Thu, 26 January 2017
Story Notes and Extras The Cat and the Dog
Written and presented by Sean Hunter
Talk and Discover (for parents, teachers and children to enjoy)
Questions From The Cat and The Dog
Why is it good to have fun? Why is it good to laugh? What games do you like to play?
I Bet You Know
How does a dog say “hello?” Do you know a cat and a dog who are friends? What are some of the ways a cat says “hello?”
More Talk and Discover
What do you think a dog and a cat talk about? Who might be some of the dog and cat’s friends? What do you think is a good name for a dog? What is a good name for a cat?
Learning With Art
Draw a picture of a circus hat that a dog might wear. Draw a picture of a wig that a cat might wear. Draw a picture of a bike that a cat and dog might ride.
Being Friends
What are 3 ways to be a friend? Why is being a friend important? How can friends help each other?
3 Friendly Questions
What are some of the ways to make new friends? Where are some of the places you meet and make friends? What are some ways for friends to have fun?
More About Friends
Which of your friends smile? How do you show respect to a friend? How do you show respect to someone who isn’t a friend? More About Cats
Can cats do tricks? What do cats like to eat? What foods should you never give a cat? What is something that cats don’t like to do? What is something that kittens like to play with? What are some “cats” that you might see at a zoo?
More About Dogs
What are some tricks that dogs can do? What are some of the ways to take care of a dog? What foods should you never give a dog? Are all dogs friendly? What should you know about a dog before you play with them? What is something that a puppy needs to learn?
Being Good Cats and Dogs
What are some of the ways that dogs help people? What are some breeds of dogs famous for? How does a cat show love?
Library Extras
What are some books that you can borrow from the library about dogs? What are some books that the library has about cats? What book did Dr. Seuss write about a cat? What short story did Eric Knight write about a dog that became a novel, movie, radio and TV show?
Famous Dogs and Famous Cats
Who had a dog named “Checkers”? Beside “Big Mama” Thornton, who are some of the people that sang the song, “Hound Dog?” Who was the first cartoon cat?
Extra Credit
What type of cat would you find on the Isle of Man? What type of dog might you see in Switzerland? James Herriot wrote many books, what was his everyday job?
Being A Good Listener
Where did the cat and dog meet? How did the cat and dog’s friendship begin? What did the cat teach the dog? What games did the cat and dog play?
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