Dave’s Cave
Dave is a likeable caveman who loves the green grass and big comfy rocks that make his home. That is, unless, there is a better cave out there with greener grass and bigger rocks. In humorous caveman language, this story follows Dave as he seeks out a better home. Readers can relate as Dave explores the characteristics of different caves and realizes, at long last, that there just may be no place like home. This book is perfect for a fun read with a meaningful message.
Pennsylvania Center for the Book Awards
Book Activities & Discussion Ideas
Dave’s Cave is a fun read aloud. Children can practice their cave person voices. On a repeated reading, invite the children to join in. On some pages, point to the words to direct children’s eyes to the print. Be sure to help the children notice and read the drawings on the cave wall. As an extension activity, children can draw pictures of what they would like on the walls of their perfect cave homes.
Talk about questions that parents may want to ask the children while reading about Dave’s journey to find the perfect cave. Why didn’t he like his own cave? What did Dave take with him, and what would you take with you? Engage the children in a discussion about what isn’t quite right about each cave that Dave considers. Parents and children may also discuss Dave’s cave-person speech and have fun acting it out together.