Extraordinary Albert
What’s inside...
Extraordinary Albert is a delightful tale of a young boy who discovers his unique magical powers and embarks on an adventure to save his village from danger. In a parallel story, Albert the gorilla, born with enormous feet, learns to embrace his uniqueness. As Albert grows older, his large feet become a burden, but during a storm, they help him and his friend Rex find their way back home. The next day, Albert realizes that his extraordinary feet can be advantageous. This heartwarming story teaches children about self-acceptance and the importance of embracing one's differences.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What unique qualities do you think make Albert extraordinary?
How do you think Albert felt when he accomplished his tasks? Can you relate to those feelings?
What challenges did Albert face and how did he overcome them?
If you were Albert, how would you use your extraordinary skills to help others?
What did you learn from Albert’s story that you can apply in your own life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressions and voice modulation to bring the story and characters to life during reading sessions.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Albert’s shoes to deepen their understanding of the character’s feelings and decisions.
After reading, connect themes from the book to real-life scenarios your child might encounter to enhance their empathy and decision-making skills.
Create a drawing or a craft that represents Albert’s extraordinary abilities, facilitating a deeper connection with the story and fostering creativity.
Praise your child’s insights and connections they make during the discussion to boost their confidence and encourage a love for reading and analysis.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Value of Curiosity
Explanation: Extraordinary Albert embarks on daily adventures, encouraging readers to explore the world around them.
Real-World Application: Children can engage in exploration activities, asking questions and seeking answers about their surroundings.
Example Lesson: Importance of Perseverance
Explanation: Albert faces several challenges, but with determination, he overcomes them, teaching resilience.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to not give up easily, continuing to try in tasks such as learning new skills or solving problems.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Friendship
Explanation: Albert shows kindness to characters who are different from him, forging strong friendships.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by understanding and appreciating the differences in people around them, fostering inclusivity.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: Albert uses his imagination to solve problems creatively, which is highlighted throughout the book.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and use creative solutions in their daily play or studies.