The Loud House #5: After Dark (5)
#5 of 24 in The Loud House Series
on Goodreads (84)
What’s inside...
At 11 years old, Lincoln Loud is the middle child with five older sisters and five younger sisters. He has learned that surviving the Loud household means staying a step ahead with a plan, despite things often going wrong. As the only boy, Lincoln enjoys perks like having his own room, but also faces challenges such as excessive attention from his sisters who mother, tease, and use him in various ways. Despite the chaos, Lincoln loves his sisters and is always ready to help them or get involved in the lives of his friends' families, the McBrides and the Casanovas. Meanwhile, the Loud kids experience a series of nighttime adventures filled with sleepwalking, space dreams, scientific surveys, songwriting, worm hunting, and searching for a sticky ghost, ensuring there's never a dull moment in the Loud House.
Discussion points
What do you think each character learned about themselves or others after their adventures in the dark?
How do the characters' reactions to being 'After Dark' differ and why do you think that is?
If you were part of the Loud family's after-dark escapade, what would you have done differently?
Which character would you want to team up with during a nighttime adventure and why?
How do you think the story would change if it happened during the day instead?
Tip: Role play these questions
Emphasize the importance of understanding different perspectives by discussing the varied reactions of characters in the book.
Encourage empathy by asking your child how they think the characters felt during their challenging situations and why.
Strengthen problem-solving skills by challenging your child to come up with alternative solutions for the problems the characters faced.
Promote creativity by asking your child to imagine a new adventure for the Loud family, discussing possible scenarios and outcomes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'The Loud House #5: After Dark', characters are depicted managing household duties and personal responsibilities, reinforcing the importance of being responsible.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking charge of simple tasks at home such as tidying up their room or completing homework on time.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The storyline showcases the siblings working together to solve problems, highlighting the value of cooperation and teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be mirrored in a child’s life during group activities at school or in sports, teaching them to collaborate effectively with others.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters encounter various challenges that they must overcome, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach challenges in their everyday life with a solution-oriented mindset, whether it's dealing with a disagreement with a friend or tackling a difficult school assignment.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The characters often use imaginative and creative methods to handle their adventurous situations, stressing the importance of creativity.
Real-World Application: Kids can embrace creativity to express themselves in arts, crafts, or even in finding inventive solutions to their own small-scale problems.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Understanding and helping each other with their fears and problems is a recurring theme, which teaches children the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: This helps children learn to be considerate and supportive of the feelings and situations of others around them, be it family or friends.