Toy Story 3 (Movie Storybook)
Look and Find Series
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What’s inside...
Buzz, Woody, and the rest of the toys haven't been played with for years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang finds itself accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy. Join Rapunzel, Cinderella, Belle and more delightful Disney Princesses! Your little one can look for 'find'ems' in eight busy scenes. Then they can turn to the back of the book for even more Look and Find challenges. Look and Find play helps children develop searching, matching, and reading skills, while keeping them engaged as they explore the wonderful worlds of the Disney Princesses.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
72 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Woody felt when Andy was going to college? Can you relate to how he might have felt?
Why do you think the toys were so determined to stick together, no matter what?
What would you have done if you were in Lotso's position? Do you think he made good choices?
How do the actions of Buzz and the other toys show the importance of friendship and loyalty?
What was your favorite part of the adventure, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating the characters' experiences to their own. Ask them to think about the value of teamwork and how they can apply it in their friendships. Highlight the moral dilemmas faced by the characters and discuss the importance of making good choices. Share your own thoughts about the story to foster a two-way conversation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, the toys work together to solve problems and overcome challenges, demonstrating how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply the importance of teamwork in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and value each other’s strengths.
Example Lesson: Embracing change
Explanation: As Andy prepares to leave for college, the toys face significant changes. The story highlights how they adapt and embrace their new circumstances.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to accept and adapt to changes in life, such as moving to a new place or transitioning to a new school.
Example Lesson: Loyalty and friendship
Explanation: The characters display unwavering loyalty to each other, sticking together through thick and thin.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of being a dependable friend and supporting their friends in both good and challenging times.
Example Lesson: Letting go and moving on
Explanation: The climax of the book teaches about letting go when Woody decides to stay with Bonnie, providing a chance for new experiences.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of letting go of old toys, belongings, or habits to make room for new experiences and growth.