Hilda and the Great Parade
#2 of 6 in Hilda Tie-In Series
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What’s inside...
Meet Hilda: explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Hilda and her mum have settled into their new home in the city of Trolberg, and our heroine is trying to fit into this new and very different way of life. Though she's made a new friend, the city is vast and unfamiliar, and as night falls, both Hilda and her mum are lost in the bustling Bird Parade, desperate to reunite! Will this concrete labyrinth ever feel quite like home?
Discussion points
What do you think Hilda learned about friendship during the Great Parade?
How did Hilda handle the challenges she faced in the story? Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge?
What do you think makes a parade great? How would you design your own parade?
Why do you think Hilda felt the way she did when she saw the city for the first time?
How can we all help to make our community more welcoming, like the spirit of the great parade?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book, validating their responses to foster open communication.
Relate the book’s themes to your child’s personal experiences. For example, discuss a time when your child had to adapt to a new environment, much like Hilda did.
Use imaginative questions such as designing their own parade to make the discussion fun and engaging. This promotes creativity along with comprehension.
Discuss the moral and lessons learned by Hilda and ask your child what they might have done differently in her place, encouraging critical thinking.
Emphasize the importance of community and teamwork showcased in the story, and discuss ways your family can contribute positively to your own community.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: In 'Hilda and the Great Parade,' Hilda shows bravery as she navigates new challenges in the city of Trolberg, facing unknown environments and making new friends.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace new experiences with courage, whether it’s starting a new school, moving to a new city, or trying out a new activity.
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Throughout the story, Hilda learns the value of making and maintaining friendships, especially when adapting to a big city life.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the significance of building strong relationships and supporting one another through changes.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Hilda encounters various problems throughout the parade and uses her wits and resourcefulness to resolve them.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to use critical thinking and creativity to solve problems they encounter in daily life.
Example Lesson: Respect for Diversity
Explanation: Hilda discovers a variety of creatures and cultures in Trolberg, teaching her to respect and appreciate differences.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of embracing diversity in people and environments around them, promoting inclusivity.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: Hilda adjusts from her life in the wilderness to the bustling city, showing adaptability to new situations.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that being flexible and open to change is key to successfully navigating various situations in life.