Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!
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What’s inside...
Super Rabbit Boy is sucked into his favorite video game as the hero! He must save Singing Dog City and his friends from the Evil King Viking. But can he overcome his fear and defeat the villain? This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Uh-oh, Animal Town is in trouble! Meanie King Viking has created a dreaded robot army to spread No Fun across the land. On top of that, he has stolen the happiest and most fun animal ever, Singing Dog. There is only one person who can save the day -- Super Rabbit Boy! Super Rabbit Boy is super fast and super brave, but he's also a video game character living in a video game world. What will happen when Sunny, the boy playing the game, loses each level? Will it be game over for Super Rabbit Boy and all his friends? With full-color art by Thomas Flintham!
Character compass
Super Rabbit Boy
Sunny
Singing Dog
King Viking
Discussion points
Why do you think Super Rabbit Boy is determined to save his friends?
How did the challenges Super Rabbit Boy faced help him grow?
What would you do if you were in Super Rabbit Boy’s place?
How do the other characters in the story contribute to Super Rabbit Boy’s adventure?
What lessons did you learn from Super Rabbit Boy’s journey?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they expect from a hero like Super Rabbit Boy.
Encourage your child to imagine their own adventure game. Discuss what kind of obstacles they would include and how to overcome them.
After each chapter, pause to discuss the decisions Super Rabbit Boy makes and ask your child if they would have done something differently.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This can lead to a conversation about why that part stood out to them.
Connect the story to your child’s experiences by discussing times when they had to be brave or help others, reinforcing the themes of courage and friendship.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Super Rabbit Boy constantly faces challenges and setbacks in his quest, but he never gives up.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of staying determined and working through obstacles, whether in school tasks or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: The character uses clever tactics and quick thinking to navigate through the game world.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think critically and find solutions to their own challenges, fostering independence.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Super Rabbit Boy often teams up with other characters to defeat villains, highlighting the importance of working together.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, useful in group projects or sports.
Example Lesson: Good vs. Evil
Explanation: The clear distinction between the hero and villains in the story helps children distinguish right from wrong.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of making ethical decisions and standing up against wrongdoing.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Super Rabbit Boy shows care for others in the game, which helps him make allies.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be considerate of others' feelings and perspectives, an important social skill.