The Bad Guys Box Set: Books 1-5
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What’s inside...
This comprehensive guide introduces the good and the bad in the universe through the tales of The Bad Guys. The box set includes five hilarious adventures: The Bad Guys, The Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable, The Bad Guys in The Furball Strikes Back, The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens, and The Bad Guys in Interstellar Gas. Once notorious villains, these ex-bad guys strive to do good in their town. Readers aged 8-11 will enjoy laughing their way through eight books in The Bad Guys series, as the characters embark on funny and clever missions to make a positive impact. Each story guarantees at least a smile or a chuckle from any reader.
Character compass
Mr. Wolf
Mr. Shark
Mr. Piranha
Mr. Snake
Dr. Marmalade
Discussion points
What do you think makes someone a 'bad guy'? Can they change?
Which of the characters did you find most interesting or funny, and why?
How did the characters work together to solve problems?
What did you learn about friendship from this story?
If you could have any adventure like the Bad Guys, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on each character’s traits and actions and relate them to real-life scenarios.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings for the stories, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and how it is depicted in the book, connecting it to your child's daily interactions.
Together, explore the concept of redemption and second chances, emphasizing moral and ethical growth.
Create a fun environment for discussion, perhaps reenacting favorite scenes or creating drawings of favorite characters.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the series, the characters must work together to overcome various challenges, demonstrating that collective effort often leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is a vital skill in school projects and team sports.
Example Lesson: The power of redemption
Explanation: The protagonists in the books are former villains who strive to do good, showing that everyone has the capacity for change and making better choices.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children that people can change for the better and encourages them to give others a second chance.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: The characters frequently face situations where they need to understand and empathize with each other's fears and motivations.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and emotions, fostering greater understanding and tolerance in real-life interactions.
Example Lesson: Courage to face fears
Explanation: The characters often confront their fears to help others, showing bravery and courage.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to tackle their own fears and understand that being brave is not about the absence of fear, but acting despite it.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Each book presents new challenges for the characters to solve, promoting critical thinking and innovative solutions.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to think creatively and develop problem-solving abilities that can help them in academic and social situations.