This Book Is Perfect!: A Funny Interactive Read Aloud Picture Book For Kids Ages 3-7
Finn the Frog Collection® Series
What’s inside...
From the award-winning creators of The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard comes a delightful and whimsical tale about learning to adapt when the unexpected happens. Finn, a frog who loves cleanliness, faces a challenge when a messy blot appears in his perfect book. Despite his efforts to fix it, he learns that not all messes can be fixed, and not all should be. This heartwarming story, illustrated by Arthur Lin, celebrates adaptation and embracing imperfection. Ideal for children aged 2-7, This Book is Perfect! makes a wonderful gift and teaches valuable life lessons.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
How did the characters in the book make you feel?
If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be and why?
What do you think the main character learned by the end of the book?
Can you think of a time when you felt similar to the main character?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the reading more interactive and fun.
Pause at key moments in the story to ask your child how they think a character is feeling or what they might do next.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s experiences by discussing similar situations they've encountered.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from the book. This helps them process the story creatively and makes the discussion more engaging.
Ask your child to predict what could happen next if the story continued. This helps develop their imaginative and predictive skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Flexibility in Thinking
Explanation: The interactive nature of the book encourages readers to think outside the box and approach problems creatively.
Real-World Application: Children can use these skills to adapt to new situations at school or in social settings, learning that there can be multiple solutions to a problem.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Humor
Explanation: Through its funny and engaging narrative, the book teaches children that laughter can be a powerful tool for dealing with confusing or challenging situations.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to use humor as a coping mechanism to relieve stress and bring joy to themselves and others in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Interactive Learning
Explanation: The book's interactive style engages children directly, making the reading experience more immersive and memorable.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to participate actively in their own learning process, enhancing their engagement and retention in educational activities at school or at home.
Example Lesson: Reading Comprehension
Explanation: By prompting responses from its readers, the book helps children practice their comprehension skills actively.
Real-World Application: Children can transfer these skills to other reading materials, improving their overall academic performance and ability to follow directions.