The Superhero in All of Us
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What’s inside...
A beautiful story about a little boy named Joshua and his approaching 4th birthday. As the birthday approaches, Joshua has a special wish he hopes will come true. Alongside the birthday excitement, Joshua faces a moment of saying goodbye, which challenges him to find his inner superhero. The story, 'The Superhero in all of Us,' is a heartwarming tale that beautifully explores themes of strength, love, family, and bravery in the modern world.
Age
5-7
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make someone a superhero? Can you think of anyone you know who has those qualities?
If you had a superpower, what would it be and how would you use it to help others?
How did the characters in the story use their strengths to overcome challenges? Can you think of a time when you used your strengths to solve a problem?
Why do you think teamwork was important in the story? Can you share an experience where teamwork helped you achieve something?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the qualities of superheroes in the book to people they admire in real life, fostering a connection between fiction and reality.
Ask open-ended questions that require more than a 'yes' or 'no' answer to stimulate deeper thinking and conversation.
Praise your child’s responses and elaborations, reinforcing their confidence in expressing thoughts and opinions.
Share your own thoughts and responses to the book’s themes, showing that dialogue is a two-way exchange and modeling engaged reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through the story, children see how the protagonist learns to understand the feelings and perspectives of others, despite their differences.
Real-World Application: Children can practice empathy by considering their friends' feelings and viewpoints, improving their interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution skills.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: The book portrays the protagonist facing their fears to help others, illustrating the importance of bravery.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by standing up for themselves and others, or trying new activities that may seem initially intimidating.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The main character is tasked with important missions and learns to take responsibility for their actions, showing the positive outcomes of responsible behavior.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to take responsibility for their chores, homework, and the way they treat others.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, the protagonist collaborates with others to solve problems, highlighting the benefits of working together.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to participate in group activities and understand the value of teamwork in achieving common goals.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The protagonist faces many challenges but persists, teaching children the value of not giving up in the face of adversity.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children persist in their studies, hobbies, and personal goals, even when difficulties arise.