Little Red Riding Hood: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader
Read It Yourself Series
What’s inside...
A retelling of the classic fairy tale about a young girl named Little Red Riding Hood who goes to visit her grandmother and encounters a sly wolf along the way. This version is designed for developing readers with simple text and engaging illustrations. Based on the much-loved fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood goes to visit her grandmother on the other side of the forest. But Grandmother's voice sounds funny, and, oh what BIG teeth she has! Is she quite who she seems? This book, from Developing Reader Level 2, is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Red Riding Hood
Wolf
Discussion points
What do you think Little Red Riding Hood felt when she met the wolf?
Why is it important to listen to advice from our elders, like Little Red Riding Hood's mother?
How do you think the story would change if Red made different choices?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as Little Red Riding Hood?
What lessons can we learn about trust from this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings to the story and discuss the potential outcomes.
Ask your child to relate personal experiences where they had to make important decisions, drawing parallels to the story.
Use expressions and voices for different characters when discussing the story to make the conversation lively and engaging.
Highlight the moral of the story and discuss its relevance in everyday life, reinforcing the values taught.
Praise your child for their insights and encourage them to ask questions to deepen their understanding and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of caution and awareness
Explanation: Little Red Riding Hood's encounter with the wolf teaches children about the dangers of talking to strangers and the importance of being aware of their surroundings.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the need to be cautious and alert in unfamiliar situations or when interacting with people they don't know well.
Example Lesson: Obedience to parents
Explanation: The story emphasizes following instructions through the mother's directive to Little Red Riding Hood to stay on the path and not to talk to strangers.
Real-World Application: This can remind children about the importance of listening to and following their parents' or guardians' guidance for their safety and well-being.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving and quick thinking
Explanation: Little Red Riding Hood's actions to save herself and her grandmother from the wolf demonstrate quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of thinking quickly in stressful situations and finding solutions to problems they may face.