Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
What’s inside...
A ghost tries to scare a sleeping Lydia Lou, but she doesn't wake up. So he gathers a noisy group of friends to help him. Will they ever manage to wake Lydia Lou? A new picture book from the author of 'The Gruffalo' and 'Room on the Broom'. A little ghost tries to give Lydia Lou a scare, but he can't even wake her up. So he fetches his noisy animal friends to help. 'Mew! Moo! Too-whit too-whoo! Wake up do, Lydia Lou!' Will anything ever wake her? A gentle and playful bedtime read, full of fun sounds which children will love to join in with time and time again.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made Lydia Lou wake up?
How do you think the ghost felt when trying to wake Lydia Lou?
Why is it important to have friends help you?
What would you do if you were trying to wake someone up?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine different scenarios by asking them how they would attempt to wake Lydia Lou.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and ask your child to think of a time when they worked together with friends to achieve something.
Ask your child how they think the story would change if Lydia Lou didn’t wake up, promoting critical thinking about story outcomes.
Use expressive voices for the characters to make the reading more dynamic and engaging, enhancing your child’s listening and comprehension skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Cooperation
Explanation: The story shows how various characters come together with a plan to wake Lydia Lou with a ghostly wail. Their teamwork and collaboration are essential to their success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of working together to achieve a common goal, which can be applied in group projects or family tasks.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Problem Solving
Explanation: The characters in the book use creative means to solve the problem of waking Lydia Lou, which encourages thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to use their imagination to tackle challenges, whether in play or homework.
Example Lesson: Facing Fears
Explanation: Lydia Lou confronts the situation of waking up to a ghostly noise, which addresses themes of handling fear and anxiety in a light-hearted way.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand that it’s okay to feel scared and that there are playful and creative ways to deal with their fears.