River and the Missing Yellow Wellie Mystery
#2 of 3 in The Yellow Wellie Adventure Series
What’s inside...
When Bertie, Lexie, and Miley wake to find their best pal Teddy has vanished overnight, the three quickly realize this is a problem way too big for the pint-sized boots to handle by themselves. With a little help from their favorite human, River, and the flakiest detective in town, Walter Wellie, they embark upon a desperate mission to solve the mystery of his disappearance. But will they ever be reunited as a foursome? Or will they end up with one more member of the gang than they bargained for…
Discussion points
Why do you think River was so determined to find the missing yellow wellie?
How do you think River felt when he couldn’t find the wellie right away? Have you ever felt that way?
What does the story teach us about helping others and teamwork?
What would you have done if you were in River’s place?
Who was your favorite character in the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading: Change your tone and pitch to match the emotions and actions in the story, making the narrative more engaging.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses to encourage deeper thinking and connection to the characters' feelings and motivations.
Relate the story to real-life experiences, asking your child to recall a time they solved a problem or helped a friend, linking personal experiences with the book’s themes.
Encourage drawing or acting out favorite scenes from the book. This can help children express their understanding and thoughts about the story in a creative manner.
Discuss the importance of persistence and teamwork, highlighted in the book, and relate it to everyday tasks and activities to reinforce these values.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: In the story, River uses clues and his deduction abilities to solve the mystery of the missing yellow wellie. He examines evidence and makes connections to figure out where the wellie might be.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in real life by analyzing situations, gathering information, and making decisions based on evidence in their daily activities and challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: River collaborates with his friends to find the missing wellie, demonstrating that working together can make solving problems easier and more effective.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of cooperation and asking for help or opinions from others when faced with difficulties at school or during play.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: River feels a sense of duty to find the missing wellie and restore it to its rightful owner, showing accountability for the quest he undertakes.
Real-World Application: Children learn about taking responsibility for their actions and belongings, and the importance of helping others resolve issues, which fosters a sense of community and empathy.
Example Lesson: Observation and attention to detail
Explanation: The quest to find the wellie heightens River’s observational skills as he needs to be attentive to small details that could lead to solving the mystery.
Real-World Application: Enhancing these skills in children can improve their academic performance and increase their awareness and mindfulness in various aspects of their lives.