A Good Idea Level 12-14

A Good Idea follows four African animals on a hot day as they each come up with clever ways to stay cool. Through trial and error, they soon discover that cooperation is the key to everyone's comfort. This engaging narrative supports comprehension strategies including identifying main ideas and predicting outcomes, while the repetitive structure aids less confident readers. The story is packed with expressive language, dialogue, and vibrant illustrations, making it ideal for shared reading and discussion of teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional responses.

Educational Benefits:

• Explores themes of collaboration and shared problem-solving
• Supports comprehension with cumulative, repetitive structure
• Enhances vocabulary with rich adjectives and descriptive dialogue
• Builds fluency and expression through lively, humorous text

Classroom Ideas:

• Act out scenes from the book using animal masks or props
• Create posters illustrating how cooperation works in the classroom
• Discuss the animals' ideas and evaluate which was most effective
• Explore descriptive writing using adjectives from the book

Safety & Information:

• Suggested Age: 7-9 years
• Book Size: 210mm x 170mm
• Reading Level: 12-14 (Green)
• Safe for classroom use; text-only materials