Noddy: A Classic Treasury (Noddy)
Noddy Classic Collection Series
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The Noddy Classic Treasury is a collection of the first five classic Noddy stories by Enid Blyton, beautifully illustrated by Beek. This special treasury allows children to rediscover the adventures of Noddy as he goes to Toyland, builds his house, makes friends with Big Ears, and gets his famous car. The stories included are 'Noddy Goes to Toyland', 'Hurrah for Little Noddy', 'Noddy and His Car', 'Here Comes Noddy Again', and 'Well Done Noddy!'. Additionally, there is a bright, busy book that introduces young readers to familiar objects and encourages picture/word association, featuring Noddy's car, his aeroplane, a tour of the train station, and friends like Bumpy Dog and Tessie Bear. Shipped from the UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. 315pp, with wonderful color illustration on every page, lovely full page color illustrated endpapers, gift inscription to fep. Bound in red cloth with glossy paste-down to upper and lower, gold gilt text to spine, a little marked to lower. An excellent copy.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
320 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes Noddy a good friend?
How do you feel when Noddy solves a problem?
What would you do if you were in Noddy's place during his adventures?
How can we help friends just like Noddy does?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about Noddy's actions and decisions, fostering emotional understanding.
Relate Noddy’s experiences to your child’s daily life to enhance personal connections with the story.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in Noddy’s adventure to develop their anticipatory and logical thinking skills.
Discuss the outcomes of Noddy's decisions to reinforce problem-solving and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: Noddy often finds himself in tricky situations where he must choose between telling the truth or telling a lie. He learns that honesty always leads to better outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in their everyday interactions at school or at home, understanding that being truthful builds trust and strong relationships.
Example Lesson: Value of friendship
Explanation: Through his adventures, Noddy realizes that having friends makes life more enjoyable and problems easier to solve. He learns to appreciate the friends around him.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children recognize the importance of nurturing friendships and being a good friend in their community and school.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Noddy takes on responsibilities such as driving his own taxi and solving problems he encounters, which teaches him about accountability.
Real-World Application: Children learn that being responsible for their own actions and belongings is crucial and this can be practiced by taking care of their toys, completing homework, or helping out at home.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the stories, Noddy encounters various challenges which he must overcome using critical thinking and creativity. These experiences enhance his problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with challenges, whether it's resolving a dispute with a sibling or figuring out a difficult school assignment.
Example Lesson: The joy of adventure
Explanation: Noddy’s numerous adventures highlight the delight in exploring new things and having new experiences, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to explore the world around them, ask questions, and learn from every new experience, enhancing their cognitive and emotional growth.