There's a Yeti in the Playground!
Baby Aliens Series
What’s inside...
Izzy and friends are excited! The snow is falling fast and they're hoping they'll all be sent home early. But then they hear weird noises in the playground, and find a big footprint in the snow... And that's when they know! There's a YETI in the playground and it's HUNGRY! Laugh-out-loud fun from Blue Peter Award winners Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
256 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to have a Yeti in your playground?
How do you think the children in the story felt when they saw the Yeti?
What would you do if you encountered a mysterious creature at school?
Why do you think Yetis are often portrayed as mysterious or secretive in stories?
What can we learn about friendship and teamwork from the characters’ reactions to the Yeti?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show genuine interest in their responses to encourage deeper thinking.
Use expressive reading to bring the story's characters and scenarios to life, making the discussion more vivid and engaging.
Relate the story to your child’s own school experiences to personalize the conversation.
Discuss the emotions depicted in the book, asking how certain events might make them feel, to cultivate empathy.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or adventures involving the Yeti to foster creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Imagination
Explanation: The book showcases children using their imagination to transform their playground into a snowy adventure with a Yeti. It emphasizes creative play which is crucial for cognitive development.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to engage in imaginative play, enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: Characters in the story work together to explore the mystery of the Yeti, demonstrating teamwork.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of working collaboratively at school or in group activities, promoting social and emotional development.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: The children analyze clues about the Yeti, encouraging readers to think critically and make deductions.
Real-World Application: Helps children apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and make informed decisions in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Handling Fear
Explanation: The book addresses overcoming fears as the children confront the mythical Yeti, showing bravery.
Real-World Application: Empowers children to face their own fears and challenges in everyday life with courage and resilience.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: Through their shared adventure, the characters demonstrate the importance of friendship and trust.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to build and maintain supportive friendships, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect.