Reading Champion: The Nightingale
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
A captivating tale of a young nightingale whose beautiful songs bring comfort and joy to all who hear her, leading her on an enchanted adventure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you think about the nightingale's song?
How do you think the emperor felt when he heard the nightingale sing for the first time?
Why do you think the nightingale chose to return to the emperor?
What would you do if you were the emperor at the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to mimic the nightingale's song, bringing the story to life through vocal variations.
Ask your child to imagine and describe their own magical bird and its song, fostering creative thinking.
Discuss the themes of friendship and loyalty, relating them to your child's everyday experiences.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from the book, helping them visualize and connect emotionally with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness and empathy
Explanation: In the story, the nightingale's sweet singing brings comfort and joy to the emperor, demonstrating how acts of kindness can have a profound effect on others.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to express kindness through small gestures like sharing, helping around the house, or being a good listener to spread positivity and comfort in their everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: The value of humility
Explanation: Despite its beautiful singing voice, the nightingale remains humble and continues to sing for the sheer joy of it, rather than seeking fame or recognition.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of doing things for the joy they bring, not for external validation, fostering a sense of self-contentment and authenticity.
Example Lesson: Appreciating natural beauty
Explanation: The story contrasts the artificial jeweled bird with the real nightingale, highlighting the unmatched beauty and authenticity of nature.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to appreciate and respect the natural world around them, understanding that true beauty lies in authenticity and simplicity.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: When the mechanical nightingale breaks down, the real nightingale returns to heal the emperor with its song, showing resilience and reliability.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of perseverance and reliability, understanding that facing challenges with resilience can lead to positive outcomes.