Where's Mr Dog?: Felt Flaps Buggy Book
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What’s inside...
In 'Where's Mr Dog?: Felt Flaps Buggy Book' by Ingela P Arrhenius, young readers are taken on an interactive adventure to find Mr. Dog. This charming board book features bright, bold illustrations and tactile felt flaps that little ones can lift to reveal hidden animals. Designed to be attached to a buggy, it's perfect for on-the-go entertainment and encourages sensory play, hand-eye coordination, and the development of language skills as toddlers engage in a simple game of hide-and-seek with their new animal friends.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Mr. Dog likes to do during the day?
Can you describe Mr. Dog's appearance? What makes him unique?
Why do you think Mr. Dog is hiding? Where would you hide if you were playing hide and seek?
How do you feel when we find Mr. Dog behind the flaps?
What other animals or characters would you like to see in a hide and seek book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination by asking them to think of different scenarios or endings for the book. Praise their efforts to describe characters and settings, which supports language development and creativity. While exploring the book, model excitement and curiosity to help maintain your child's interest in reading and discovering new things. Use the felt flaps as an interactive element to build anticipation and teach object permanence.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Object Permanence
Explanation: As children lift the felt flaps to find Mr. Dog, they engage with the fundamental cognitive concept of object permanance—the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen.
Real-World Application: This helps toddlers grasp that people and objects in their environment are stable, even when out of view, aiding in emotional stability and expectation management.
Example Lesson: Motor Skill Development
Explanation: Lifting the felt flaps requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, essential elements in physical development in young children.
Real-World Application: Practicing these skills in the book can translate to better dexterity in other daily activities such as dressing, eating, and playing.
Example Lesson: Playful Learning
Explanation: The game-like format of 'Where’s Mr. Dog?' makes learning a fun, engaging activity, encouraging children to enjoy the process of discovery.
Real-World Application: Instilling a love for learning through play can foster a positive attitude towards education and curiosity about the world.
Example Lesson: Memory Enhancement
Explanation: Searching for Mr. Dog among various characters helps to enhance a child’s memory and recall abilities as they remember the places they have already looked.
Real-World Application: Improved memory skills can aid children in educational settings, remembering rules, and daily routines.