SURPRISE DISGUISE!
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What’s inside...
In 'SURPRISE DISGUISE!' by Golden Books, readers follow along as Bob and his friends prepare for a costume party with Spud providing a few surprises. The story celebrates creativity and the joy of pretending through a game of dress-up and disguise, with vibrant illustrations and engaging text enhancing the experience. Children are encouraged to think outside the box and embrace make-believe, with a full page of stickers and a DIY disguise activity with Spud on the back cover adding to the fun.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters felt when they discovered each surprise?
Why do you think disguises are used in the story?
How do you think the story would change if there were no disguises?
Can you think of a time you wore a disguise or costume? How did it make you feel?
What is your favorite part of the story and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the disguises and surprises in the story.
Relate the story to personal experiences by sharing a time when you or someone else used a disguise.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next after each surprise reveal to build anticipation and involvement.
Discuss the characters’ emotions in different scenarios to enhance empathy and understanding.
Highlight the importance of creativity and imagination, as shown through the various disguises in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: In 'Surprise Disguise!', children explore the fun and excitement of dressing up in various costumes. Through the characters’ playful experiences, the book highlights the importance of using imagination to create and explore different identities.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in dress-up play which helps them develop creativity and explore various roles and scenarios in real life.
Example Lesson: Understanding and Empathy
Explanation: By seeing characters in the book take on numerous roles, children learn to understand and empathize with different perspectives and emotions, making it easier to relate to others.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children in real-world interactions by encouraging them to appreciate and respect diverse viewpoints and feelings among peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book showcases characters who use their costumes to solve problems and face challenges, thereby teaching children the importance of thinking critically and creatively to find solutions.
Real-World Application: Children can use problem-solving skills learned through the story when they encounter obstacles or challenges in school or during play, brainstorming creative solutions.
Example Lesson: Self-expression
Explanation: As characters in 'Surprise Disguise!' choose different disguises, they express their interests and personalities. This helps children understand that they can express who they are through their choices and actions.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to confidently express themselves in various situations, whether choosing what to wear or selecting an activity, reflecting their personality and preferences.
Example Lesson: Joy of Sharing
Explanation: The narrative encourages sharing experiences as characters have fun together in their disguises, demonstrating the joy and bond it creates among them.
Real-World Application: This lesson promotes cooperative play and shared activities in children's everyday lives, helping them build strong friendships and social skills.