Night Travels - Yellow: Galaxy
Night Travels Series
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What’s inside...
Night Travels takes young readers on a surreal nighttime journey through the stars where they explore the galaxy and discover new things about themselves. In a separate story, two aliens named Peg and Pog visit Earth for their summer holiday, learning about our planet but encountering trouble when they disguise themselves as cats and face a creature known as 'the dog'. These tales from the Galaxy reading books collection offer a mix of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and plays designed to captivate young minds and foster a lifelong love of reading.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to travel across the galaxy?
How do you imagine the colors and shapes of the planets we read about?
What kind of creatures do you think live on other planets?
If you could take one item with you on a space journey, what would it be and why?
How do you think traveling through space would change the way we see our Earth?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a globe or a space-themed picture to visualize the journey while discussing the book.
Encourage your child to draw their version of a galaxy or a new planet they imagine.
Discuss the importance of exploration and curiosity, relating them to the book's themes.
Connect the story to real-life space exploration stories or scientific facts to deepen the context.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story or in a hypothetical sequel to enhance their predictive skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: The protagonist of 'Night Travels - Yellow: Galaxy' ventures into new galaxies, showcasing bravery in exploring unknown realms.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace new experiences and face unfamiliar situations with confidence, whether it be trying a new activity or making new friends.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters encounter various challenges that require creative solutions, demonstrating effective problem-solving.
Real-World Application: This lesson aids children in developing the ability to think critically and solve problems in their daily activities, academic pursuits, and social interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The protagonist’s journey is driven by curiosity about the cosmos, highlighting the value of learning and discovery.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and seek knowledge in all areas of life, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The characters must cooperate with beings from different planets, showing how teamwork can lead to success even in diverse groups.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the significance of working collaboratively in group settings such as school projects or sports teams.