DK Readers L1: LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS Stop the Stone Monsters!
#1 in DK LEGO Readers Level 1 Series
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Join the heroic knights as they clash with fearsome monsters in DK Readers L1: LEGO® NEXO KNIGHTS™: Stop the Stone Monsters! Enter the futuristic world of Knighton where the brave NEXO KNIGHTS heroes, Clay, Lance, Axl, Aaron, and Macy, use powerful weapons and magic to battle an evil jester. Perfect for 3-5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure, NEXO KNIGHTS and the NEXO KNIGHTS logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.
Character compass
Clay Moorington
Macy Halbert
Axl
Aaron Fox
Lance Richmond
Jestro
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Stone Monsters powerful and how would you stop them if you were a NEXO Knight?
How do the knights work together in the story? Can you think of a time when teamwork helped you solve a problem?
What qualities do you admire most in the NEXO Knights, and why?
In the story, the characters face challenges. What challenges have you faced recently and how did you overcome them?
If you could create your own NEXO Knight, what special powers would they have and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the world of LEGO NEXO Knights, fostering a deeper connection with the story. Ask open-ended questions that relate the themes of the book to your child’s own experiences and feelings. This not only enhances their understanding but also develops their empathy and critical thinking. Reinforce the value of teamwork and perseverance depicted in the book by discussing real-life applications. Lastly, take turns reading aloud to make the shared experience more engaging and enjoyable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS work together to battle the stone monsters, showcasing the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to cooperate with peers during group activities at school or in play, understanding that teamwork can lead to achieving common goals.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: As the knights encounter various challenges, they need to think quickly and creatively to defeat the monsters.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied in academic and social situations.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: The characters face their fears when confronting the stone monsters, demonstrating bravery.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to face their own fears and understand that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
Example Lesson: Importance of Ethics and Integrity
Explanation: The knights uphold their moral code even in difficult situations, teaching ethical behavior.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the value of honesty and integrity in their daily interactions and decisions.