Letterland: Upper Umbrella in Volcano Valley (Letterland)
Letterland. Series
What’s inside...
Letterland Storybooks is a collection of 20 entertaining books each featuring one or more of the Letterland characters. Children will enjoy learning more about their favorite characters in these stories which have a strong alliterative element. 'Uppy Umbrella in Volcano Valley' is one of the stories where Uppy is blown away by the wind and gets stuck in Volcano Valley until Vase of Violets devises a plan for a very unusual rescue. Ideal for reading to children or for children to read by themselves. The book is brand new and wrapped in plastic.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
22 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Upper Umbrella would feel if he met you in real life?
Can you imagine a new adventure for Upper Umbrella in Volcano Valley? What would happen?
How do you think the story would change if Upper Umbrella had a friend along on his adventure?
What was your favorite part of Upper Umbrella’s journey and why?
If you could ask Upper Umbrella one question, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about Upper Umbrella's adventures, reinforcing their emotional and cognitive understanding.
Ask your child to draw a scene they liked from the book, enhancing their creative expression while discussing the story’s themes.
Take turns reading aloud, making different voices for each character, which can make the reading experience more interactive and enjoyable.
Relate the characters' adventures to real-life situations your child might encounter, helping them apply the story's lessons to their own experiences.
Discuss the values and decisions of characters within the story to foster critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Uppercase Letters
Explanation: The story uses the character Upper Umbrella to introduce children to uppercase letters, enhancing their familiarity with the alphabet in a fun and engaging context.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge to improve their reading and writing skills, which are fundamental in their academic journey.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the adventure in Volcano Valley, characters encounter various challenges that they must overcome, teaching children effective problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This can help children navigate difficulties they face in school or while interacting with peers by encouraging them to think critically and creatively.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Upper Umbrella and other characters collaborate to navigate the challenges in Volcano Valley, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson is applicable in a child's everyday life by promoting cooperative play and learning how to work well in group settings, both in school and in extracurricular activities.