Pocket Tales Year 6 The Gift
Pocket Tales Series
What’s inside...
A young boy embarks on a magical adventure after receiving an unexpected gift that leads him to explore hidden worlds and learn valuable lessons. The story is part of Pocket Tales, a collection of quality books under Pocket Reads that includes various genres such as Pocket Sci-Fi, Pocket Facts, and Pocket Chillers. Each book is beautifully illustrated and designed to attract even the most reluctant readers. These 105 pocket-sized fiction and non-fiction books are carefully leveled to the National Curriculum and Book-Banded, ensuring a valuable and captivating reading experience.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-12
Length
72 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the main character learned by the end of the story?
How would you have reacted if you were in the main character's situation?
What does the 'gift' in the story symbolize to you?
Can you think of a time when you received a gift that meant more than just the item itself?
How do the characters' relationships change throughout the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions that prompt your child to think deeply about the story and its implications.
Relate the story's themes to your child's personal experiences to make the conversation more relatable and engaging.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or scenarios to foster creativity and critical thinking.
Discuss the characters' emotions and decisions to help your child develop empathy and understanding for diverse perspectives.
Highlight the moral or lesson of the book, and ask your child how they can apply it in their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: In 'Pocket Tales Year 6 The Gift', the characters learn the value of sharing through their interactions with a mysterious gift that passes between them.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to share their toys, books, and time with siblings and friends, fostering generosity and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Accepting differences
Explanation: The story demonstrates the importance of accepting differences as the characters come to appreciate the unique qualities of the gift each receives.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to embrace diversity among their peers and learn to appreciate what makes everyone unique.
Example Lesson: The joy of giving
Explanation: As the characters experience happiness in giving the gift to each other, the book highlights the joy that comes from thoughtful giving.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take pleasure in giving to others, whether through acts of kindness or by giving gifts during holidays and birthdays.