Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Cat
#2 in Three Stories Series
What’s inside...
Kids and kitties will be happy to cozy up for these comical adventures starring a cat with attitude. Ideal for newly independent readers and cat lovers everywhere.
Discussion points
How do you think the cat felt when something unexpected happened?
What would you do if you were in the cat's place in the story?
Which story was your favorite and why?
How do the illustrations help tell the cat's story?
If you could ask the cat one question, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about each story. Use animated voices for different characters to make the reading session more lively. Relate the situations in the book to your child’s own experiences with pets or animals. Ask your child to draw a scene from the book that they found amusing or interesting. Discuss the morals in the stories and how they can apply them in their daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through the stories, children observe the world from a cat's perspective, fostering a sense of empathy and understanding towards animals.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to recognize and respect the feelings and needs of pets and other animals in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The narrative encourages taking care of pets properly, demonstrating the daily tasks involved in pet ownership.
Real-World Application: This can be translated into a child's life by teaching them the importance of consistency and responsibility in tasks such as feeding, grooming, and spending time with their pets.
Example Lesson: Importance of Routine
Explanation: The book highlights how pets thrive on routine, emphasizing the comfort and security that routine provides.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to develop and maintain their own routines, understanding that like pets, they too benefit from the structure and predictability it offers in their daily life.
Example Lesson: Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: The stories include scenarios where the cat faces various challenges, showing how creative thinking can lead to solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination and critical thinking skills to overcome obstacles they encounter.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Shared Activities
Explanation: The interactive aspect of reading aloud to a cat emphasizes the fun and bonding that come with shared activities.
Real-World Application: It teaches kids the value of spending quality time with others, whether it’s pets or people, reinforcing social skills and emotional bonds.