Beano Would You Rather
Beano Non-fiction Series
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What’s inside...
Get ready to debate and laugh with this hilarious new Would You Rather book from Beano! Join Dennis, Gnasher, and friends as they put their numskulls to the test and ponder all manner of weird and wacky would you rather questions. Full of wild decisions and silly alternatives, this book will inspire hysterical conversations for all the family to enjoy.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which 'Would You Rather' question in the book made you laugh the most, and why?
If you had to create your own 'Would You Rather' question, what two funny or challenging options would you choose?
How do you think the characters in the book would respond to some of your favorite 'Would You Rather' scenarios?
What have you learned about making choices from the scenarios presented in this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking them to come up with their own 'Would You Rather' questions. Listen actively to their choices and reasons, showing interest and appreciation for their thought process. Use the scenarios in the book to discuss decision-making and consequences in a lighthearted way. This can be a fun opportunity to understand your child's preferences and reasoning skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision-Making Skills
Explanation: The book presents various scenarios where kids must choose between two options, teaching them to evaluate situations and make choices.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to make decisions daily, from choosing what to eat for lunch to selecting which game to play with friends.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: Each 'Would You Rather' question encourages children to think critically about their preferences and the reasons behind them.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children analyze options in schoolwork and real-life dilemmas, fostering better problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Understanding Perspectives
Explanation: The book offers diverse scenarios, encouraging kids to consider different perspectives and understand that people can think differently.
Real-World Application: This lesson is vital in developing empathy and social interactions, as children learn that everyone has unique thoughts and feelings.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The quirky and imaginative scenarios in the book spark creativity, as children imagine what it would be like to be in those situations.
Real-World Application: This enhances creative thinking which can be applied in creative writing tasks or while playing creatively with others.
Example Lesson: Confidence in Expressing Opinions
Explanation: As children make choices in the book and explain why they made them, they gain confidence in expressing their opinions.
Real-World Application: This confidence can be translated into classroom participation and in expressing their needs and opinions in various social settings.