Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
#3 of 19 in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
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What’s inside...
Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley's spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware-you could end up sleeping with the lights on! And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's first two awesome friendly books, the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal and Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!
Discussion points
Which spooky story was your favorite, and what did you enjoy most about it?
How did Rowley's reactions to scary situations make you feel? Can you relate to any of his fears?
What lessons do you think Rowley learned from his spooky adventures?
If you could create your own spooky story, what would it be about and who would be the main character?
Do you think it's important to be brave like Rowley, even when you're afraid? Why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the book’s characters and events, validating their emotions and opinions.
Connect the stories to your child’s experiences by discussing times when they felt scared and how they overcame those fears.
Promote creativity by inviting your child to draw or write their own spooky story, inspired by Rowley's tales.
Foster empathy by discussing the different reactions characters have to fear, and ask how your child might help a friend who's feeling scared.
Extend the conversation beyond the book by exploring themes of bravery and friendship, relating them to your child’s world.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through the various spooky tales, readers see how characters understand and empathize with each other despite their fears and differences.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons by being supportive and understanding towards their peers, embracing differences, and helping each other in challenging situations.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The book encourages children to use their imagination as they engage with characters in supernatural and fantastical settings.
Real-World Application: This promotes creativity in children which can be utilized in problem-solving, storytelling, or even in their daily playtime activities.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: Characters in the stories often face consequences brought about by their decisions, teaching readers about responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children learn that their actions have impacts, teaching them to think before acting and to be accountable for their decisions.
Example Lesson: Courage and Facing Fears
Explanation: Many stories involve characters who overcome their fears, providing a blueprint for bravery and courage.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to face their own fears and challenges, whether it's trying out for a school play, standing up to a bully, or sleeping alone in the dark.
Example Lesson: The Value of Friendship
Explanation: The stories highlight friendships that provide support and joy amidst the spooky scenarios.
Real-World Application: This underscores the importance of friendship in real life, encouraging children to foster and value their relationships with their peers.