Lego (R) Star Wars: A New Galactic Hero (Sticker Poster Book)
Lego¬ Star Wars Series
What’s inside...
Explore a universe of fun with LEGO® Star WarsT books! Join fan-favorite characters like Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in 'LEGO® Star WarsT A New Galactic Hero', where you'll engage in exciting activities, solve puzzles with stickers, and enjoy comic stories. The galaxy is in turmoil as the Sith gain power and overthrow the Republic. It's up to you and the rebels to restore balance. Perfect for kids aged 7 to 10, this sticker activity book also includes a collectible poster. For more LEGO® Star WarsT adventures, check out the range of available books and upcoming releases for 2017.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make someone a hero in the Lego Star Wars universe?
How do the characters work together to overcome challenges?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone like the characters in the book?
What new gadget or tool from the book would you like to have and why?
Who is your favorite character in the book and what do you admire most about them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the stickers and poster included in the book as interactive tools to spark conversation and deepen engagement with the book’s themes.
Encourage your child to relate scenes from the book to their personal experiences or feelings, enhancing emotional connections and comprehension.
Discuss the moral choices characters make in the book, relating them to real-life scenarios to foster ethical thinking.
Highlight teamwork displayed by characters and correlate it to everyday teamwork situations like family chores or school projects.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The book shows characters from the LEGO Star Wars universe working together to solve problems and achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in group activities or school projects, learning to cooperate and value each other's input.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters encounter obstacles that they must overcome using their skills and intelligence, mirroring the problem-solving nature of assembling LEGO.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to think critically and develop solutions to challenges they face in daily life, from resolving conflicts with peers to tackling academic tasks.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The integration of LEGO elements with the narrative encourages readers to imagine new scenarios and build their own LEGO Star Wars adventures.
Real-World Application: This stimulates creative thinking and innovation, useful in artistic pursuits and in thinking out-of-the-box in various real-world situations.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Characters often face setbacks but continue to strive towards their goals, a theme especially pronounced in the challenge of building LEGO structures.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persisting with tasks or hobbies, even when they encounter difficulties, enhancing resilience.
Example Lesson: Sense of Accomplishment
Explanation: As characters complete their quests and as children complete the sticker poster book, they both experience a fulfilling sense of achievement.
Real-World Application: This reinforces the value of setting and fulfilling goals, boosting self-esteem and motivating personal growth in young readers.