Bob vs the Trousers of Doom
#3 in Bob the Superhamster Series
What’s inside...
The unmissable follow-up to BOB VS THE SELFIE ZOMBIES, perfect for fans of David Solomons, David Baddiel and Greg James & Chris Smith. AI is threatening to take over the world, and our last hope is a 12-year-old boy called Bob. Bob, an accidental time-traveller, should be doing his homework but instead he's bouncing in and out of the year 2049 - and life in the future seriously stinks! When Bob's science class experiment goes wrong, he causes a global aroma-virus pandemic - also known as the farti.
Discussion points
What do you think Bob felt when he first saw the Trousers of Doom?
How did Bob's approach to solving his problem change throughout the story?
What would you have done if you were in Bob's shoes?
Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge like Bob did? What did you do?
How do you think the story would change if the Trousers of Doom were friendly?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine alternative scenarios and think about how different choices could change the outcome of the story.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene, then describe it to you. This fosters creativity and helps them express their understanding of the story.
Connect the challenges Bob faces to real-life situations your child might encounter, helping them apply the story's lessons to their own experiences.
Validate your child's feelings and thoughts as they answer questions to make them feel comfortable sharing more.
Highlight the importance of perseverance and creativity in problem-solving, pointing out how Bob used these skills throughout the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Bob faces various challenges with the magical trousers but he learns to overcome these obstacles through perseverance and creativity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to persist in solving their own problems, whether it's dealing with a difficult task or resolving conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: Bob realizes that he needs help from his friends to tackle the issues caused by the trousers. This highlights the value of working together to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to cooperate and value others' input, which is essential for collaborative efforts at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Accountability for actions
Explanation: Bob learns to take responsibility for the chaos caused by the magical trousers, which he initially thought would just be fun.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to think about the consequences of their actions and to own up to their responsibilities in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Embracing change
Explanation: As the story progresses, Bob learns to adapt to the unexpected changes caused by the trousers and use them to his advantage.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that change can be positive and adapting to new situations is a valuable life skill.
Example Lesson: Humor as a coping mechanism
Explanation: Despite the troubles caused by the trousers, Bob often uses humor to lighten the mood and deal with difficulties.
Real-World Application: Instills the idea that humor can be an effective way to cope with challenging situations and reduce stress.