Snowball Truce!: Book 2 (Where's Leopold?)
#2 of 2 in Where'S Leopold? Series
What’s inside...
Winter has come, and Leopold wants to use his invisibility to launch the best snowball fight of all time! His big sister, Celine, thinks he should be using his powers for the greater good. He could catch thieves, stop wars, or save the world, after all! Of course, Leopold would rather torment her. Celine bribes him with some cake and gets him to agree to a snowball truce. But Leo’s tricks don’t end, they just move indoors.
Discussion points
What would you do if you were in Leopold's shoes during the snowball fight?
How do you think Leopold feels when he uses his invisibility? Can you think of a time you wanted to be invisible?
What are some ways that Leopold could use his power to help others?
Why do you think the other characters react the way they do to Leopold's invisibility?
If you had a friend like Leopold, how would you handle the adventures and challenges?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their own feelings about invisibility and its consequences. Discuss the importance of empathy and understanding in friendships, much like Leopold's experiences. Share personal stories where you faced similar moral dilemmas or had to make tough choices, helping them connect the themes of the story to real-life situations. Lastly, highlight the fun and imaginative aspects of the story to fuel their creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of cooperation
Explanation: In 'Snowball Truce!', the characters must work together to resolve their conflicts, highlighting the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers on group projects or in team sports, learning to value each team member's contributions.
Example Lesson: Conflict resolution
Explanation: The story demonstrates how characters come to a truce and resolve their differences, offering strategies for managing disputes.
Real-World Application: Children can use these strategies to handle arguments with siblings or classmates, fostering a peaceful and respectful environment.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: Leopold's invisible adventures spark creativity, as children see how the invisible boy navigates his world.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination in play and problem solving, boosting their creative thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: The actions of the characters show that choices have consequences, both good and bad.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think before acting and consider the potential outcomes of their decisions, whether it’s in their interactions or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: The book explores different perspectives, helping children understand and empathize with different viewpoints.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop stronger social skills, as they learn to understand and respond to the feelings of others in their daily interactions.