Amy the Applecorn: Unicorn Island Book 3: early readers age 5-7
#3 of 10 in Unicorn Island Series
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What’s inside...
WELCOME TO UNICORN ISLAND - a magical island filled with adventure and unicorn fun! In this book, Amy the Applecorn enjoys picnics on Bao Bun Beach. However, her fun is interrupted when the Horn Snatcher captures her chillicorn friend, intending to use her chilli-magic to power his hot air balloon. Can Amy and her friends thwart his plan and save the day? This exciting tale features Amy the Applecorn, Charlotte the Chillicorn, and Chester the Chococorn, and can be read as a standalone story in any order as part of the Unicorn Island series. Amy the Applecorn, who magics the world's tallest apple tree to defeat the hairy Horn Snatcher, Charlotte the Chillicorn, who uses her fiery chill-breath to fly a hot air balloon over Bao Bun Beach, and Chester the Chococorn, who helps Amy carve a rowing boat from a giant chunk of chocolate. The Horn Snatcher, who wants to steal the beautiful nomnom birds from Bao Bun Beach and lock them away in his castle. Will the horrid Horn Snatcher's plan work, or will Amy and her friends save the day? Unicorn Island is the perfect series for children who enjoy adventure and magical creatures.
Discussion points
What did Amy the Applecorn learn about friendship on Unicorn Island?
How did the characters work together to solve their problems?
What would you do if you were in Amy's situation?
How do you think the story would change if you were one of the characters?
What was your favorite part of the adventure, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the story and characters to life, making the session interactive and fun.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and ask what they would do differently.
Discuss the moral of the story and its application to everyday life to enhance comprehension and personal connection.
Allow your child to lead parts of the conversation to boost confidence and involvement.
Link aspects of the story to your child’s own experiences to make the themes more relatable and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: In 'Amy the Applecorn: Unicorn Island Book 3', Amy demonstrates empathy by understanding and sharing the feelings of her friends when they face challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being considerate of their peers' emotions and offering support during difficult times, fostering stronger friendships.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the book work together to solve problems and overcome obstacles, showcasing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in group activities at school, teaching children to cooperate and achieve common goals together.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Amy faces several challenges throughout the story but remains determined to overcome them, illustrating the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children can remember Amy's perseverance when facing their own challenges, be it in learning new skills or dealing with personal setbacks.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The book encourages using one's imagination to solve problems, as Amy often thinks outside the box to come up with unique solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively in their daily tasks and school projects, enhancing their problem-solving abilities.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Amy takes responsibility for her actions and their consequences throughout the book, teaching accountability.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take responsibility for their actions, understanding that their decisions impact others around them and themselves.