Riddle Me This! (DC Super Friends) (Pictureback(R))
#5 of 213 in DC Super Friends Series
on Goodreads (78)
What’s inside...
The Riddler has everyone in Gotham City scratching their heads over his latest puzzle. Luckily, Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Super Friends can see right through this conniving criminal’s caper. Young superhero fans will love this easy-to-read Pictureback featuring everyone’s favorite heroes, the Super Friends!
Discussion points
What do you think makes a good riddle? Can you think of a riddle of your own?
How do the characters in the book solve the riddles? What steps do they take?
What qualities do the Super Friends have that help them work together? Do you see any of these qualities in your friends or yourself?
How do you feel when you solve a puzzle or a riddle? Does it change how you approach other challenges?
If you could create your own superhero to solve riddles, what special powers would they have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically by asking them to explain their reasoning behind their answers. Compliment their creativity when they come up with their own riddles or solutions. Discuss the value of teamwork and collaboration as demonstrated by the Super Friends, relating it to everyday situations your child encounters.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through various puzzles and riddles that the DC Super Friends encounter, children can learn how to think critically and solve problems.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these problem-solving techniques in school projects or in resolving everyday conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the book often collaborate to solve riddles, demonstrating the power of working together.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value collaboration, enhancing their ability to work in groups during classroom activities or team sports.
Example Lesson: Courage and bravery
Explanation: As the Super Friends face challenges, they show courage which can inspire children to be brave in the face of their own challenges.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to face new experiences or challenges at school or in social settings with confidence.
Example Lesson: Creative thinking
Explanation: Riddles require thinking outside the box to solve, which promotes creativity.
Real-World Application: Children can use creative thinking to find unique solutions to tasks and problems in creative projects or daily tasks.