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When Dad Showed Me the Universe by Ulf Stark & Illustrated by Eva Teaching Notes: When Dad Showed Me the Universe by Ulf Stark & illustrated by Eva Eriksson Synopsis Tonight Dad wants to show his son something very special: the universe. They cannot possibly embark on such a daring adventure unprepared, so they wrap up warmly, gather provisions, and then off they go. It’s a long walk, but eventually they get there. Along the way, they learn that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination, that sometimes the biggest lessons happen when you least expect them, and that sometimes the most important things that you are searching for have been right there under your nose the whole time. The Author Ulf Stark was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1944. He has written around thirty books for children and young adults. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. He has won many prizes in Sweden and internationally, including the German Youth Literature Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. He wrote the My Friend Percy chapter books, which are published in English by Gecko Press. 1 The Illustrator Eva Eriksson is one of Sweden’s best-loved illustrators of picture books. She has received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the prestigious August Prize. She is the illustrator of a number of Gecko Press books, including My Happy Life, Watch Out for the Crocodile, and The Best Singer in the World. Themes This modern Swedish classic, with a strong narrative and soft, classic illustrations has several themes. One theme explored in the book is the relationship between a father and son. The story revolves around a father who decides that his son is old enough to be shown the universe. Shedding his dentist’s coat the father collects his son, stocks up on provisions, and embarks on what he hopes to be a magical, awe- inspiring and unforgettable adventure for them both. The theme of appreciation is evident as the pair travel through the city to a park in order to view and admire the stars, nature and the universe. As they walk, even before they reach the park and see the starry sky, the boy notices and appreciates the universe all around him. From the empty toddler swimming pool in the park to the tune floating in a white cloud above his father’s head, or from a snail on a blade of grass to the stars up above, the boy gazes in wonder at it all. The themes of knowledge and humour are also illustrated. As the father and son admire the starry night sky the world reminds them to get their head out of the clouds and stay grounded, when the father realises he has stood in a pile of dog poo. This event deflates the father, dampens his enthusiasm for the adventure, and leads him to believe that the plan to show his son the universe during a magical evening that they would always remember, has been ruined. Little does the father know that his son is delighted with this turn of events as is seen when they return home and he tells his enquiring mother that he found the universe to be beautiful and funny. Unfortunately, his father is so distracted trying to clean his boot that he does not recognise nor embrace the knowledge that not only did he meet his intention for the evening with his son, but he superseded it. 2 Activities 1. Before reading the book, look at the cover image and title. Discuss what you think this book might be about. 2. After reading the book, choose and discuss your favourite page or moment in the book. Then write a plot summary. 3. There are many language features in the book, for example, similes, metaphors, adverbs and adjectives. Find the definition and an example of each of those listed above from the book. 4. Exclamation marks, question marks, speech marks, ellipses, full stops and commas are all types of punctuation found in the book. Find and list an example of each from the book and explain their grammatical purpose. 5. Examine the illustrations in the book. Do you like the style? What colours are used? What kinds of lines and textures are used? Design your own illustrations for the cover and/or one page of text. Find another book illustrated by Eva Eriksson. Compare and contrast the illustrations. Are there many similarities or differences? 6. In pairs, complete one of the following tasks: - The father and son walk through the town. Draw an illustrated map of the route they take. - The father buys some chewing gum as provisions for their adventure. Make an illustrated list of provisions that you would take, and your reasons for choosing them, if you were embarking on an expedition to look at the universe. - The boy sees the tune his father is whistling in a cloud above his head. Make up a tune or song that you could whistle or sing on your expedition. Perform it for your class. - The father takes the boy to a dog park to show him the universe. Decide where you would take someone in your local area to show them the universe and write an illustrated description of what you might see there. 3 - The father and soon look at star constellations. Investigate one of the star constellations that are mentioned in the book. Present your findings to your class. - The boy admires a snail, a blade of grass and a thistle. Choose something you admire from nature to write a poem about. 7. What are the father and son’s personalities like? Do you like them as characters? Why/why not? Write a character study on either the father or the son. 8. The book has a funny ending. Do you like the ending? Why/why not? Discuss if you think the ending is the most humorous moment in this book and how the author and illustrator succeed in making it funny and entertaining. 9. Review the book for your favourite magazine or website. What do you like about the book? Why? What did you dislike about the book? Why? Give it a rating, such as stars or a number out of ten. 10. In groups, adapt the book for a performance in your classroom. Devise a script, create scenery, choose music and make costumes or puppets to represent each character. Act out your adaptation for your class. If you have access to a video camera, record it. 4 .
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