Hello, friends! How are you today? Are you having a fun day? Maybe you’re enjoying a yummy snack? Thank you for joining us for a story. Today, we’re going to read about a special crocodile named Jock. Let’s find out what makes Jock so unique!
In a faraway place called Africa, where lots of animals live, a little crocodile was born. His name was Jock. Jock’s mom thought it was a perfect name, but his dad wanted a different name like Aral or Pat. But Jock’s mom said, “Scottish names are very popular for crocodiles right now!”
As Jock grew up, he started talking with a funny Scottish accent. So, his mom got him a special orange kilt to wear. Crocodiles usually don’t wear clothes, but Jock loved his kilt! While other crocodiles played in the mud, Jock liked to sit and play his Scottish pipe.
On Sundays, Jock’s mom would cook a big meal, but Jock only wanted to eat oats and haggis, a special Scottish dish. His dad was surprised, but Jock loved it!
Many years have passed since Jock was a baby. People often ask, “Where is Jock now?” Some say there’s a city where crocodiles wear orange tartan and enjoy the warm African sun. They are called Jacobites, and they love their Scottish style!
If you ever visit Scotland or Africa, remember Jock. You might see a flash of tartan or hear the sound of a Scottish pipe. That’s Jock playing his music! Look for his footprints in the sand. And if you meet him, you might start talking like a Scotsman too!
We hope you enjoyed the story of Jock the Croc! If you liked it, you can get your own copy of the book. Thank you for reading with us today. Don’t forget to come back for more fun stories. See you next time! Bye-bye!
Dress Like Jock: Encourage the children to create their own version of Jock’s kilt using colorful paper or fabric scraps. Ask them to think about what colors and patterns they would choose if they were designing a kilt for Jock. This activity helps them explore creativity and understand cultural attire.
Sound of Scotland: Play a short clip of Scottish bagpipe music and ask the children to listen carefully. Then, have them try to mimic the sound using simple instruments like a kazoo or by humming. Discuss how music can be a part of cultural identity and how Jock expressed his uniqueness through music.
Jock’s Favorite Foods: Talk about the different foods Jock likes, such as oats and haggis. Ask the children what their favorite foods are and why. You can also have a simple tasting session with oatmeal or other safe, similar foods. This will help them connect with the idea of having unique tastes and preferences.
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How are you doing today? Are you having a good day? Are you having a snack? Thank you for sitting down and reading with us. Today, we have “Jock The Croc” by S.M. Robert, about how a crocodile became a Scotsman and how it could happen to you. Let’s get started, shall we?
In the deepest, darkest Africa, where wild creatures flock, was born a tiny crocodile whose mother named him Jock. His father was surprised and said, “You shouldn’t call him that. Give him a decent crocodile name like Aral or Pat.” But mother disagreed and said, “Now father, let’s not argue. Scottish names for reptiles are popular right now.”
When Jock began to talk, his words took on a Scottish lilt, so mother bought him a dandy orange tartan kilt. Crocodiles’ attempts at dressing usually end in failure, like the anatomical challenge and a lack of reptile tailors. Muddy riverbanks are where teenage crocodiles play, but Jock would sit alone and blow his Scottish pipe all day.
“This Scottish lilt has got to stop; it makes you look too foreign,” said Uncle Pat. But with a wink, he handed him a sporran. On Sundays, mother cooked a roast, but father said, “The fact is, the son of yours will only eat a bowl of oats and haggis.”
It’s many years since Jock was born. Folks ask me every day, “Is he still there? And if so, where?” This is what I say: I heard that there’s a city where streets are lined with heather, full of Scottish crocodiles enjoying the African weather. I’m told they’re called Jacobites, a patriotic clan all dressed in orange tartan and rarely seen by man.
So the next time you’re in Scotland, walking by a loch, or maybe you’re in Africa, remember Jock. If you glimpse some tartan from the corner of your eye or think you hear a Highland pipe when nobody’s nearby, you know it’s Jock upon his pipe somewhere close at hand. If you look along the bank, you’ll spy his footprints in the sand. But if by chance you meet him and he looks you in the eye, you’ll be sounding like a Scotsman before a week’s gone by.
If you mean to say, “Oh yes, right now,” just know what happened to Jock The Croc is happening to you.
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