What Should Darla Do? Featuring the Power to Choose
#1 of 5 in Power to Choose Series
What’s inside...
The book stars the smart, savvy Darla, an astronaut-in-training, and presents different challenges and decisions for her to make at key points in the story, encouraging the reader to decide and thus choose their own adventure. It includes 8 different stories in one book, making it an empowering, interactive, and fun experience. Readers join Darla on an exciting adventure that kids will love.
Discussion points
What do you think Darla should have done in this situation? Why?
How did Darla's choices change the story? Can you think of a time when your choice changed something for you?
What were some consequences of Darla's actions? Were they good or bad, and how did they make you feel?
How do you think Darla felt when she made a good choice? How about a bad one?
If you were Darla, what would you do differently in any of her scenarios?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own life. Ask if they've faced similar situations and how they resolved them.
Praise your child for thoughtful responses and elaborating on their answers, fostering a positive conversational environment.
Use the Power to Choose aspect to discuss the importance of decision-making and consequences in daily life.
Foster empathy by discussing how the characters might have felt in various scenarios and why.
Pose hypothetical changes to the story and ask your child how they would write a different ending based on different choices.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision Making
Explanation: Darla faces different choices and scenarios, each leading to different outcomes based on her decisions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of thoughtful decision-making and consider the consequences of their actions in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Throughout the book, the impact of Darla’s choices on others is highlighted, showcasing how her decisions affect those around her.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand and value the feelings of others in their interactions and relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Darla encounters various challenges and uses critical thinking to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles in schoolwork or social settings.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Darla learns to take responsibility for her actions, understanding that her choices have consequences.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to accept responsibility in their daily tasks and learn from their experiences.