The Land of Snow (Starlight Snowdogs, Book 1)
#1 of 2 in Starlight Snowdogs Series
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What’s inside...
Join Ella and her husky puppy on magical adventures with the Starlight Snow Dogs! When Ella adopts an abandoned husky puppy named Blue, she discovers he is part of a magical dogsled team known as the Starlight Snowdogs. Chosen to guide the sled in times of trouble, Ella and Blue journey to the Arctic to aid polar bears struggling on thinning ice. They meet Saskia, an Inuit grandmother who shares ancient legends and secrets of the dogsled team's ancestors. Back home, Ella learns to train her wilful puppy and eagerly anticipates their next adventure.
Discussion points
How do you think the snowdogs felt when they first discovered the Land of Snow?
What would you do if you had a chance to visit the Land of Snow?
Which snowdog did you like the most and why?
How did the snowdogs help each other in their adventures?
What lessons did the snowdogs learn during their journey?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own snowy adventure, asking what characters they would meet and obstacles they might face.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps them connect visually and emotionally with the story.
Discuss the importance of teamwork as illustrated by the snowdogs, and relate it to real-life situations like working together with friends or family.
Pose hypothetical questions that place your child in the story, enhancing their empathy and understanding of the characters’ feelings and actions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'The Land of Snow', the pack of snowdogs must work together to navigate challenges in the snowy terrain, teaching the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: The snowdogs face various obstacles but continue pushing forward. Their journey showcases the power of persistence amidst difficulties.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to keep trying in the face of challenges, whether it be in learning new skills or solving problems at home or school.
Example Lesson: Kindness and Compassion
Explanation: Characters in the book often help each other, promoting a message of empathy and understanding.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being kind and helping others, which they can practice in their interactions with family and friends.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: When facing the unknown territories and unforeseen situations, the characters show bravery, teaching children to face fears with courage.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to face their own fears, such as trying out for a new sport or speaking in front of a class.
Example Lesson: Importance of Adventure and Exploration
Explanation: The book's setting in 'The Land of Snow' ignites curiosity and adventure, showing the joys of exploring new environments.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore their own world, be more curious and discover new interests and hobbies.