What is fear? What puts fear into one’s heart? What is your greatest fear? What do you do when you are frightened? Discuss ways to cope with scary situations.Ħ. When Sanderson was attacked by Pitch, it was the first time Sandy had felt fear. How did the wishes of the children from Earth help Sanderson when he was attacked by Pitch and his minions?ĥ. Does the constellation Orion compare in any way to Pitch, the Nightmare King?Ĥ. Is it true “a wish always begins with a dream”? Do all wishes come from dreams? Explain.ģ. Before you read this book, what did you know about the Sandman? How did you learn about him? Has your perception of the Sandman changed after reading this story?Ģ.

The Sandman: The Story of Sanderson Mansnoozieġ. This follow-up to The Man in the Moon, a New York Times bestseller called “dazzlingly inventive,” by Publishers Weekly, introduces us to the sleepy little fellow to whom we owe many a good nights’ rest, the second Guardian of Childhood, the Sandman. Firstly, given that Sandy has never had a bad dream, how can MiM convince him how important this new role is to the happy-being of children everywhere? And secondly, how can MiM keep this snoozy ally awake long enough to help? So Sanderson Mansnoozie seems the perfect choice. Since good dreams always trump bad ones, this means Pitch, the Nightmare King, will be further thwarted in his nefarious quest to terrorize children. His keen eye falls upon a sleepy little fellow living on a sleepy little island who is a sweet-dreamer extraordinaire. One foggy night, the Man in the Moon has a startling thought: When the moon is less than full and bright, who will keep children safe at night? He needs a backup plan! Or a backup Guardian, as it were. The second picture book in Academy Award winner William Joyce’s The Guardians of Childhood series tells how the Sandman dreamed up his sweet-dreams legacy. Don't miss The Rise of the Guardians, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters November 2012.

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