The Tindims and the Turtle Tangle (The Tindims): 2
#2 of 6 in The Tindims Series
on Goodreads (15)
What’s inside...
The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle. In the second book of the series, the Tindims continue their mission to reuse and recycle rubbish into treasure, providing more fun and funny adventures that encourage conservation and creativity among young readers.
Discussion points
How do the Tindims show their care for the environment, and why is that important?
What can we learn from the turtle's experience in the story?
How do the actions of the Tindims inspire us to help our own community?
What are some ways we can help protect sea creatures like the turtles?
Tip: Role play these questions
Highlight the importance of teamwork as depicted in the Tindims' efforts, emphasizing how working together can help solve big problems.
Discuss the concept of environmental conservation with your child and relate it to simple daily activities they can participate in, like recycling or saving water.
Encourage your child to think of creative ways they could help animals or the environment, making the conversation interactive and action-oriented.
Draw parallels between the book's message and real-world events or efforts concerning wildlife protection and care for the environment, making the discussion relevant and educational.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Environmental Awareness
Explanation: The Tindims show the importance of recycling and taking care of the environment by collecting rubbish to repurpose on their island.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be conscious of their environmental impact and to practice recycling in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The Tindims work together to solve the problem of the tangled turtle, showcasing the power of collective effort.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value teamwork and understand that working together can lead to solving problems more effectively.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: The story highlights the Tindims’ empathetic response to the turtle's plight, teaching children to care for other creatures.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to show compassion and kindness towards animals and people in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The Tindims face challenges which they overcome through innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with obstacles.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite difficulties, the Tindims do not give up. Their resilience in finding solutions is a central theme.
Real-World Application: It instills the virtue of perseverance in children, teaching them to be resilient in difficult situations.