Grimwood: Laugh Your Head Off with the Funniest New Series of the Year
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What’s inside...
Grimwood introduces readers to a world filled with quirky animals and unexpected adventures. It follows the antics of two characters, Fox and Rabbit, who are forced to solve mysteries and navigate the many challenges that life in Grimwood throws at them. With humor and a bit of chaos, they find themselves learning the value of friendship and teamwork as they deal with the other eccentric woodland creatures they encounter. This fully-illustrated series by award-winning Nadia Shireen is perfect for a wide range of readers and offers a memorable, distinctive, and warm-hearted comedy that will have kids begging to read more.
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Discussion points
What made you laugh the most in Grimwood, and why?
How do the characters in Grimwood handle unexpected situations? Can you think of a time when you did something similar?
If you could be friends with any character from the book, who would it be and what would you do together?
What is one lesson you learned from the story that you think is important?
How do you think the story would change if it happened in our town?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start your conversation with a light tone to match the humor of the book. Share your favorite funny moment from Grimwood to encourage your child to express theirs. Relate the characters' adventures or choices to real-life scenarios your child might encounter, which helps in understanding the characters' decisions and actions better. Reinforce the values or lessons subtly by asking your child how certain events from the book could be applied in their daily life. Encourage creativity by asking your child to imagine alternative endings or different settings for the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of humor
Explanation: The book uses witty characters and hilarious situations to emphasize the significance of humor in everyday life.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to use humor as a tool to handle challenges, enhance social interactions, and reduce stress.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: Characters in the story often solve problems through creative thinking and imaginative solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and use their imagination to solve problems both in academic settings and personal interactions.
Example Lesson: Value of friendship
Explanation: The interactions between characters highlight the support and joy that friendships can provide.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by valuing and nurturing their relationships with peers, promoting cooperative play and teamwork.