Wallace and Gromit Amazing 3D Technovision (Wallace & Gromit)
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What’s inside...
This collection includes three 'Wallace and Gromit' episodes featuring the adventures of Wallace and his intelligent dog, Gromit, narrated by Peter Sallis, the original voice of Wallace. It also includes a detailed behind-the-scenes account of the animated film 'The Wrong Trousers', featuring the entire original storyboard, including scenes that were cut from the final production, and a description of how the film was conceived and developed.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-6
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Wallace and Gromit can teach us about teamwork and solving problems?
How do the inventions in the book inspire you to think creatively?
What is your favorite gadget from the book and why?
How do Wallace and Gromit handle challenges and what can we learn from them?
If you could create your own invention like Wallace, what would it be and how would it help people?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they know about Wallace and Gromit to gauge their familiarity and build excitement.
Use the illustrations in the book to ask your child to describe what they see and think will happen next, enhancing their prediction skills.
Encourage your child to think about how the characters’ emotions relate to the situations they’re in, deepening their emotional intelligence.
After reading, relate the problem-solving in the book to real-life situations your child may face, helping them apply the concepts.
Create a simple drawing or craft activity based on one of the inventions in the book to make the reading experience interactive and stimulating.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Innovation and Creativity
Explanation: The book showcases Wallace and Gromit engaging in various inventive escapades using 3D Technovision, emphasizing the power of innovation.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to think creatively and explore innovative solutions in their day-to-day challenges, whether in school projects or during play.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters encounter technological challenges that require critical thinking and problem-solving to overcome.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to develop their problem-solving skills, helping them tackle homework issues or resolve conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Wallace and Gromit consistently work together to handle complex situations, demonstrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working collaboratively in group activities at school or in team sports.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The duo's determination to troubleshoot and refine their inventions teaches perseverance through failures.
Real-World Application: It instills resilience in children, encouraging them to keep trying in the face of setbacks, be it in learning new skills or building friendships.