The LEGO® Batman Movie: The Making of the Movie
DK Readers L2: THE LEGO® BATMAN MOVIE Series
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What’s inside...
Journey beyond the on-screen world of The LEGO® Batman™ Movie and get an inside look at how the animated movie was created with The LEGO® Batman™ Movie: The Making of the Movie. Packed with stunning concept art, sketches, artwork, inspiration, and LEGO builds, the book tells the fascinating story of how The LEGO Batman Movie was made. Find out how your favorite heroes, villains, vehicles, and locations were created for the movie. Learn about each development stage of the movie, from the initial idea and storyboarding to recording the dialogue and special effects. Created in full collaboration with the LEGO Group and Warner Bros., The Making of The LEGO Batman Movie features exclusive insights from the filmmakers, animators, LEGO designers, and actors.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-17
Length
200 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Bruce Wayne (Batman)
Barbara Gordon
Harley Quinn
Robin (Dick Grayson)
Alfred Pennyworth
Joker
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of learning how The LEGO® Batman Movie was made, and why?
If you could design a scene in the movie, what would it look like and which characters would be in it?
How do the creators use different colors and shapes to express the personalities of the characters?
What did you learn about teamwork from seeing how many people worked together to create the movie?
How do you think the filmmakers felt when they finally completed the movie?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their imagination by asking them to describe their own LEGO® scene inspired by the movie. Discuss the importance of collaboration, as shown by the movie’s creation process, to help them appreciate teamwork. Use the visuals in the book to talk about how detail and creativity contribute to storytelling. Reiterate that every role in a project is important and ask them which movie-making role they would like to try and why.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The book showcases the collaborative efforts that go into making a movie, emphasizing the importance of teamwork among the characters as well as the production crew.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of working together to accomplish tasks more efficiently, which can be applied in group projects at school or in team sports.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The creation of the LEGO Batman movie involved a lot of creative decisions in terms of characters, plots, and designs, inspiring children to think outside the box.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to engage in creative activities like drawing, building, or writing, fostering inventive thinking and problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Overcoming Challenges
Explanation: The book details the challenges faced by the filmmakers and how they persevered, teaching the value of persistence in the face of obstacles.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of not giving up easily when faced with difficulties in their studies, hobbies, or personal projects.