Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up (Limited Edition): A Petrifying Pop-Up for the Holidays
The Nightmare Before Christmas Series
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What’s inside...
This autographed edition of The Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up by New York Times best-selling pop up master Matthew Reinhart comes in a slipcase with a special pop cover exclusive to this edition.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
11-12
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Jack Skellington
Zero
Professor Finkelstein
The Mayor
Sally
Santa Claus
Barrel
Lock
Oogie Boogie
Shock
Discussion points
What feelings did you experience when you saw the pop-up scenes in the book?
Which character from the story would you like to meet and why?
How do you think Jack Skellington feels about Halloween and Christmas? What makes you think that?
Can you think of a time when you tried something new like Jack did? What happened?
What lesson do you think Jack learned by the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use emotive language to describe scenes and characters, prompting your child to consider their feelings and reactions.
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences, which fosters deeper personal connections with the themes.
Ask your child to imagine alternative scenarios within the story, which aids in developing creative thinking skills.
Discuss the motives and emotions of different characters, encouraging empathy and understanding from your child’s perspective.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of embracing uniqueness
Explanation: Jack Skellington, the protagonist, is a character who stands out for his unique interest in Christmas in a town obsessed with Halloween. His journey illustrates the importance of embracing our individual differences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and celebrate their own unique traits and those of others, fostering a sense of self-acceptance and open-mindedness in diverse environments.
Example Lesson: The importance of understanding and respecting different cultures
Explanation: Jack's fascination and misunderstandings about Christmas highlight the necessity of understanding cultures different from our own to truly appreciate and respect them.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to approach cultural differences with curiosity and respect, promoting empathy and social harmony.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Jack's well-intentioned plans to take over Christmas ultimately lead to chaos. However, he learns from these mistakes, showing resilience and the capacity to grow from errors.
Real-World Application: Children can understand that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and personal development, and that failures can be valuable lessons.
Example Lesson: The power of collaboration
Explanation: Despite initial setbacks, Jack collaborates with others to rectify his mistakes, showcasing the effectiveness of working together towards a common goal.
Real-World Application: This lesson underscores the importance of teamwork and cooperation in achieving objectives, a skill vital in school projects and later professional environments.