Storytime Classics: Sleeping Beauty
Storytime classics Series
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What’s inside...
This beautiful new edition of the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty is designed for young readers and features vibrant modern illustrations. Part of the Storytime Classics series, this book presents the story in a simple and compelling manner, making it accessible and enjoyable for today's children. The enchanting story of the princess under a sleeping spell continues to captivate with its magic and romance, making it a perfect addition to any child's home library. This stunning new edition is brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, telling the story simply and compellingly for today's youngest readers. This book is part of the much-loved Storytime Classics series which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made the good fairies want to help Sleeping Beauty?
How do you feel about the way Sleeping Beauty's curse was changed from something worse to a long sleep?
Why do you think the prince wanted to help Sleeping Beauty?
What would you do if you found a hidden castle like the one in the story?
How do you think Sleeping Beauty felt when she woke up?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings for the story and discuss how those changes might affect the characters.
Ask your child to relate the themes of the story, such as kindness and bravery, to their own experiences.
Pause at key moments in the story to allow your child to predict what might happen next, fostering their analytical thinking.
Discuss the motivations of different characters and ask your child if they agree with the decisions made.
Utilize expressive reading to emphasize the emotions in the story, asking your child how they might feel in similar situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness and goodwill
Explanation: In 'Sleeping Beauty,' various characters, including the good fairies, show kindness to Princess Aurora. Their goodwill actions, like blessing the princess with gifts and protecting her from the curse, emphasize the power of positive traits.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to practice kindness in their daily interactions, understanding that their positive actions can have a beneficial impact on others just like the good fairies in the story.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The story demonstrates that actions have consequences through the curse placed by the wicked fairy due to not being invited to the celebration. It highlights how decisions, even those that might seem minor, can have long-lasting effects.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider the possible outcomes of their actions and to think about how their behavior could affect others around them.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: Despite the curse, Princess Aurora and her kingdom show resilience. The good fairies alter the curse's effect from death to a deep sleep, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of facing challenges head-on and adapting to situations that may initially seem daunting.
Example Lesson: The power of love
Explanation: The story culminates with the prince breaking the spell through his love for Aurora. This act emphasizes love's ability to overcome obstacles and bring about positive change.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to value loving relationships in their lives, seeing them as powerful forces that can positively influence their world.