Finn and Liam's Bedtime Breakout
What’s inside...
Finn and Liam don't like going to bed, as they prefer playing. When Bedtime approaches to end their playtime, they decide to escape and embark on an adventure across oceans and mountains. They rely on teamwork, bravery, and help from friends to make their way home and enjoy their final moments of play. But the challenge remains whether they can outpace Bedtime.
Age
3-18
Length
46 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Finn and Liam feel when they planned their bedtime breakout? What would you feel in their place?
What are some of the creative solutions Finn and Liam came up with during their adventure? Can you think of any other solutions they might have tried?
Why do you think Finn and Liam wanted to stay up past their bedtime? Have you ever felt the same way?
What do you think about the way the story ended? How would you have liked it to end?
How did Finn and Liam work together to solve problems? Why is teamwork important?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, focus on the emotions and motivations of the characters to help your child understand and express their own feelings.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative scenarios or endings to the story to enhance their creative thinking skills.
Use examples from the book to discuss the importance of rules and routines, such as bedtime, and why they might be important even though they might not always be fun.
Highlight the problem-solving and teamwork aspects of the story to emphasize the value of collaboration and thinking creatively to overcome challenges.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Finn and Liam work together to overcome obstacles during their bedtime adventure, demonstrating the effectiveness of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working together with siblings or classmates on tasks, enhancing their social skills and ability to handle group dynamics.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Throughout their journey, the characters encounter various challenges that they need to solve creatively.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively in their daily activities, such as resolving conflicts with peers or tackling difficult homework.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The protagonists learn to take responsibility for their actions when their adventure leads to unexpected chaos.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to own up to their actions and understand the consequences, promoting responsible behavior at home and school.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: Facing fears is a major theme as Finn and Liam confront spooky shadows and strange noises.
Real-World Application: This can help children face their own fears and anxieties, enhancing their emotional resilience.
Example Lesson: Importance of Following Rules
Explanation: The story highlights the reasons behind certain rules as the characters realize the safety that their usual bedtime routine provides.
Real-World Application: Kids learn why rules are in place, teaching them to adhere to guidelines set by parents or teachers for their well-being.