Tales of the Full Moon
Melusine Series
What’s inside...
By the light of the full moon, Spinosa the spider spins captivating tales of the African bush country, featuring a variety of animal characters each with their own unique story. Among these tales are the story of a grumpy rhino who learns an important lesson in tolerance, and a humorous account of a silly zebra who misplaces her stripes. Hardcover book
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
97 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the animals in the stories might be feeling during the full moon?
How do the tales change your view about the natural world?
Which story was your favorite and why?
Can you imagine a new adventure for one of the characters from the book? What would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive read-aloud techniques to convey the emotions and excitement of the stories, making each tale lively and engaging.
After reading a story, pause to ask your child about their thoughts and feelings on the events and characters, fostering a deeper understanding and connection.
Encourage your child to draw or act out their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps them express their understanding and interpretations creatively.
Discuss the moral of each story and relate it to real-life situations or decisions to help your child apply the lessons learned.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: In 'Tales of the Full Moon,' characters often face challenges that require them to understand and share the feelings of others. This is demonstrated through interactions where characters help each other overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being considerate of their friends’ feelings and learning to support one another during difficult times.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The book showcases several characters working together to solve problems, highlighting how teamwork leads to success.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to participate in group activities at school or in sports, teaching them the value of cooperation and collective effort.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: Characters in the book often take brave actions to help their friends or achieve a common goal, despite their fears.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own fears and understand that it’s okay to be scared, yet still take action when necessary.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The setting in 'Tales of the Full Moon' is rich with natural landscapes, and characters show respect towards their environment.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be more environmentally conscious and participate in activities such as recycling or planting trees.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: As the characters embark on magical adventures, they use their creativity to navigate through them, showing how imagination can solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their imagination in play and learning situations, fostering creativity and innovative thinking.