Stories for Seven Year Olds (Young Puffin Books)
Picture Puffin Books Series
What’s inside...
Seven is a wonderful age, and here is a rich collection of folk and fairy tales to add to the wonder. A collection of tales about princesses, giants, animals, magic, and other subjects from traditional and literary sources.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which story was your favorite and why did it stand out to you?
How did you feel about the choices the characters made in the story?
Can you think of a different ending for any of the stories? What would it be?
What lessons do you think these stories are trying to teach us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show genuine interest in their opinions and feelings about each story to encourage open communication.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. Discuss the drawing and how it relates to the story.
Relate the stories to real-life situations or family experiences to make them more relevant and understandable.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next in a story before finishing it, fostering critical thinking and creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: Several stories in the collection weave tales where characters show kindness to others, often leading to positive outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children learn to incorporate acts of kindness in their daily interactions with peers, fostering a supportive and friendly environment at school or at play.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the stories often work together to solve problems or overcome obstacles, highlighting the effectiveness of collaboration.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to appreciate and seek collaborative efforts in group activities or classroom projects, enhancing social and cooperative skills.
Example Lesson: Embracing diversity
Explanation: The variety of characters from different backgrounds and their unique perspectives enrich the narratives, illustrating the beauty of diversity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to respect and celebrate differences among their peers, promoting inclusivity and understanding in their immediate environments.
Example Lesson: The consequences of actions
Explanation: Some stories feature cause-and-effect scenarios that demonstrate how actions can lead to certain outcomes, teaching responsibility.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think before they act and understand their responsibility for the outcomes of their actions.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: Characters showing curiosity often discover new knowledge or insights, underscoring the value of asking questions and seeking understanding.
Real-World Application: Fosters a love for learning and exploration in children, encouraging them to be curious about the world around them and seek knowledge actively.