Zog Gift Edition Board Book
Zog Series
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What’s inside...
Zog is a young dragon at Dragon School aiming to earn a golden star by mastering skills like flying and breathing fire. Throughout his journey, he often gets injured but is helped by a compassionate girl. The story also highlights the importance of reading books, presenting them as valuable and portable gifts, with a caution to keep them safe from fire. In the picture book version by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Zog is portrayed as the most eager yet accident-prone dragon, who faces various challenges, including capturing a princess, with the help of the young girl.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Zog felt when he couldn’t keep up with the other dragons in school?
If you were to help Zog in one of his classes, which class would you choose and why?
What does the story teach us about making mistakes and learning from them?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone, just like Princess Pearl helped Zog? How did it make you feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the characters and their experiences, promoting empathy and emotional intelligence.
Relate Zog’s school challenges to your child’s experiences in school or learning new skills, making the conversation relevant to their life.
Discuss the importance of perseverance and how everyone learns at their own pace, which can help boost your child's confidence in learning.
Highlight the teamwork and friendship aspects of the story to reinforce social skills and the value of helping others.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Zog, the eager dragon, tries over and over again to win a golden star at dragon school, despite facing challenges each year.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of continuing to try, even when they face difficulties, teaching them resilience in achieving their goals.
Example Lesson: Helpfulness
Explanation: Zog receives assistance from a girl who aims to be a doctor, showing how collaboration and offering help to others is valuable.
Real-World Application: Teaches kids the importance of helping others in need, reinforcing the idea of kindness and teamwork in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Breaking Stereotypes
Explanation: The princess in the story chooses to become a doctor instead of following a traditional princess role, highlighting the empowerment in pursuing one's passion.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to pursue their interests and ambitions regardless of gender roles or societal expectations.
Example Lesson: Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: Each of Zog's attempts in school is met with mistakes and learning opportunities, which eventually lead to his success.
Real-World Application: Instills the notion that mistakes are a natural part of learning and can lead to improvement and ultimate success.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Zog faces various challenges and risks, demonstrating bravery throughout his journeys.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to face new and possibly intimidating situations with bravery, boosting their confidence in overcoming personal challenges.