Funnybones: The Mix-and-Match Puzzle Book
Funnybones Series
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What’s inside...
A delightful mix-and-match book featuring the Funnybones skeletons who offer children a unique puzzle experience while they explore different locations and scenarios. On a dark dark hill there is a dark dark house, and in that dark dark house live the Big Skeleton, the Little Skeleton, and the Dog Skeleton—or is it the Big-Elephant Skeleton, the Little-Fish Skeleton, and the Dog-Snake Skeleton? Readers can decide with this brilliant mix-and-match puzzle along with the classic Funnybones tale. Match up the Big Skeleton's head with an elephant's body, or an elephant's head with the Big Skeleton, or whatever combination you like! Made from sturdy board perfect for little hands, this is a fantastic gift set featuring a timeless classic.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the skeletons would do if they could visit our world during the day?
How do you think the different animals feel about the skeleton's mix-and-match game?
If you could create your own funny skeleton mix, what animals or characters would you use and why?
What lesson can we learn from how the skeletons interact with each other and their friends?
How do you think the story would change if one more character was added to the mix?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and share their own skeleton mix-and-match creations, fostering creativity and narrative skills.
Discuss the characters' emotions and actions to enhance empathy and understanding, asking your child how they might feel in similar situations.
Relate the mix-and-match theme to real-life scenarios, such as making new friends or trying new activities, to reinforce adaptability and open-mindedness.
Use the vibrant and playful illustrations to engage your child in a discussion about art and creativity, asking them to describe what colors and patterns they like the most.
Highlight the humor and fun in the story, to develop a sense of joy and positivity towards reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Funnybones: The Mix-and-Match Puzzle Book encourages children to match different skeleton pieces to form accurately completed characters, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children apply problem-solving skills learned from the book to everyday challenges, such as figuring out puzzles or addressing conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The mix-and-match format of the book allows children to create whimsical and unique skeleton arrangements, fostering creative thinking and imagination.
Real-World Application: This ability to think creatively can be translated to arts and crafts projects, storytelling, and innovative solutions to problems they encounter.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: To successfully match the skeleton pieces, children must pay close attention to the details of each part. This sharpens their observational skills.
Real-World Application: Enhanced attention to detail can help in academic settings, particularly in subjects like math and science, where precision is crucial.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: Assembling the correct skeletons from various pieces can be challenging and requires patience and persistence.
Real-World Application: These traits are beneficial in all areas of life, helping children to diligently work through tasks or homework without easily giving up.
Example Lesson: Understanding Anatomy
Explanation: By matching skeleton parts, children gain a basic understanding of human anatomy and how bones fit together to support the body.
Real-World Application: This early exposure to biological science can spark curiosity and interest in scientific learning and exploration.