Stories for Little Boys (Usborne Anthologies and Treasuries)
Usborne Anthologies and Treasuries Series
on Goodreads (6)
What’s inside...
Containing five stories, this is a beautiful treasury of stories for little boys. Each story is perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
136 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite story from the book and why?
How do you think the characters felt during their adventures?
What would you do if you were in the same situation as one of the characters?
Can you think of a different ending for any of the stories?
What lessons did the characters learn throughout their journeys?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive read-aloud techniques to bring the stories to life, altering your voice for different characters to maintain your child's interest.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and ask how they would react to certain events or challenges the characters face.
After reading a story, relate its themes or morals to your child’s real-life experiences to deepen their understanding.
Create a comfortable and distraction-free reading environment to help your child focus and engage more deeply with the stories.
Praise your child’s responses to encourage further discussion and exploration of the book’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of bravery
Explanation: Through various tales, characters face challenges that require courage to overcome. Whether it's knights facing dragons or young explorers on grand adventures, bravery is a key theme.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by standing up for themselves or others, and facing their fears in real life situations such as trying new activities or standing up to bullying.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Many stories within the anthology emphasize characters working together to solve problems or defeat villains, showcasing how cooperation can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to cooperate with siblings or classmates in group tasks or team sports, understanding that collective effort can achieve greater results.
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: Characters in the stories often exhibit kindness towards others, which leads to positive outcomes like making new friends or being rewarded for their good deeds.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to be kind to others in their daily interactions, which can improve their relationships and foster a positive environment around them.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: Stories often feature cause and effect scenarios where characters' decisions lead to certain outcomes, teaching children that their actions have consequences.
Real-World Application: Children can think more critically about the potential outcomes of their actions, which can lead to more responsible decision-making.
Example Lesson: Persistence pays off
Explanation: Many tales show characters who succeed by not giving up despite difficulties, illustrating the value of persistence and hard work.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to keep trying in their own tasks, whether it be learning a new skill or improving in a subject at school.