Robot Santa: The Further Adventures of Santa's Twin
#2 in Santa's Twin Series
What’s inside...
In this sequel to Santa's Twin, Bob Claus tries to make up for last year's Christmas havoc by building an android to help his brother, Santa, by delivering toys in a gorilla-driven sleigh. Despite his good intentions, things go horribly wrong when the robot Santa gets a screw loose and goes on a rampage. Bob must gain control of the situation before Christmas night to avoid further trouble and prove himself to his brother.
Character compass
Trixie
Santa Claus
Tilly
Robot Santa
Discussion points
What do you think makes Robot Santa different from the real Santa?
How do you think the characters felt when Robot Santa was causing trouble?
What would you have done if you met Robot Santa?
Why is teamwork important according to the story?
How can we tell the difference between good and bad actions in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts on the characters’ actions and the consequences.
Highlight the importance of understanding right from wrong through the contrast between Robot Santa and the real Santa.
Discuss the role of teamwork and how the characters worked together to resolve the issues caused by Robot Santa.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings to the story and discuss the moral implications of each scenario.
Relate the story to real-life situations where they might have to differentiate between truthful and deceitful behaviors.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: In the story, characters work together to solve the problems created by Robot Santa, demonstrating the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve a common goal, which can be applied in school projects or family activities.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences of actions
Explanation: Robot Santa's actions in the story cause chaos, teaching children that actions have consequences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of thinking before acting, whether it’s in their interactions with friends or decisions in schoolwork.
Example Lesson: Creativity and problem-solving
Explanation: The characters in the book often use creative solutions to handle difficult situations created by Robot Santa.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to solve problems, which can be useful in academics and personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of intentions
Explanation: Despite Robot Santa’s troublesome behavior, the underlying intention was to assist the real Santa, emphasizing that good intentions matter.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider the intentions behind people's actions in addition to the outcomes, fostering empathy and understanding.
Example Lesson: Resilience in adversity
Explanation: Characters continue to confront challenges posed by Robot Santa's antics, showcasing resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of persistence and resilience in facing challenges, be it completing a difficult task or dealing with setbacks in personal goals.