Moon Boy: Level 2
#2 in Moon Boy Series
What’s inside...
MOON BOY tells of a child’s encounter with a very special nighttime visitor. Lyrical text and delicate artwork blend magically to create a bedtime story with as much sparkle as a full moon. The book is part of the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series, which is designed in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. This series comes from America’s most trusted name in early childhood education, the Bank Street College of Education, which has over seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching.
Discussion points
How do you think the Moon Boy felt when he first saw the Earth from the moon?
What would you do if you could visit the moon like the Moon Boy?
Why do you think it's important for Moon Boy to have friends on Earth and in space?
What was your favorite part of the adventure, and why?
If you could ask Moon Boy one question, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Moon Boy’s shoes, fostering empathy and curiosity. Use the illustrations in the book to point out details and ask your child what they see. Relate the Moon Boy’s experiences to your child’s own experiences with meeting new people or visiting new places. After reading, spend some time drawing what your child thinks the moon looks like or what they would pack for a trip to space. This can help deepen their understanding and connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: In 'Moon Boy: Level 2', the protagonist learns to understand and share the feelings of a new student from a different planet.
Real-World Application: Children can use this lesson to relate to and support peers who may come from different backgrounds or have different experiences.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: The main character faces his fears when interacting with the unknown, showing bravery in making a new friend despite differences.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be brave in unfamiliar situations, promoting personal growth and open-mindedness.
Example Lesson: Curiosity
Explanation: The story celebrates curiosity through the protagonist’s interest in learning more about his new friend’s different world.
Real-World Application: It teaches children the importance of exploring and learning about the world around them, fostering a lifelong love for discovery.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: The book highlights the development of a strong bond based on mutual respect and understanding between the characters.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to build meaningful relationships, emphasizing the value of friendship in their social growth.