Noddy's Camera Fun
Noddy'S Toyland Adventures Series
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What’s inside...
Noddy has borrowed a camera for the day and is taking photos around Toyland in this fun, interactive board book. The camera-shaped book features a plastic clicking button and a view finder, allowing children to join in with Noddy's photography adventure. Each page poses a question about what Noddy is photographing, with a sliding tab to reveal the answer. This engaging board book is designed to captivate children and immerse them in Noddy's world.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Noddy felt when he first used his camera?
How did the pictures Noddy took help solve the mystery?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone like Noddy did?
What would you take photos of if you had a camera like Noddy’s?
How do you think taking pictures can help us remember important moments?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a real or toy camera to mimic Noddy’s actions in the story, creating a hands-on experience.
Discuss the importance of helping others and how Noddy’s actions in the book are a great example.
Encourage your child to describe a scene from the book and then draw it, enhancing their recall and creative skills.
Share a personal story where a photograph helped solve a problem or captured a memorable moment, relating real-life scenarios with the book’s theme.
Ask your child to guess what happens next at pivotal moments in the story to foster predictive skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Noddy's Camera Fun,' Noddy learns the importance of taking care of his belongings as he navigates the responsibilities of owning a camera.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to take care of their toys and personal items, understanding that responsibility is key to keeping their belongings in good condition.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: Throughout the story, Noddy faces situations where he must choose to be honest, particularly when he accidentally takes a picture he shouldn’t have.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the value of honesty in their daily interactions and encourages them to tell the truth, even when they might be afraid of the consequences.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Noddy uses his camera to explore his world creatively, capturing various moments around him.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore their own creative outlets, whether through photography, drawing, or other forms of expression, enhancing their observational and creative skills.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: When Noddy encounters a problem with his camera, he must figure out how to fix it, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to not give up when facing difficulties but to find solutions and learn from the challenges they encounter.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: As Noddy interacts with other characters through his photography adventure, he learns about maintaining and valuing friendships.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of being a good friend and how to nurture relationships with others, promoting social development and empathy.