Disney Pixar Monsters University Magical Story: The story of the film
Disney Pixar Magical Story Series
What’s inside...
Disney Pixar Monsters University Magical Story is a beautifully illustrated storybook that features a magical 3D-like cover. Inside, readers can enjoy the story of the film, Monsters University, accompanied by stunning illustrated scenes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made Mike and Sulley become such good friends, even though they started off not liking each other?
How did Mike and Sulley handle challenges at Monsters University? Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge and how you dealt with it?
What did Mike learn about himself by the end of the story?
How do you think teamwork helped the characters in the story? Do you enjoy working in a team?
If you were a student at Monsters University, what kind of monster would you want to be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a cozy reading spot to share the book together, making the experience enjoyable and memorable. Use expressive voices for different characters to bring the story to life. After reading, relate themes from the book, such as friendship and perseverance, to real-life situations your child might encounter. Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book and explain why they chose it. Discuss the moral of the story and what your child can learn from it, promoting values such as understanding and cooperation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout 'Monsters University,' characters such as Mike and Sulley learn to collaborate with diverse monster colleagues to achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of working with others, regardless of differences, to accomplish tasks and solve problems at school or in playgroups.
Example Lesson: Perseverance leads to success
Explanation: Mike demonstrates perseverance when facing numerous challenges at the university, consistently pushing towards his goal of becoming a top scarer.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to persist in the face of obstacles, whether in academics, sports, or personal goals, teaching them resilience and determination.
Example Lesson: Embracing uniqueness
Explanation: Each character in the story has unique traits and abilities that contribute to their team's successes, highlighting the value of individual differences.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to appreciate and embrace their own unique qualities and those of others, promoting self-esteem and interpersonal acceptance.
Example Lesson: Learning from failures
Explanation: The characters often encounter setbacks, but use these as learning experiences that contribute to their later successes.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children that failures are part of the learning process and can lead to growth and improvement.
Example Lesson: Respect and friendship
Explanation: The story shows the development of a respectful and supportive friendship between Mike and Sulley, despite their initial differences.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to build respectful and supportive relationships with their peers, fostering a cooperative and friendly environment.