Rumplestiltskin
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What’s inside...
Part of the "Usborne Sticker Stories" series, which combine a storybook, sticker book and puzzle book in one, this title takes as its subject a traditional fairytale that is retold for young children. It contains over fifty stickers that can be used throughout the story to replace key words and help young children build their vocabulary.
Why read this book
- Classic fairy tale with engaging, suspenseful twists.
- Encourages creativity and strategic thinking in children.
- Introduces themes of resilience and resourcefulness.
- Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
15 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the miller told the king that his daughter could spin straw into gold?
How did the queen feel when Rumplestiltskin asked for her firstborn child? What would you feel in her place?
Rumplestiltskin had a very unique name. How important do you think names are in our lives?
If you had a chance, what would you ask Rumplestiltskin about his magical powers?
What lesson did you learn from the story of Rumplestiltskin?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use emotive questions to help your child connect with the characters’ feelings. This promotes empathy and deeper understanding of the narrative.
Encourage your child to think about the consequences of the characters’ actions, boosting their analytical thinking.
Discuss the moral of the story to reinforce understanding of right and wrong, and the complexities of decisions.
Relate the story's themes to real-life scenarios your child might encounter, making the discussion relevant and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: In 'Rumplestiltskin', the miller's daughter is forced into a situation where she has to make false promises to the king, based on her father’s boast. Her honesty ultimately resolves her predicament.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of telling the truth and the potential consequences of dishonesty. This lesson reinforces integrity and trustworthiness in real-life interactions.
Example Lesson: The power of resourcefulness
Explanation: The protagonist demonstrates resourcefulness by using her wits to guess Rumplestiltskin’s name and save her child. This cunning decision is a turning point in the story.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think creatively and use their resources to solve problems, showing that sometimes unconventional thinking is needed to overcome challenges.
Example Lesson: The consequences of greed
Explanation: The king's greed for gold leads him to make increasingly unreasonable demands on the miller’s daughter, highlighting the negative aspects of greed.
Real-World Application: Teaches children about the dangers of greed and the importance of being content with what they have, rather than always wanting more.
Example Lesson: The importance of keeping promises
Explanation: Rumplestiltskin and the miller’s daughter both make and break promises throughout the story, showing both the good and bad outcomes of their actions.
Real-World Application: Demonstrates to children the importance of keeping promises and the trust that is built through this practice. It also discusses the consequences when promises are broken.
Example Lesson: Understanding the value of names
Explanation: The climax revolves around the importance of Rumplestiltskin’s name. Once his name is known, his power is diminished.
Real-World Application: Teaches children about personal identity and respect for others' identities. It can be a foundation for discussions about the significance of names and personal respect in their own lives.