Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?
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A delightful children's book that answers the question 'Where do diggers, tractors, fire trucks, and other heavy machinery trick-or-treat for Halloween?' The story takes the reader on a fun and educational journey, highlighting the different roles these machines play in our everyday life while also bringing in the festive spirit of Halloween. If you love 'Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?' and its things-that-go companion books, now you can join all the vehicles as they celebrate Halloween! This rhyming board book about Halloween night features candy, costumes, and jack-o-lanterns, as well as diggers, tractors, flatbed trucks, and monster trucks.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
22 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the diggers like to go trick-or-treating?
What was the most creative costume you saw in the book? How would you design your own costume if you were a digger?
How do the diggers show good manners while trick-or-treating?
What were some of the treats the diggers received? Which treat would you have liked the most?
If you could take one of the diggers trick-or-treating with you, which one would you choose and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, show enthusiasm about the diggers’ adventures to make the conversation more lively and engaging.
Use the illustrations in the book to ask your child to describe what they see and imagine beyond the pages, enhancing their observational and creative thinking skills.
Relate the story to your child’s own experiences of trick-or-treating, which can help them connect personally with the story and characters.
Encourage your child to think about the values like sharing and politeness, as exhibited by the diggers during their trick-or-treat outing.
After reading, consider co-creating a digger costume or a craft based on the book, turning the reading experience into an interactive activity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding different cultures and celebrations
Explanation: The book explores the concept of Halloween and how various 'diggers', or construction vehicles, might celebrate this festive occasion, introducing children to diverse cultural practices in a fun and engaging way.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by showing appreciation and curiosity about different cultural festivities they encounter in their community or school.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: As the diggers decide on their Halloween celebrations and costumes, children see how imagination can transform the ordinary into something special, encouraging them to think creatively.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to use their imagination in play, art projects, or even in solving everyday problems by thinking outside the box.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: The diggers work together to prepare for and celebrate Halloween, illustrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaborating with others to achieve a common goal, which can be applied in group activities at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Sharing and inclusivity
Explanation: The story shows diggers sharing Halloween treats and fun with each other, promoting values of generosity and inclusion.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be inclusive and share with their peers during school activities, playdates, or community events.