Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?
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In 'Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?', author Brianna Caplan Sayres explores the world of construction vehicles as they express love and say goodnight. Each vehicle, from diggers to cement mixers, demonstrates affection in its own unique way, reinforcing the theme of love. The book combines gentle rhymes and charming illustrations, making it an ideal bedtime story for parents and children. It's a reminder that love is present everywhere, even among machinery. The story ties into Valentine’s Day, featuring various trucks celebrating with flowers, heart-shaped sweets, and cards, perfect for young truck enthusiasts.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-3
Length
22 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the diggers show their love for each other in the story?
Can you imagine ways that machines, like diggers, can express emotions?
Why do you think saying 'I love you' is important, just like the diggers do?
How did you feel when the diggers shared their love with each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different diggers to make the reading more vivid and engaging.
Relate the diggers' expressions of love to real-life examples of how your child shows affection.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite digger from the book and talk about how it might say 'I love you.'
Discuss the importance of expressing emotions and how it strengthens relationships, both in the book and in your child's own experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Expressing Affection
Explanation: This book showcases various construction vehicles expressing 'I love you', emphasizing the importance of conveying feelings of love and affection.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of expressing love to family and friends, fostering stronger emotional connections.
Example Lesson: Understanding Emotions
Explanation: Through the interactions of the diggers, children see varied emotional expressions, helping them understand and identify different feelings.
Real-World Application: This assists children in recognizing and articulating their own emotions and those of others in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of Communication
Explanation: The book illustrates how the diggers communicate their feelings effectively, teaching the value of clear expression.
Real-World Application: Children learn to express their thoughts and feelings clearly, aiding in their overall communication skills with peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Diversity of Roles
Explanation: Different types of construction vehicles are personified, each showing love in unique ways, which teaches children about the diversity in roles and behaviors.
Real-World Application: Kids understand that everyone has unique traits and ways of expressing themselves, promoting acceptance and appreciation of diversity.