ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: PINGO by Brandon Mulll and Brandon Dorman
Hello, reading friends! Today, we have a special story to share with you. It’s called “Pingo,” written by Brandon Mull and illustrated by Brandon Dorman. Are you ready to join us on this adventure? If you have your own copy of the book, go get it and read along with us!
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Chad. Like many kids, Chad had an imaginary friend named Pingo. They had so much fun together! On rainy days, they pretended to defend forts from ninja armies. Sometimes, they made magical potions, and other times, Chad’s room turned into a zero-gravity chamber where they could float around!
As Chad grew older, some kids teased him about having an imaginary friend. One day, Chad decided it was time to say goodbye to Pingo. “I’m growing up,” Chad said. “It’s time to stop pretending that you’re real.”
Pingo was surprised. “Pretending?” Pingo asked.
“Yes,” Chad said. “If I stop believing in you, you’ll disappear.”
“I’m not so sure about that,” Pingo replied.
After that, Pingo became Chad’s imaginary enemy! Pingo played tricks on Chad, like leading pirate raids when Chad was trying to sleep and filling his backpack with sticky maple syrup and peanut butter!
As time went by, Pingo’s tricks became less frequent. Chad grew up, and Pingo didn’t bother him as much. But sometimes, Pingo would still make things disappear, like a report Chad needed for work.
When Chad became an old man, he almost forgot about Pingo. One day, Chad couldn’t find his dentures. He looked everywhere and finally found Pingo in the closet, showing off a new set of perfect teeth!
Chad laughed and said, “All right, I give up. I’m too old and tired for your mischief. Plus, it’s lonely here, and I’ve missed the fun we used to have. Let’s be friends again.”
“That’s all I’ve ever wanted to hear,” Pingo said with a big smile.
Chad and Pingo became friends once more. They went on exciting adventures together, like going on safari in Africa and escaping spies on jet skis. They lived happily ever after, having fun just like they used to.
Do you have an imaginary friend? If you do, what is their name? Imaginary friends can be so much fun!
We hope you enjoyed reading “Pingo” with us today. See you next time for another fun story! Bye!
Create Your Own Imaginary Friend: Think about what your imaginary friend would look like. What is their name? What do they like to do? Draw a picture of your imaginary friend and write a short story about an adventure you would go on together. Share your drawing and story with the class!
Imaginary Friend Adventure Game: With a partner, take turns pretending to be each other’s imaginary friend. Choose a fun adventure to act out, like exploring a jungle or flying to the moon. Use your imagination to create props from everyday classroom items. Afterward, talk about how it felt to have an imaginary friend join you on your adventure.
Observation and Reflection: Think about a time when you used your imagination to make something ordinary feel special. Maybe you turned a cardboard box into a spaceship or a blanket into a superhero cape. Share your story with the class and discuss how using your imagination can make everyday life more fun and exciting.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Pingo is being read with permission from Shadow Mountain Publishing.
Hello, reading friends! It’s Ani, and today I have a very special helper. Tell them who you are.
My name is Blake. It’s my grandson, Blake. Can you tell them what book you picked?
I’m going to read “Pingo.” It’s my favorite book!
Oh, it’s your favorite book! I’m so excited. I can’t wait to read with you. Tell them what to do if they have their own copy.
Go get it and read along with us!
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Written by Brandon Mull, illustrated by Brandon Dorman.
Like many other kids his age, Chad had an imaginary friend. That friend was named Pingo. On rainy days, they defended forts from ninja armies. Sometimes they brewed magical potions, and sometimes Chad’s room became a zero-gravity chamber.
As Chad grew older, he was often teased for having an imaginary friend. One day, Chad got fed up with the teasing and sat down with Pingo to have a talk.
“I’m growing up,” Chad said. “It’s time to stop pretending that you’re real.”
“Pretending?” Pingo asked.
“That’s right,” Chad said. “If I stop believing in you, you’ll disappear.”
“I’m not so sure about that,” Pingo said.
“Wanna bet?” Chad said. “We’ve had some fun, but I’m done playing. Goodbye, Pingo.”
“But wait!” Pingo said. “I’m still here.”
“We’ll see whether the playing is done.”
From that day forward, Chad no longer had an imaginary friend; he had an imaginary enemy. Pingo led pirate raids when Chad was trying to sleep. Pingo filled Chad’s backpack with maple syrup and peanut butter, and zero gravity was no fun outside.
Eventually, Pingo grew weary of harassing Chad. As the years passed, Pingo bothered him less and less. Occasionally, a report that Chad needed for work would vanish.
By the time Chad was an old man living in a quiet rest home, he had almost forgotten about his old friend, who was also his old enemy, until one day Chad could not find his dentures. He checked under the bed, in his dresser drawers, and in the bathroom sink. When he looked in the closet, he found Pingo showing off a new set of perfect teeth.
Chad couldn’t help but laugh. “All right,” Chad said. “I give up. I’m too old and tired for your mischief. Plus, it’s lonely here, and I’ve missed the fun we used to have. Let’s be friends again.”
“That’s all I’ve ever wanted to hear,” Pingo said with a smile.
Before Chad knew it, he and Pingo were on safari in Africa, escaping spies on jet skis, and consulting with the wise chiefs of mighty tribes. Chad and Pingo lived happily ever after.
Did you ever imagine your own friend? If so, make sure to tell us what their name is down in the comments section below.
Blake, you did such a good job! I’m so proud of you. Did you have fun?
Yeah!
I hope you enjoyed reading with us today. See you next time! Bye!
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