The Great Monster Hunt (Let's Read Together)
Let's Read Together Series
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When Duck wakes early one morning, she hears a strange noise coming from under her bed. Too scared to check it out herself, she enlists the help of her friend Pig and a group of brave animals. Together, they set out on a mission to confront the monster lurking beneath Duck's bed and discover its true identity.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
26 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Duck was feeling when she first heard the noise under her bed?
How did the animals’ ideas about the noise change throughout the story?
Why do you think teamwork was important for the animals to understand the scary noise?
What would you do if you heard a strange noise like Duck?
Can you think of a time when you were scared but discovered there was nothing to worry about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by relating to their personal experiences. Use expressions from the book to discuss the importance of asking for help and confronting fears. Highlight the problem-solving aspects and teamwork shown by the characters. Finally, reassure your child by talking about the misunderstandings that can arise from unknown situations, and how they can often turn out to be less scary than we initially think.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: In 'The Great Monster Hunt', Duck misinterprets a noise under her bed and the whole animal community comes together to uncover the truth. This process of investigation and collective problem-solving is demonstrated as each character contributes to finding a solution.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaboratively working with others to solve problems whether in school projects or during play, understanding the value of different perspectives and teamwork.
Example Lesson: Importance of communication
Explanation: Throughout the story, misunderstandings arise due to poor communication between the animals. Eventually, they realize the importance of clear conversations, allowing them to resolve the mystery of the noise under Duck's bed.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the significance of expressing themselves clearly and listening to others to avoid misinterpretations and foster healthy interactions.
Example Lesson: Dealing with fear
Explanation: The characters in the book all experience fear about the unknown noise, but together they learn to confront and understand what is frightening them.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their fears and understand that sometimes what they're afraid of isn't as scary as it seems when looked at more closely.
Example Lesson: The power of imagination
Explanation: The animals' wild ideas about what could be under the bed illustrate how imagination drives their actions and interpretations.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to use their imagination creatively while also teaching them to distinguish between imagination and reality.
Example Lesson: Value of community support
Explanation: As the animals gather to help Duck, this shows how community and friends are important for support during troubling times.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of seeking help and supporting others in their community or friends circle, building a sense of belonging and cooperation.