The Magic Paintbrush and Other Enchanted Tales (Ghostwriter Book 5)
Ghostwriter Series
What’s inside...
Incredible stories. Award-winning storytellers. Epic adventure, mystery, and fun? We've got it all in Ghostwriter-the extraordinary new series from the Emmy-award winning hit Apple TV+ show, created by your friends at Sesame Workshop. Three tales of middle-grade magic from around the globe! Discover a paintbrush that brings to life whatever is drawn, a mysterious girl who communicates with animals and controls the weather, and an enchanted statue that grants major-league baseball skills in fun remixes of classic folktales by award-winning authors Henry Lien, Jennifer Torres, and Varsha Bajaj. Featuring an introduction by Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winning poet and writer Kwame Alexander. The book also includes bonus activities: Games, Quizzes, Puzzles, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Crafts!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-12
Length
144 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you had a magic paintbrush like the one in the story?
How do you think the characters felt when they discovered the magical items?
Why is it important to use power or magic for good purposes?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone and how it made you feel?
What lesson did you learn from the story that you can use in your own life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and relate the magical events to their own experiences. Discuss the moral lessons each tale presents and how they can apply these lessons in their daily life. Additionally, reinforce the positive outcomes of using one's abilities for the benefit of others, enhancing both empathy and ethical decision-making.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: Through the adventures of using a magic paintbrush, children learn how creativity can lead to extraordinary results.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore artistic expression and think outside the box in problem-solving situations both in school and at home.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The protagonist learns to handle the power of the magic paintbrush responsibly, understanding the impact of their creations.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of using their skills and talents in a way that considers the consequences and benefits others.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Characters in the book face challenges that require persistence and determination to overcome, emphasizing the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to keep trying and working hard, even when facing difficulties in their own tasks or learning processes.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: Interactions between characters highlight the importance of being kind and understanding others’ feelings.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be empathetic towards classmates and friends, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.