Ready, Set, Go!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! #3)
#3 of 3 in Moby Shinobi And Toby Too! Series
What’s inside...
Moby Shinobi and his dog Toby head to the racetrack in this action-packed, rhyming early reader from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Luke Flowers. As part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, this book is designed for children learning to read, with easy-to-read text, a short-story format, humor, and full-color artwork on every page. Moby tries to use his ninja skills to help the crew but faces challenges such as oil spills, flat tires, and wrong turns. Eventually, with some help from Toby, Moby learns that teamwork makes every job easier. This series aims to boost reading confidence, fluency, and foster a love of reading in young readers.
Character compass
Moby Shinobi
Toby Too
Discussion points
What do you think Moby Shinobi and Toby Too were feeling during their race? Can you remember a time you felt the same?
Why is teamwork important in achieving goals, based on Moby and Toby's adventure?
How do Moby Shinobi and Toby Too help each other in different situations in the story?
What would you have done if you were in Moby Shinobi’s shoes during the race?
Can you think of a creative solution, like Moby does, for a problem you faced recently?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating it to their personal experiences.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and friendship as portrayed in the book, asking your child to reflect on times they worked with others to achieve a goal.
Highlight Moby Shinobi’s problem-solving skills and encourage your child to think about creative ways they might solve problems in their own life.
Use expressive reading to make the story come alive, using different voices for Moby Shinobi and Toby Too to keep your child engaged.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a scene from the book or create an alternative ending, discussing what they imagined and created.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Ready, Set, Go!', Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! work together to solve problems and reach their goals. Their cooperative efforts teach children the importance of working as a team.
Real-World Application: Children can apply the lesson of teamwork at school during group projects or at home while participating in family activities, learning that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the story, Moby and Toby face various challenges but they never give up. This resilience demonstrates to young readers the value of persistence in achieving one’s objectives.
Real-World Application: Children learn to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it involves mastering a new skill or completing a tough assignment.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The characters frequently encounter obstacles that require quick thinking and creativity to navigate. This shows the importance of using one's intellect and imagination to tackle issues.
Real-World Application: Kids can employ problem-solving skills in situations ranging from resolving conflicts with peers to overcoming practical day-to-day challenges.
Example Lesson: Helpfulness
Explanation: Moby and Toby are always ready to help each other and their friends. This highlights the impact of kindness and assistance to others.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be helpful and considerate in their interactions with others, fostering a supportive and positive environment.