It helps improve their critical thinking skills. When they try to solve the riddles, they have to think logically and look at things from different perspectives.
One great book is 'Jumanji' by Chris Van Allsburg. It has a really exciting story full of adventures and riddles that the characters need to solve. Another is 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien. Although it's also loved by adults, it has many elements that kids enjoy, like Bilbo Baggins solving riddles in the dark cave with Gollum.
The riddles of the names of the people in Journey to the West and the examples of the riddles are as follows:
1. Sun Wukong: The name of the monkey that can fly into the sky with a somersault cloud means "Monkey Walker".
2. Sha Wujing: The name of an immortal from India means "Sha Wujing, the monk of Sha".
3 Zhu Bajie: A gluttonous and lazy pig demon whose name means "Zhu Bajie".
4. Tang Sanzang: A merciful and devoted monk whose name means "Tang Sanzang learning scriptures".
5. White Dragon Horse: A white dragon from the sky was tamed and rode by Tang Sanzang. The name meant " White Dragon Horse."
6. Sun Wukong's Master: Patriarch Bodhi, also known as the Patriarch, was an important figure in Taoism.
Sha Wujing's Master: Guan Yin Bodhisattva is an important figure in Buddhism.
8. Zhu Bajie's Master: Tang Sanzang's Senior Brother is also a monk. His name means "Xuanzang".
9. White Dragon Horse's Master: The Dragon King is an immortal of the Water Tribe.
10 Disciples of Tang Sanzang: Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing and White Dragon Horse are the four disciples of Tang Sanzang.
These riddles help us better understand the characters and plots in Journey to the West.
A classic winter kids story is 'Frosty the Snowman'. Frosty comes to life when a magic hat is placed on his head. He has fun adventures with the kids but has to face the danger of melting. It's a simple yet heartwarming story that kids love.
There's a winter kids story where a family of animals, like squirrels and rabbits, struggle to find food during a very cold winter. But with the help of some kind-hearted children who leave out nuts and carrots for them, they all get through the season safely. The story shows the importance of kindness between kids and animals in winter.
Perhaps there are some unique characters like a little snowman named Frosty who becomes friends with the kids. And also a kind old man who lives in a cabin in the woods and gives the kids warm cocoa during their winter adventures.
One popular kids winter story is 'The Snow Queen'. It's about a young girl named Gerda who goes on a long journey to find her friend Kay who has been taken by the Snow Queen. The story is full of adventure, magic and the beauty of the winter landscape.
Winter kids stories can be used to teach vocabulary related to winter, like'snowflake', 'ice', 'frost' etc. For example, in 'The Snow Queen' story, you can point out these words as they appear in the text.
Winter kids stories can inspire children by showing them different aspects of the season. For example, stories about animals surviving winter can teach kids about resilience. They see how the animals adapt and find ways to get by, which can encourage kids to be strong in difficult situations too.