Jimmy’s Secret Waterfall Adventure
About the Book
Jimmy is an old, old cat. In human terms he is over 100 years old. He still likes to go off on adventures but sometimes he just runs out of steam. This is a story about persistence and of never being too old to dream.
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ISBN 978-0-473-25945-7
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About Jimmy
Jimmy was a very old cat. Due to diligent care and good food, he survived until the ripe old age of 26 years, this being the human equivalent of 130 years old. As a young cat he enjoyed going fishing with Richard.
Sadly, Jimmy passed away during the production of this book and died peacefully doing what he loved best, snoozing in his favourite bed.
Rest in peace, Jimmy.
About the Book
Jimmy is an old, old cat. In human terms he is over 100 years old. He still
likes to go off on adventures but sometimes he just runs out of steam. Follow his secret waterfall adventure, delightfully captured by the photographs of Christine Johnston.
Teacher Notes
Preschool
Many preschoolers will have experience of pets in the home and the loss of such an animal.
Prior to reading the book to the children, ask questions about pets they have had and if any of them have been old or sick animals. If it arises, allow them to express their their feelings about the loss of the animal and what it meant to the family. Read the back cover of the book and discuss how age may affect Jimmy’s day to day life he gets tired/needs more sleep/ has to have a special diet etc). Discuss the meaning of ‘runs out of steam’. Read the story. Follow up activity – arts and craft making a cat and fish shape and creating a picture of Jimmy fishing.
Year One and Two
This book may be read to the class or individual as above.
There are questions placed within the text to elicit the children’s responses. Suggested follow-up activity – the children may be encouraged to write a class story (real or imaginary) about a cat who has grown old. Make sure the story has a beginning, middle and end.
Beginning: brainstorm for words describing the cat – colour, whiskers, ears, paws, tail, condition of fur and write on whiteboard. Ask the children to give two sentences describing the cat using some of the words.
Middle: Discuss how age has affected the cat eg walks slowly, sleeps a lot and how they should handle the cat. Write for two to three sentences in response to their ideas describing this.
End: Why do they like this cat and how they will look after it. Children can work in groups to make up posters about caring for our pets to present to a local vet for display.
