Chu's Day at the Beach
#3 of 3 in Chu Series
What’s inside...
A new adventure for everyone’s favorite sneezing panda, from New York Times bestselling team Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex. Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn’t? A perfect read-aloud story about a summertime adventure!
Discussion points
What do you think Chu felt when he saw the big wave?
How did Chu's friends help him at the beach?
Can you imagine what it's like to sneeze so powerfully? What would you do if you had Chu's sneeze?
Why is it important to help friends, like Chu's friends helped him?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to Chu by asking them how they would feel in similar situations.
Discuss the importance of friendship and teamwork as depicted in the story.
Use expressive reading to mimic the sounds and reactions in the book, making the story more vivid and engaging for your child.
After reading, ask your child to draw a scene from the book where Chu's friends are helping him. Discuss the drawing with them.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: In 'Chu's Day at the Beach,' Chu the panda encounters a problem when the ocean's waves disappear. He actively seeks solutions, showing resilience and ingenuity.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of facing challenges head-on and thinking creatively to solve problems they encounter in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Chu collaborates with his friends to solve the mystery of the missing ocean waves, demonstrating the power of working together.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of cooperation and how collective efforts can often lead to better solutions.
Example Lesson: Environmental Awareness
Explanation: The book subtly touches on the consequences of unnatural occurrences in nature, like the missing waves, prompting discussions about the environment.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be mindful of their environment and understand how their actions impact the world around them.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Chu shows bravery when confronting the strange phenomenon at the beach, despite feeling small and scared.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be brave when facing their own fears, teaching them that courage isn't the absence of fear, but the decision to face it regardless.
Example Lesson: Curiosity
Explanation: Chu's adventure begins from his curiosity about the beach and its mysteries, fostering a love for exploration.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore their own curiosities and learn through discovery in their everyday explorations.