Too Much Kissing!: And Other Silly Dilly Songs About Parents
Silly Dilly Songs Series
What’s inside...
Set to the tunes of well-known songs, this book provides new, humorous lyrics about mothers and fathers. It includes fourteen song parodies about parents and children, such as 'They're Always on the Cell' (to the tune of 'Farmer in the Dell'), 'Watch Dad Exercise' (to the tune of 'Do Your Ears Hang Low?'), 'Dressed Up is Messed Up' (to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'), and 'Too Much Kissing' (to the tune of 'Rock-a-bye Baby').
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the silly songs make you feel?
Which song was your favorite and why?
Can you think of a funny song about something we do as a family?
What do you think the parents in the songs feel about their kids?
How do you show love or affection in our family?
Tip: Role play these questions
Laugh together about the silly parts of the book to make the reading experience enjoyable and memorable.
Encourage your child to create their own silly song about your family, fostering creativity and personal connection to the book’s themes.
Discuss the different ways families can show love, acknowledging that affection is expressed differently in each household.
Use the characters' expressions and actions in the book to talk about feelings and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding boundaries
Explanation: Through playful and exaggerated scenarios, the book humorously emphasizes the importance of personal space and boundaries.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to express their comfort levels about physical affection from family members, fostering open communication.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Family Bonding
Explanation: The lighthearted songs focus on family members engaging in acts of affection, highlighting the warmth and security that family love offers.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to cherish and reciprocate affectionate gestures with their family members, strengthening familial ties.
Example Lesson: Emotional Expression
Explanation: The book showcases a variety of emotions associated with family interactions, teaching children that it is normal to have a spectrum of feelings.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand and articulate their emotional experiences, especially in familial contexts, promoting emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The whimsical and silly nature of the songs encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Real-World Application: Children can experiment with making their own silly songs or stories, enhancing their creative skills and expression.