The Adventures of River and Luna
#1 of 1 in River And Luna'S Journeys Series
What’s inside...
Join River and Luna on their Camouflage Animal Adding Adventure! In this book, children have the opportunity to help the twins discover animals hiding in the Amazon while learning and reinforcing basic addition skills. Even children who excel in addition will enjoy helping River and Luna search for animals, solve mysteries, and dodge danger. Along the way, they'll encounter a bilingual jaguar, a sneaky giant snake, and other animals playing hide-and-seek in nature. Designed for kids ages 4-9, this adventure shows that learning math and science can be exciting and fun. Authors Carly Smith and Cristal Hernandez, who have been best friends and creative partners for 30 years, blend their passion for hands-on learning in this engaging educational journey.
Discussion points
What do you think River and Luna learned from their adventure?
How do you think the characters felt when they faced challenges?
What would you have done differently if you were in River's or Luna's shoes?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like River helped Luna?
What does friendship mean to you, and how can you be a good friend like River and Luna?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressions and voice modulation to match the emotions in the story to make the reading experience more immersive for your child.
Pause at key moments to ask your child how they think a character is feeling, encouraging them to put themselves in the character's shoes.
After reading the book, encourage your child to draw a picture or write a short story about their favorite part.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and ask your child to share a moment where working together helped them solve a problem.
Connect the themes from the book to real-life situations your child might encounter to reinforce the lessons conveyed in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: River and Luna learn to work together to solve problems and overcome obstacles during their adventures.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers in school projects or during playtime to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Respecting differences
Explanation: The story showcases River and Luna encountering various creatures and respecting their different ways of life.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to appreciate and respect diversity among classmates and in their community.
Example Lesson: Courage and bravery
Explanation: Throughout their journey, River and Luna face their fears and learn to be brave, helping each other along the way.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to face their own fears, whether it's trying out for a sports team, standing up in class, or making new friends.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The duo often encounters puzzles and challenges that they solve using their wits and the resources available to them.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and use problem-solving skills in their daily challenges, such as resolving conflicts with siblings or figuring out a difficult homework question.
Example Lesson: The value of curiosity
Explanation: River and Luna's adventures begin because of their curious natures, leading them to learn and grow.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to explore new topics, ask questions, and learn actively, fostering a lifelong love of learning.