Victoria and Sam are starving and looking forward to eating Mum’s cookies. There is plenty to share between the 2 of them but just as they are about to take a bite of their cookie the doorbell rings and in walks 2 friends, but then the doorbell rings again and then again and again. Soon the number of cookies per person drops and each child is left with only one…UNTIL the doorbell rings and Grandma walks in with a tray full of……

How can reading The Doorbell Rang help support your child’s learning?

• Simple repetitive text that helps children predict what might happen next.
• Encourages children to think and solve problems as more guests arrive and the cookies need to be shared.
• Builds early maths skills through counting, sharing and working out who gets how many cookies.
• Supports comprehension by encouraging children to follow the changes in the story each time the doorbell rings
• The illustrations provide visuals cues that help children understand the story and emotions of the characters.
• Promotes conversations about sharing, fairness and being kind.
• The doorbell becomes a fun cue for children to join in and anticipate who will visit next.