Reading Champion: The Mole and Thumbelina
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
The story follows the adventure of a mole and Thumbelina as they navigate through various challenges, forming a strong bond of friendship and discovering their individual strengths.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Thumbelina felt when she met the mole? Why?
How did the mole's actions change the story?
If you were Thumbelina, what would you have done differently?
Why is it important to help others, like Thumbelina did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voice tones to bring characters to life. Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings. Validate their feelings and thoughts as they relate to the story’s events. Discuss the moral of the story and connect it to real-life situations your child might encounter.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Friendship and cooperation
Explanation: In 'The Mole and Thumbelina', the characters exhibit teamwork as they help each other overcome various challenges.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working together and helping friends in need, which can be applied in group activities or collaborative tasks in school.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Thumbelina's interactions show her ability to understand and sympathize with other characters' feelings.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be considerate and understand different perspectives, enhancing their social interactions and emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Courage in facing the unknown
Explanation: Thumbelina shows bravery when navigating unfamiliar situations, which is pivotal to the story’s progression.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to approach new experiences with confidence, whether it’s starting a new school or trying out a different activity.
Example Lesson: Resilience and problem-solving
Explanation: The characters frequently encounter obstacles that they must overcome, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to persist in the face of difficulties and to think creatively to solve problems, skills that are vital for academic and personal growth.