Mr. Strong and the Ogre
Mr. Men & Little Miss Magic Series
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In this magical adventure, Mr. Strong takes on the challenge of confronting an ogre that has been troubling a village. With his incredible strength and kind heart, Mr. Strong sets out to find a way to help the villagers and teach the ogre a lesson in kindness. Another spellbinding tale in the Mr Men Magic series, Mr Strong is known as the strongest person in the world. So when he hears that a nasty ogre has been picking on his friends, he decides it's time to put his strength to good use! The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-3
Length
34 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Mr. Strong felt when he met the ogre? Can you describe a time when you met someone new and how you felt?
What do you think makes Mr. Strong truly strong? Is it just his muscles, or something else?
Why do you think the ogre acted the way he did? What could he have done differently?
If you were in the story, what would you do to help Mr. Strong and the ogre become friends?
What did you learn about handling difficult situations from Mr. Strong's story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading: Change your tone and volume when reading dialogue from Mr. Strong and the ogre to make the story more engaging.
Relate the story to the child's experiences: Discuss any similar situations your child might have experienced when meeting new people or handling big emotions.
Ask predictive questions: While reading, pause and ask your child what they think will happen next. This keeps them engaged and thinking critically about the story.
Encourage empathy: Discuss the emotions of each character and ask your child how they might feel in the same situation. This helps develop emotional intelligence.
Highlight lessons: After reading, discuss the key takeaways from the story related to friendship, courage, and understanding others.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Strength in kindness
Explanation: Mr. Strong shows that true strength isn't just physical but also lies in acts of kindness, like helping those in need.
Real-World Application: Children can learn that helping others, such as assisting a classmate with a difficult task, is a powerful act of strength.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in challenges
Explanation: Despite the frightening presence of the ogre, Mr. Strong does not give up and faces the challenges head-on.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of not giving up when facing their own 'ogres' or challenges, be it in schoolwork, sports, or friendships.
Example Lesson: Importance of problem-solving
Explanation: Mr. Strong uses clever strategies rather than just brute force to deal with the ogre.
Real-World Application: Children learn that thinking through a problem and finding creative solutions is often more effective than using force.
Example Lesson: Courage to confront fears
Explanation: Facing the ogre, a symbol of fear, demonstrates Mr. Strong's courage, emboldening him to protect his community.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the value of facing their fears, whether it's speaking in front of the class or trying a new activity.
Example Lesson: Community support
Explanation: Mr. Strong’s actions inspire and rally his community against the ogre, showing the importance of unity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the significance of being an active and supportive member of their community, encouraging teamwork and communal respect.