KIDS BOOK READ ALOUD| Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne | The Blanket Fort Experience

FOUR people-FOUR different perspectives. This story explores the fictional account of four characters who all visit the same shared space. Each character’s unique view constructs a narrative that explores themes of friendship, family relations, hope, and frustration. Subscribe here: For parents and teachers: You can use this enhanced version of the paperback to further connect with your children. Here are 5 points of reference and questions you can use to deeply engage with your children and students: 1. Pets -In the beginning of this book we are introduced to Victoria the Labrador. She is a pet dog. Do you have a pet? Would you like one? Is it easy to raise a pet? Talk about some of the responsibilities pet owners have. 2. Frightful types -Mom refers to strangers as ’frightful types’. What should you do if you encounter a stranger? Does your family have a special safety word? Talk about it with your parents. 3. Smudge and Dad -Smudge’s constant chattering really cheers up her dad when they are walking home. What kinds of things do you chat about with your parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends? Is is the same or different? 4. Visiting the park -Do you like to play in the park? What do you do there? Is there a playground with a swing and a slide? Which one do you prefer? 5. A gift from the heart -How do you think Smudge felt when Charlie gave her a flower? Why did she give it to her dad? Also, check out Google because you can find lots of coloring pages and activity suggestions to complete the book experience! Please don’t forget to subscribe! Follow me too! Instagram: Facebook: #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #kidsliterature #readaloud #readaloudbooksforchildren #readaloudbooks #readaloudbooksforkids #storybook #picturebooks #picturebooksforkids #ilovebooks #bedtimestories #bedtimestory #bedtimestorybooks #bedtimestoriesforkids #bedtimestoriesforchildren #anthonybrowne #voicesinthepark