Thump, Bump and Ping-Pong
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What’s inside...
Follow the thrilling adventures of three best friends, Thump the rabbit, Bump the badger, and Ping-Pong the parrot, as they navigate through magical lands and overcome challenges with the power of friendship and courage. Thump and Bump were bored with thumping this and bumping that. They wanted something fun to do. Nothing worked until Thump picked up a small rock and had an idea...
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-10
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Thump, Bump, and Ping-Pong feel when they embark on their adventure?
How do the characters help each other overcome challenges throughout the story?
What would you have done if you were in Thump, Bump, or Ping-Pong's place during their journey?
What is the most important lesson you learned from their adventure?
Can you think of a time when you worked together with friends to solve a problem like the characters did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book’s events and characters to build empathy skills.
Ask follow-up questions to their responses to delve deeper into their understanding and interpretation of the story.
Relate the challenges faced by Thump, Bump, and Ping-Pong to real-life situations in your child’s life to foster problem-solving skills.
Highlight the importance of teamwork and cooperation demonstrated in the book to reinforce social development.
Praise your child’s responses and insights to boost their confidence and encourage a love for reading and discussion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In the story, Thump, Bump, and Ping-Pong must work together to overcome the challenges they face in their adventures. They learn that combining their unique abilities helps them succeed.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers during group activities in school or in play, learning that teamwork often leads to better outcomes and solutions.
Example Lesson: Valuing diversity
Explanation: Each character in the book has distinct traits and skills that contribute to their joint success. The story highlights how their differences make them a stronger team.
Real-World Application: This reinforces the idea that everyone is unique and that respecting and appreciating differences is crucial. Children can learn to embrace diversity among their friends and in their community.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout their journey, Thump, Bump, and Ping-Pong encounter various problems that they must solve together. The story illustrates the thought process and collaboration required to resolve issues.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, whether in academic tasks or personal conflicts, utilizing critical thinking and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: The characters face numerous setbacks but they continue to push forward, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence and not giving up when facing difficulties, whether in completing a difficult task or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Joy in exploration and adventure
Explanation: Thump, Bump, and Ping-Pong's journey is filled with curiosity and exploration, showing children that learning and discovery can be fun and exciting.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be curious and explore the world around them, whether through reading, playing, or interacting with nature, fostering a love for learning.