Girl Wonder's Winter Adventures (Young Puffin Read Aloud)
Girl Wonder Series
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What’s inside...
Whether dressing up for Hallowee'n, building a snowman, or carol singing, Girl Wonder Maxine and her twin brothers, Anthony and Edward, always have a trick or two up their sleeves. But things have a tendency never to turn out quite as expected.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of Girl Wonder's winter adventures and why?
How do you think Girl Wonder felt when she encountered the challenges on her adventures?
If you were in the story, what would you have done differently on the adventures?
What did you learn from Girl Wonder's decisions and actions during her winter journey?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts freely by listening attentively and acknowledging their feelings about the story.
Discuss the characters’ emotions and relate them to real-life situations your child might face to deepen their understanding and empathy.
Use the story’s settings and events as a springboard to ask your child how they would react in similar situations, fostering problem-solving skills and creativity.
Highlight the lessons Girl Wonder learns on her adventures to reinforce the values of perseverance and courage.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Girl Wonder demonstrates empathy by understanding and reacting to the feelings of her friends during their winter adventures.
Real-World Application: Children can apply empathy by noticing how their friends and family are feeling and offering kindness or help when needed.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, Girl Wonder and her friends solve problems and have fun together, emphasizing the importance of working as a team.
Real-World Application: Kids can use teamwork at school during group projects or at play by collaborating and sharing tasks with others.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Girl Wonder shows courage by trying new activities and facing challenges during her winter adventures.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own fears and try new things, whether it’s a new sport, answering a question in class, or standing up for what is right.
Example Lesson: Curiosity
Explanation: The protagonist's inquisitive nature about the winter world drives the narrative, showcasing the value of asking questions and exploring.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore their own environments, ask questions, and seek out new experiences actively.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story highlights several instances where Girl Wonder and her companions use clever thinking to navigate through their adventures.
Real-World Application: Teach children to think critically and develop solutions to obstacles they encounter, whether it's figuring out a puzzle or resolving a conflict with a peer.