Monsters, Inc.: Scream Team (Disney Chapter Book (ebook))
Monsters, Inc. Series
What’s inside...
Monsters Mike and Sulley are terrorized by a human child and discover an evil plot at Monsters Incorporated. A fur-raising situation unfolds as Monstropolis goes on alert with a human kid in the city, known to be deadly to monsters. Sulley, responsible for the mishap, must return the girl to her world before she ruins Monstropolis and his reputation as the top Scarer at Monsters, Inc. However, Sulley starts to like the kid, complicating his mission.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-10
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes Mike and Sulley such great friends despite their differences?
How do the monsters in the book overcome their fears, and what can we learn from them?
Why do you think teamwork is important in solving problems, as shown in the book?
What would you do if you were a part of the Scream Team?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring characters like Mike, Sulley, and the new monsters to life, enhancing the storytelling experience.
Pause at key moments in the story to ask your child how they feel about the events and choices characters make.
After reading, connect the themes of the book to real-life situations your child may face, like working with others or facing fears.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'Monsters, Inc.: Scream Team,' characters like Mike and Sulley work together to solve problems and achieve common goals, showing the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by working cooperatively in group activities at school or with siblings at home, learning that teamwork often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Fears
Explanation: The story demonstrates how the characters confront and overcome their fears, a crucial part of their development as members of the Scream Team.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to face their own fears, whether it’s trying out for a sports team, speaking in front of class, or sleeping alone in the dark.
Example Lesson: Importance of Hard Work
Explanation: Through their training and adventures, Mike and Sulley learn that hard work and dedication are essential to meet their objectives.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of persisting with their studies and other tasks to see improvements and achieve their goals.
Example Lesson: Understanding Differences
Explanation: As monsters in training meet various other characters, they learn to understand and appreciate the differences between themselves and others.
Real-World Application: This helps children grasp the importance of diversity and teaches them to embrace and celebrate individual differences in their classmates and community.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters often use creative solutions to navigate challenges, demonstrating the usefulness of thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to develop their problem-solving skills and use their imagination to overcome obstacles in creative ways.