Dora really, really doesn’t like parties! They are too loud and too busy. Maybe she won’t have to go if a gorilla steals her party dress or if a giant frog eats her shoe!
But…what if Dora could find a nice quiet place at the party, and someone else who doesn’t like noisy parties? Then they could have a lovely time – in their own way. and that would be…absolutely, completely, totally and perfectly OK!
This is a beautifully illustrated book with lots of detail, meaning there is always more to spot and see.
The book follows Dora and all the excuses she comes up with not to go to the party she has been invited to. We read all the funny but relatable reasons Dora comes up with not to attend. Dora then meets Tom, and their joint dislike of loud noises and parties enables them to enjoy their time in a different way. This is a book that will have your class laughing but also help them to understand how thinking or feeling differently to others is okay.
This book would really help children who are anxious or struggling with an upcoming party or class event. It demonstrates that there are often others feeling similarly to you and that it is okay to enjoy events in different ways. I Really, Really Don’t Like Parties could be used to help open up class discussions and be used to help support children who are feeling the same way as Dora or Tom.
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
yes
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