The Naughtiest Unicorn and the Spooky Surprise
#7 of 13 in The Naughtiest Unicorn Series
What’s inside...
A brand new book in the bestselling NAUGHTIEST UNICORN series, this installment is perfect for Halloween and unicorn fans. Mira and her unicorn Dave are excited for Halloween activities at Unicorn School, but things take a spooky turn with the arrival of a strange new teacher and the disappearance of other teachers. Mira and her friends must uncover the mystery or face a seriously spooky surprise. The series is authored by Pip Bird, who is based in London and dreams of having her own Unicorn Best Friend Forever.
Character compass
Mira
Dave The Unicorn
Discussion points
How do you think Mira felt when the spooky surprise happened? What would you do if you were in her place?
Why do you think the unicorn behaved the way it did? Would you want a unicorn friend like that?
What is the importance of friendship in the story? Can you share a time when a friend helped you through a spooky or challenging situation?
How do the characters change from the beginning to the end of the book? What do you think caused those changes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the book's events, relating them to their own experiences. Ask questions that require more than a yes or no response to foster deeper thinking. Offer personal anecdotes about overcoming fears, which can create a supportive atmosphere for discussing the book's themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Bravery in facing fears
Explanation: In the story, the characters encounter various spooky scenarios. Through these experiences, they learn that facing fears directly diminishes their power, demonstrating bravery.
Real-World Application: Children reading this can learn to confront their own fears, whether it's trying out for a new sport or speaking in front of the class, understanding that courage can lead to positive outcomes.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: The characters have to work together to solve the spooky mysteries. This cooperation highlights how teamwork can lead to successfully overcoming challenges.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to collaborate with peers in school projects or in team sports, appreciating that collective efforts can achieve more than individual actions.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: When characters are honest about their fears and feelings, solutions become clearer, emphasizing the importance of honest communication.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this by expressing themselves truthfully to friends and family, fostering stronger relationships and mutual trust.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards others
Explanation: Understanding and respecting the fears of others, even if they seem trivial, is a key theme, promoting empathy and kindness.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be considerate of others' feelings and perspectives, improving social interactions and nurturing compassion in their community interactions.