The Amazing Book of LEGO Star Wars
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The Amazing Book of LEGO® Star Wars™ is the perfect first book for young fans of the LEGO Star Wars universe. Aimed at children aged 5 and above, it features large, dynamic images of heroes and villains along with carefully leveled text that explores key themes. The book includes full and half-page fold-outs of extra-large images and a fold-out poster at the end, making it an engaging and visually stimulating experience for young readers. © & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.
Age
5-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite character in LEGO Star Wars, and what qualities do you admire in them?
If you could design a LEGO Star Wars adventure, what would it look like?
How does teamwork play a role in the stories of LEGO Star Wars?
What lessons can we learn from the conflicts and resolutions in LEGO Star Wars?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use character-focused questions to help children articulate their feelings and thoughts about certain traits and behaviors.
Encourage creativity by asking them to imagine their own scenarios or storylines in the LEGO Star Wars universe.
Discuss the importance of working together and how different characters contribute to common goals in the stories.
Use conflicts in the story as a starting point to talk about problem-solving and understanding different perspectives.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Through various LEGO Star Wars adventures, characters must work together to overcome obstacles, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn to collaborate with peers in school projects and group activities, understanding that teamwork can lead to success.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving and Creativity
Explanation: As characters assemble LEGO pieces to build solutions, this book encourages creative problem solving.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these skills to think creatively when faced with challenges in their academic and personal life, finding innovative solutions.
Example Lesson: Perseverance and Resilience
Explanation: Characters often face challenges and setbacks which they overcome, teaching children the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of persisting through difficulties in their studies or while learning new skills.
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
Explanation: The diverse range of characters and species in the LEGO Star Wars universe teaches children about the strength in diversity and the importance of inclusion.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and embrace differences among classmates and in diverse social settings.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Good vs. Evil
Explanation: The narrative often centers around the battle between the dark side and the light side, teaching children about ethics and moral choices.
Real-World Application: This can help children differentiate between right and wrong in real-world scenarios and make ethical decisions.