Ladybird London: Sticker Activity Book
Ladybird Discovery. Series
2019
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What’s inside...
A delightful sticker activity book that takes children on a journey through London with a variety of engaging activities and colorful stickers. This sticker activity book is the perfect way of learning about London, with puzzles to complete, pictures to colour in, mazes to find your way through - and, of course, hundreds of stickers to use! Can you draw your own dinosaur that could live in Crystal Palace Park? Can you decorate Buckingham Palace using stickers? Or how about finding your way through the London Underground maze? Whether you're planning a sight-seeing trip around the capital, searching for a souvenir or just looking for something to keep your child occupied, the activities in this book will guarantee hours of fun!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite landmark in London that we found in the book and why?
How do you think the people feel who live in or visit these places?
If you could add a sticker to any part of the book, where would you place it and what would the sticker be?
Can you imagine a story that happens at one of these landmarks?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe each landmark in their own words, fostering vocabulary development and narrative skills.
Discuss the historical or cultural significance of each landmark to provide a deeper understanding and connection.
Ask your child to relate the scenes from the book to personal experiences or places they have visited to make the reading experience more personal and engaging.
Use the stickers as a tool to develop fine motor skills by challenging your child to place them as precisely as possible.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity
Explanation: This sticker activity book showcases various cultural and historical landmarks of London, introducing children to the city's rich diversity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate different cultures and histories, encouraging open-mindedness and curiosity about the world.
Example Lesson: Enhancing Fine Motor Skills
Explanation: The act of peeling, placing, and arranging stickers helps in the development of fine motor skills in young children.
Real-World Application: Improved fine motor skills can aid in everyday activities such as writing, tying shoelaces, and using utensils.
Example Lesson: Fostering Creativity
Explanation: Children are encouraged to use their imagination to create scenes and stories with the stickers, promoting creative thinking.
Real-World Application: Nurturing creativity can improve problem-solving skills and innovation, useful in educational settings and beyond.
Example Lesson: Learning to Follow Directions
Explanation: The book includes specific activities that require children to follow instructions to complete the tasks correctly.
Real-World Application: Following directions is an essential skill that will benefit children in academic environments and in everyday tasks.
Example Lesson: Developing Patience and Focus
Explanation: Completing the sticker activities requires children to pay attention and be patient as they work through each task.
Real-World Application: These skills help in boosting overall concentration and persistence in school tasks and homework.