Bed Trolls
#2 in Troll Adventures Series
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What’s inside...
Bedtime is often full of snuggles, stories, one last drink of water, and Bed Trolls! Do you know a Bed Troll, a fearless warrior of the night? This amusing and mildly spooky adventure explodes with diverse and inclusive characters as they journey toward their nightly target. The illustrations are stunning, and they provide caregivers and readers the opportunity to talk about what makes us unique and what brings us together. So, are you feeling brave? Open this book to discover if Bed Trolls really do exist! Written with the same great philosophy of inclusion and acceptance as her first book, Beautiful Me, diverse children's author, Rachel Malone Saar, brings to life the bedtime adventures of children as they journey to their caretaker's beds during the night! A hilariously fun and mildly spooky book that all children and their loved ones can relate to. 'Bed Trolls' of many ethnicities, races, and abilities defeat all odds to complete their nightly quest and enter their favorite bed!
Discussion points
What would you do if you met a Bed Troll under your bed?
How do you think the Bed Trolls felt when they were hiding?
What can we learn from how the characters in the book treated each other?
Why do you think the Bed Trolls chose to stay under the bed?
Can you imagine a new adventure for the Bed Trolls? What would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in the shoes of the characters, fostering empathy and understanding.
Utilize pauses after reading passages to ask your child how they feel about the events, enhancing emotional connection to the story.
Discuss the motives of each character, promoting critical thinking about behaviors and consequences.
Incorporate drawing or role-playing activities based on the book’s events, deepening their comprehension through creative expression.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: In 'Bed Trolls,' children encounter characters who are initially misunderstood due to their appearances and actions. As the story unfolds, the characters learn to understand and empathize with the trolls' feelings and perspectives.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children realize the importance of looking beyond superficial differences to understand others' emotions and viewpoints, encouraging compassion in real-life interactions.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The children in the book face challenges posed by the mischievous trolls. Through teamwork and creativity, they find solutions to coexist peacefully with the trolls.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to approach real-world problems with patience, think creatively, and work collaboratively with others to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: As the story progresses, the children take responsibility for ensuring harmony in their household. They learn that their actions have consequences and it’s their duty to maintain peace.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions in their daily lives, fostering a sense of duty and conscientious behavior.
Example Lesson: The value of courage
Explanation: Facing the unknown elements such as the trolls requires courage from the children in the story. They show bravery in confronting their fears and dealing with the trolls.
Real-World Application: This lesson highlights the importance of facing fears and challenges courageously, a skill that is useful in overcoming everyday obstacles.