SuitabookPatcheeno's r-r-ruff ruff day
Therese Weiner
- Reading
- Read together and pause to notice when Patcheeno receives support. Afterwards, invite your child to think of a helpful response to someone being teased, without asking them to share personal experiences.
- Themes
- Bullying and acceptance: At his new school, Patcheeno is bullied because of his breed. With help from his teacher and sister, he perseveres and eventually wins over the other pups. The author describes the story as having an anti-bullying message; the plot also frames breed-based teasing as unfair.
- A school newcomer’s perspective: Patcheeno arrives as the new pup at school and faces difficulty making friends; his teacher and big sister help him persist. The story follows a newcomer’s difficult start towards a more welcoming outcome, with support from familiar adults and family.
- Worth knowing
- Teasing and bullying are central to Patcheeno’s school experience, and the story says this is because of his breed. Its eventual resolution is presented as happy.