Noddy and the Kite (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 Noddy and Tessie Bear have a picnic on a windy day, and fly Noddy's red kite in Farmer Straw's field.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Noddy felt when he was trying to fly the kite?
What would you have done if you were in Noddy's place during the adventure?
Why is teamwork important, as seen in the story?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone like Noddy's friends helped him?
What did you learn from Noddy’s adventure with the kite?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by asking about their favorite part of the story to spark interest. Use expressions and voice modulations that match the emotions of the characters to make the reading more dynamic. Relate the story's scenarios to real-life situations your child might encounter to help them connect with the themes. Encourage them to imagine alternative endings or adventures for Noddy, boosting their creative thinking. Validate their feelings and thoughts about the story to promote open communication.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: In the story, Noddy faces the challenge of retrieving his kite stuck in a tree. He assesses the situation and devises a plan to retrieve it.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of evaluating a situation and thinking through solutions, which can be applied in real life whenever they face obstacles.
Example Lesson: Helpfulness
Explanation: Noddy seeks help from his friends and also helps them in return. This mutual assistance highlights the value of cooperation and helping others.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of being helpful and working together, skills useful in group tasks at school or in family activities.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite several failed attempts, Noddy doesn’t give up on trying to get his kite back. His persistence eventually pays off.
Real-World Application: It instills the ethic of persistence in children, encouraging them to keep trying despite difficulties, whether in learning new skills or completing tasks.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Noddy uses inventive methods to try and retrieve the kite, showing creativity in problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think creatively in their daily lives, whether in play or in solving any personal challenges they encounter.