Toni the Superhero: Subtle Moral Lessons
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Re: Toni the Superhero: Subtle Moral Lessons
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Exactly. Any book that can encourage kids to do chores willingly is a winner.
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They also do what's known as being a self-manager, which means that they manage their own behaviors and then participate in an activity if they do well.Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 21:31Wow!!! That is very encouraging and constructive!holsam_87 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 21:09I agree with this completely. It will correlate to school as well. In the district that I work at, if kids are seen doing good things, then they receive a slip known as a "gold dog." They can then put their slips in a box to be drawn for a prize. Whole class incentives are called "red dogs" which allow classes to get a fun activity like a movie or an ice cream party.
“We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.”
—J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
So many moral lessons to be learnt not only for the kids but for the adults as well.Some Adults are still acting like children even in thier youth Age.please be humble and lowly to not only your parents but elders you find outside in your society.Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 09:59 Did anyone else notice how the author introduced subtle moral lessons?
Your immediate perception of a superhero is someone with super powers. Toni is introduced as a superhero, not just because he has super powers, but also because he helps out in the house, does his chores, etc.
What do you think of this? And, do you think this is something that children authors can adopt in their writing?
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Me too! Why didn't my brother (and for that matter, my boyfriend) read this when they were younger! Would have been ever so helpful.Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:53I absolutely agree with you! Unfortunately, none of my brothers read this book when they were younger!Bookmermaid wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:13I think it is part of the beauty of this book, the practical and realistic everyday chores he does. If I had a little brother as a little girl who began to help washing dishes because he wanted to be like his superhero I would be thrilled.Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 09:59 Did anyone else notice how the author introduced subtle moral lessons?
Your immediate perception of a superhero is someone with super powers. Toni is introduced as a superhero, not just because he has super powers, but also because he helps out in the house, does his chores, etc.
What do you think of this? And, do you think this is something that children authors can adopt in their writing?
For the record, my boyfriend's mother did apologise to me.
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This is the main reason I liked the book. I thought it was a positive way to introduce the concept of chores and responsibility.
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Oh my! Well, good for you! My only hope is to raise my children to help, otherwise, I'm on my own in that kitchen.Charlaigne wrote: ↑03 Jul 2018, 22:09Me too! Why didn't my brother (and for that matter, my boyfriend) read this when they were younger! Would have been ever so helpful.Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:53I absolutely agree with you! Unfortunately, none of my brothers read this book when they were younger!Bookmermaid wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:13
I think it is part of the beauty of this book, the practical and realistic everyday chores he does. If I had a little brother as a little girl who began to help washing dishes because he wanted to be like his superhero I would be thrilled.
For the record, my boyfriend's mother did apologise to me.
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Lolababs, we need more mothers like you!Lolababs94 wrote: ↑04 Jul 2018, 01:05Oh my! Well, good for you! My only hope is to raise my children to help, otherwise, I'm on my own in that kitchen.Charlaigne wrote: ↑03 Jul 2018, 22:09Me too! Why didn't my brother (and for that matter, my boyfriend) read this when they were younger! Would have been ever so helpful.Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:53
I absolutely agree with you! Unfortunately, none of my brothers read this book when they were younger!
For the record, my boyfriend's mother did apologise to me.
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The fact that Toni is a superhero that does everyday things is a nice touch, not only because it may encourage the children to copy their superhero, but also it might cause them to appreciate time, the time it takes a person to do something is a very valuable gift. That is something that is often overlooked. Perhaps books like this can change perceptions.