Restaurant to Another World Vol. 1
#1 of 4 in Restaurant To Another World Series
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What’s inside...
Somewhere in Tokyo, there is a special door that opens once a week to welcome magical beings like dwarves, dragons, and elves to Western Restaurant Nekoya. While it appears to be an ordinary restaurant serving regular people, it also attracts fantastical beings from another world every Saturday. To these visitors, the familiar human fare is exotic, and the restaurant is known as Restaurant to Another World. Opening this book may lead to uncontrollable drooling and a grumbling belly!
Character compass
Master
Red Queen
Aletta
Kuro
Discussion points
What would you order if you visited the Western Restaurant Nekoya? Why?
How do you think the restaurant’s door appearing in different worlds affects the characters from those worlds?
Which character's story did you find most interesting and why?
How do the characters' interactions with food from another world change their perspective?
What lessons can we learn about diversity and acceptance from the interactions at the restaurant?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the uniqueness of the Western Restaurant Nekoya to spark imagination. Ask your child to describe their ideal magical restaurant. Discuss the importance of acceptance and open-mindedness towards different cultures as portrayed through the interaction of characters in the book. Encourage your child to talk about how food can bring people together, just like in the stories from the book. Lastly, relate the themes to your child’s everyday experiences to deepen their understanding and retention of the book's messages.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cultural awareness and appreciation
Explanation: The story unfolds in a unique restaurant that serves a diverse clientele from different worlds, highlighting various cuisines and cultures.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect different cultures and traditions, fostering a sense of global citizenship.
Example Lesson: The value of kindness
Explanation: Characters in the book exhibit kindness and hospitality to all guests, regardless of their backgrounds or where they come from.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to be kind and welcoming to everyone they meet, promoting inclusivity and friendliness in their own communities.
Example Lesson: Importance of hard work
Explanation: The restaurant's staff is depicted as diligent and passionate about their work, ensuring that all customers have a pleasant dining experience.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn the significance of dedication and hard work in achieving success and the impact it has on others' happiness.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The book's various dishes and the stories behind them pique the curiosity of characters, leading to discussions and learning experiences.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be curious about the world around them and to seek knowledge through exploration and asking questions.