Glam Prix Racers (Glam Prix Racers, 1)
#1 of 3 in Glam Prix Racers Series
What’s inside...
It's the start of a new race season on Glittergear Island! Mio the mermaid, her monster truck Mudwick, and their team want to win the magical Glam Prix Cup. But the Vroombot Crew of robots plan to cheat in the race! Can the Racers sparkle across the finish line first? This full-color adventure is the first installment in a young graphic novel trilogy about a team of fantasy creatures and their magical vehicles who use speed, smarts, and friendship to race their way to the top.
Discussion points
What did you think about the teamwork between the characters? How did they help each other throughout the race?
Which racer was your favorite and why? What qualities did you admire most about them?
How do the Glam Prix Racers overcome the challenges they face in the story? Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge and overcame it?
What lessons did the characters learn about friendship by the end of the book?
How did the story make you feel? Were there parts that made you excited, worried, or happy?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book. Validate their feelings and share your own impressions to foster a deeper connection. Highlight the importance of teamwork and resilience as demonstrated by the characters. Discuss how challenges can lead to growth and learning opportunities. Use the story as a starting point to talk about personal experiences related to the themes of the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Glam Prix Racers,' the Sparkle Sisters band together to overcome obstacles during the race, demonstrating the importance of working together to achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of cooperation during group activities at school or in sports, understanding that together, they can accomplish more than they can individually.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The characters in the book use their unique creative skills to design and enhance their racing carts. This highlights the value of innovative thinking and creativity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to embrace their creativity in problem-solving, whether it be in arts and crafts projects or finding new ways to tackle homework problems.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the race, the characters face numerous challenges but never give up. Their persistence showcases the importance of resilience.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of persevering through personal challenges, whether it’s learning a new skill or dealing with setbacks in school or friendships.
Example Lesson: Fair Play
Explanation: The story conveys respect among competitors and emphasizes the importance of playing fair, even in a competitive scenario.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply principles of fairness in their interactions with peers, whether in games, sports, or sharing resources.
Example Lesson: Friendship and Loyalty
Explanation: The bonds between the team members grow stronger as they face adversities together, underlining the value of friendship and loyalty.
Real-World Application: This reinforces the significance of nurturing friendships and being a loyal friend in their everyday interactions with peers.