Noddy and Martha Monkey (Noddy's Toyland Adventures)
Noddy'S Toyland Adventures Series
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What’s inside...
With its storyline based on an episode from the BBC Television series, and illustrated with stills from the programme, this is a picture-book in which Tubby Bear plays a silly trick and poor Noddy's car has to go to the garage to be mended. But then Martha Monkey comes unexpectedly to the rescue.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Noddy
Martha Monkey
Discussion points
What do you think makes Noddy and Martha Monkey become friends despite their differences?
How do Noddy and Martha resolve their conflicts? What would you have done in their place?
Why is it important to have friends who are different from us?
What did you learn about sharing and cooperation from Noddy and Martha's adventures?
If you were to spend a day in Toyland, what activities would you do and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the themes to real-life situations your child might encounter, to help them connect with the story on a personal level.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book that they found interesting or exciting. Discuss why they chose that particular scene.
Encourage your child to think about how the characters' emotions relate to their own when they are in similar situations.
Use expressive reading techniques, changing your voice for different characters, to make the storytelling more engaging and help your child differentiate the perspectives.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the consequences of mischiefs
Explanation: Martha Monkey often involves Noddy in various mischiefs, which lead to problems. Throughout the story, it is shown how these actions result in consequences and why it’s important to think before acting.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by reflecting on their actions and considering the potential outcomes before engaging in mischievous behavior, promoting responsibility.
Example Lesson: Valuing honesty and trust
Explanation: Noddy often finds himself in tricky situations due to his and Martha’s antics. The story illustrates the importance of being honest and the trust that is needed to maintain friendships.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the value of truthfulness and trust in their relationships with friends and family.
Example Lesson: The power of forgiveness
Explanation: Despite the troubles caused by Martha Monkey, Noddy often shows forgiveness. This highlights the strength and value of forgiving others for their mistakes.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to practice forgiveness, understanding that everyone makes mistakes, fostering compassion and stronger relationships.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Throughout the adventures, both Noddy and Martha Monkey learn from the outcomes of their choices, emphasizing the importance of learning and growing from errors.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that mistakes are opportunities for learning, encouraging them to embrace challenges and grow from their experiences.