Toy Town's Winning Team ( " Make Way for Noddy " )
#24 in Make Way For Noddy Series
What’s inside...
In this enchanting story, Mr. Wobbly Man, who lacks feet, is invited by Noddy to play football. Despite initial skepticism from the team, particularly Martha Monkey, Noddy's idea to position him as the goalkeeper turns out to be brilliant. Mr. Wobbly Man surprises everyone with his performance, winning over even his critics. The story is beautifully illustrated with CGI images from the popular TV series.
Discussion points
What do you think makes a team successful like the one in Toy Town?
How did the characters in the story help each other, and why is that important?
If you were a part of Toy Town's team, what role would you choose and why?
What would you do if you saw a teammate feeling sad or left out during a game?
How do you think the story would change if the characters didn't work together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the teamwork in the story to their real-life experiences in school or during play.
Discuss the importance of empathy and cooperation, highlighting how the characters' supportive actions led to success.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings based on different teamwork scenarios and discuss the potential outcomes.
Reinforce the message that everyone has unique contributions to a team, just like the diverse characters in Toy Town.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Toy Town’s Winning Team,' the characters learn to work together to achieve a common goal. The story emphasizes the importance of each member's contributions and how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate with others to complete projects or win games.
Example Lesson: Fair Play
Explanation: The book teaches the importance of playing by the rules and showing respect to all participants. It portrays the consequences of cheating and underscores the value of honesty in competitions.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in any competitive setting, encouraging children to always compete honestly and respect both the rules and their opponents.
Example Lesson: Handling Disappointment
Explanation: The characters in the story face setbacks and learn to cope with not always winning. This helps children understand that it's okay to lose and that effort is as important as the outcome.
Real-World Application: Children will learn to handle disappointment in real life, be it in academics, sports, or personal relationships, and to use setbacks as learning experiences.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Diversity
Explanation: Toy Town’s team is made up of various characters, each with unique abilities. The story showcases how these differences enrich team dynamics and contribute to the team’s success.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diverse abilities and backgrounds, understanding that everyone has something valuable to offer in team situations and community settings.