The Night The Lights Went Out: A Story that Promotes Family Time, Imagination & Unplugging by Tiffany Obeng
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Reading Age: 5-8 years (publisher’s suggestion)
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A necessary reminder for children and adults alike.
Opening with a scene with a young man bouncing about the house, my son AIdyn, resonated with Avery immediately. We see a full range of emotions for our main character as he spirals from immense fun to boredom and then joy all over again.
The author uses an occurrence that impacts many families– a power outage. As Avery searches for something to keep his attention, our children have the opportunity to put themselves in Avery’s shoes and consider how they would handle the situation as well. Finding joy in enjoying family time is the ultimate win for all involved.
The author gives us positive images of the family for all to enjoy. We see Avery’s family enjoying moments of togetherness, exploring the breadth of their vocabulary, and playing new games together.
If you are following our ENGAGE Method, look at E – Entice Them w/ the Cover. The cover is so intriguing that it will pull even the most reluctant readers into an enjoyable storytime.
This book is a lovely reminder of the importance of family time for children and adults alike.
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AN ENGAGING STORY THAT SHOWS CHILDREN OF THE DIGITAL AGE:
- LIFE CAN BE ENJOYED WITHOUT TV, ELECTRONICS OR SOCIAL MEDIA
- FAMILY TIME CAN BE FUN
- ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH A LITTLE IMAGINATION
Avery is having an amazing night of fun. He has lights, TV and his “launch pad.” So when the storm causes a power outage at home and everything goes dark, Avery thinks all fun is lost. See how Avery uses his creativity and imagination to save his night of fun without TV, electronics or electricity before bedtime. By the end of this book, every child will see that connecting with family can be fun, too.
This is a great book with many potential teaching points. Teachers, grab the discussion questions and activity kit for grades K-3 at www.sugarcookiebooks.com.
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