ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten The Perfect Percival Priggs by Julie-Anne Graham – Read Aloud Story for Kids
Hi kids! Today, we’re going to read a fun story called “The Perfect Percival Pig” by Julie Ann Graham. Let’s jump right in!
Percival Pig was a very special pig. His family was special too. They all had shiny awards on their shelves because they were always trying to be the best at everything.
Percy, that’s what his friends call him, thought being perfect was really hard work. He worried that if he wasn’t perfect, his family might not love him. So, he always said, “I’m perfect, thank you,” with a big smile.
One weekend, Percy’s family was busy getting ready for a big contest. Percy had to do lots of things he didn’t even like! He wanted to finish quickly, so he made a plan. But oops! His plan didn’t go well, and things got messy.
Percy was scared his parents would be mad. But guess what? They weren’t! They asked if he was okay and showed him something special. They showed Percy all the times they made mistakes too!
His mom and dad told him stories about their own funny mistakes. Like when his dad wore the wrong glasses or when his mom’s cake didn’t taste good. They said, “We’re not perfect, but we love what we do, so we keep trying.”
Percy realized he didn’t like everything he was doing. His parents told him to find what he loves. So, Percy tried new things, made mistakes, and tried again. Now, his shelf looks different, but his favorite award is “Best Son Ever,” which he didn’t have to win!
I hope you enjoyed the story of “The Perfect Percival Pig.” Remember, it’s okay to make mistakes and keep trying. See you next time! Bye-bye!
Make Your Own Award: Just like Percival Pig, you can create your own special award. Think about something you love doing or something you’re proud of. It could be “Best Helper,” “Greatest Artist,” or “Super Reader.” Use paper, crayons, and stickers to design your award. Share it with your family and tell them why you chose it. This will help you think about what makes you special and what you enjoy doing!
Story Time Role Play: With a friend or family member, act out a scene from the story where Percy makes a mistake. Use toys or puppets to play the characters. After the scene, talk about how Percy felt and how his parents helped him feel better. This activity will help you understand that everyone makes mistakes and it’s okay to ask for help.
Find the Mistakes: Go on a “mistake hunt” around your home or classroom. Look for things that might not be perfect, like a crooked picture or a toy out of place. Talk about how you can fix them or if they even need fixing. This will help you see that not everything has to be perfect and sometimes mistakes can be fun or silly!
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi kids! Welcome to Story Time Family. Today, we’re going to be reading “The Perfect Percival Pig” by Julie Ann Graham. Let’s get started!
Percival Pig was perfect. His parents were perfect, his grandparents were perfect, and even his pets were perfect. They each had a shelf to display their awards, and they were always competing for more.
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Percy found the business of being perfect quite exhausting, but he was scared that his parents wouldn’t love him if he wasn’t. So he said nothing. If you ever asked him how he was, he would smile his prize-winning smile and say, “I’m perfect, thank you.”
One weekend, the family was hard at work preparing for the upcoming competitions. Percy was entered in so many categories that he didn’t even like half the things he had been entered in. So he came up with a plan to finish faster, but he made a slight miscalculation.
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Percy’s rocket was definitely not perfect, and now neither was anything else. His parents were going to be furious, but they weren’t.
“Percy, are you all right?”
“I’m okay, Mom, but I’ve ruined everything. I’ll never be perfect like you and Dad.”
Mrs. Briggs just laughed. “Maybe there’s something we should show you. These are all the things that didn’t quite work out. And look at this—your father didn’t win any prizes for this experiment,” Mrs. Prick said. “And your mother’s coconut and chili cake wasn’t exactly a hit,” said Mr. Prince.
“This was your father a week after he won the ‘Clean and Sparkling Car’ award, and your mother’s first piano recital didn’t go too well. Your father wore the wrong glasses to the Heavenly Hedges competition, and your mother’s dog training didn’t always go as planned. We’re not perfect, but we love what we do, so we keep trying.”
“But I don’t even like much of what I do!”
“Well then, find out what you do love.”
So Percy found the things he loved, and he tried, and failed, and tried again. Now Percy’s shelf looks a lot different, but his favorite award of all is one he didn’t need to earn: “Best Son Ever.”
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I hope you enjoyed “The Perfect Percival Pig.” Don’t forget to give us a like! See you again soon. Take care now! Bye-bye!
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