My Ladybird Treasury of Stories and Rhymes
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What’s inside...
Teddies have a special place in the hearts of their young owners, sharing hopes and dreams, secrets and worries. This collection features 150 favourite nursery rhymes and 19 original teddy bear stories.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite story or rhyme from the book and why?
How did the characters in the story make you feel?
Can you think of a different ending for any of the stories we read?
Which character would you like to be friends with and what would you do together?
How do the stories in the book remind you of our own family adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use varied voice tones for different characters to make the stories more vivid and engaging for your child.
After reading, relate stories or rhymes to your child’s experiences to enhance their personal connection.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This makes the discussion visual and more interactive.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next before turning the page, to develop their anticipatory and critical thinking skills.
Celebrate the reading session with a themed activity, like creating simple crafts related to the story, to extend learning beyond the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: Through various stories in the treasury, characters learn to share their toys and treats with friends, fostering a sense of community and friendship.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing their own belongings with siblings and peers, which helps in building stronger relationships and social skills.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: Characters in the rhymes face consequences for dishonesty and learn the benefits of telling the truth.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of honesty in their daily interactions and helps them understand that honesty builds trust.
Example Lesson: Courage to face fears
Explanation: Some stories depict characters who overcome fears by facing challenging situations bravely.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to confronting their own fears, such as trying new activities or standing up for themselves.
Example Lesson: Kindness
Explanation: Characters are often rewarded for acts of kindness, illustrating the positive impacts of being kind to others.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to act kindly in real life, improving their interactions and relationships with others.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Several rhymes highlight characters who succeed after multiple attempts, teaching persistence.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to keep trying despite difficulties, whether in their studies, sports, or personal endeavors.