Monsters, Inc.: Film Storybook
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What’s inside...
Monsters, Inc. is the new film from the creators of Toy Story. This book provides a retelling of the film with colorful images from Disney/Pixar. It is targeted at children aged 6-8 years. It tells the story of monsters Mike and Sulley who work at Monsters Incorporated, where their job is to scare children and collect their screams for electricity in Monstropolis. Their lives take a turn when they are terrorized by a human child and uncover an evil plot within their company.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-9
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Sulley felt when he first met Boo? What would you do if you met a monster?
Why do you think Mike and Sulley decided to help Boo? What does this tell us about their characters?
Can you imagine a world where laughter is more powerful than screams? How would it look and sound?
What did you learn about friendship from Mike, Sulley, and Boo's adventure?
If you could create your own monster, what would it be like and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the characters and their actions. This promotes empathy and understanding.
Discuss the concept of fear and how it's portrayed in the book. Relate it to real-life situations to foster critical thinking.
Highlight the transformation of characters throughout the story, asking your child if they've ever changed their view about something or someone.
Use the vivid imagery of the book to ignite creative thinking. Ask your child to draw their version of Monstropolis and their own monster.
Connect the theme of laughter’s power to your child’s experiences by discussing times when laughter made a difference in their day.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: In 'Monsters, Inc.: Film Storybook', the characters Mike and Sulley demonstrate a deep bond of friendship that helps them face challenges together.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of forming and maintaining friendships, which can provide emotional support and help them overcome personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Facing Fears
Explanation: The story portrays characters who initially fear humans (especially children), but they learn to overcome their fears, discovering that their assumptions were unfounded.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to confront their own fears and understand that sometimes, things aren’t as scary as they seem, leading to personal growth and bravery.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Sulley develops a caring relationship with the human child, Boo, which teaches him to understand and empathize with others, even if they are different.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to show empathy towards others, understanding different perspectives and fostering kindness in diverse situations.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The characters in the book face various unexpected problems and work together to find creative solutions.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to think critically and collaboratively, applying problem-solving skills in their daily interactions and challenges.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Mike and Sulley take responsibility for Boo’s safety while she is in their world, highlighting the importance of being responsible for others.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of taking care of those who depend on them and the impact of their actions on others.