The Bot in Bede
Bede Adventures Series
What’s inside...
The Bot in Bede follows the journey of a young boy named Tom and his robot friend as they embark on a mysterious adventure in the magical town of Bede. Together, they uncover secrets, face challenges, and discover the true meaning of friendship. In addition, the town of Bede has a big metal bot programmed to delete everything, which poses a threat to the town. Can Neve the athlete do anything about it?
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made Bot feel happy or sad in the story?
How would you help Bot if you were a character in the book?
What lessons did Bot learn throughout his adventures?
Can you think of a time when you felt like Bot? What happened?
If you could give Bot one piece of advice, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of Bot and other characters, enhancing understanding and empathy.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story, fostering critical thinking and engagement.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene from the book. Discuss why they chose that particular scene.
Relate the story’s themes to your child’s experiences, making the book more relevant and meaningful.
Pause after exciting moments in the story to allow your child to absorb the events and express their feelings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, The Bot in Bede learns the value of working together with others to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children can apply the concept of teamwork by participating in group activities at school or collaborating with siblings at home to complete a task.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The Bot in Bede uses unconventional methods to complete tasks, demonstrating the power of creative thinking.
Real-World Application: Kids can embrace creativity when faced with challenges or projects, finding new ways to achieve goals whether in art class or during playtime.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in the Face of Challenges
Explanation: The Bot faces numerous setbacks but continues to push forward, showing resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to not give up easily, whether it's learning a new skill or dealing with day-to-day obstacles.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: By interacting with various characters, The Bot in Bede learns to understand and share their feelings.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be empathetic towards their friends' feelings and viewpoints, aiding in their emotional and social development.