Double Trouble Monsters (Bailey City Monsters)
#5 in Bailey City Monsters Series
What’s inside...
It means double trouble for Bailey City when Professor E. Gore visits Hauntly Manor Inn and starts to work on a top secret project with Hilda Hauntly.
Discussion points
What do you think it was like for Eddie and Howie to have three monsters as their friends?
If you could create a monster friend, what qualities would they have and why?
How do the monsters help Eddie and Howie solve their problems? Can you think of a time when a friend helped you out?
In what ways do the characters show bravery and teamwork throughout their adventures?
What lesson do you think this story is trying to teach us about friendship and understanding differences?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and create their own monster friend to foster creativity. Discuss the value of empathy by exploring how characters understand each other's differences. Highlight the importance of teamwork and bravery, relating it back to real-life scenarios in your child's world. Use the book as a bridge to discuss any fears they might have and how to overcome them, just like the characters do in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Differences
Explanation: The Bailey City Monsters series, including 'Double Trouble Monsters', highlights the importance of accepting and cherishing individual differences. The characters, despite being monsters, show varied personalities and traits that make them unique.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect the differences among their peers, promoting inclusivity and reducing bullying in school settings.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters must work together to overcome challenges, teaching readers about the strength found in teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the value of cooperating with others to achieve common goals, both in academic group projects and in play.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The monsters often encounter problems that they need to solve, fostering an environment of critical thinking and creativity.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to think critically and creatively in their everyday challenges, enhancing their decision-making skills and confidence.
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: The strong bonds between the characters demonstrate the importance and value of true friendship and support.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to nurture friendships and be supportive friends in their own lives, positively impacting their social development.