The Amelia Jane Collection: Over 20 stories
Amelia Jane Series
What’s inside...
A delightful collection of stories featuring the mischievous Amelia Jane, a large rag doll with a knack for getting herself into and out of trouble. The stories are filled with fun, adventures, and lessons about friendship and mischief. Meet Amelia Jane! She's a mischievous rag doll and she's about to enchant a whole new generation of readers! This big bumper edition contains over 20 short stories by the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. Amelia Jane has an uncanny knack for getting herself into mischief and trouble with the rest of the toys in the playroom, from throwing a big pile of alphabet blocks out the window and pushing shoes into a mouse hole to hiding clockwork keys and popping balloons. But really, Amelia Jane has a brave and adventurous heart of gold - and when the toys need help, it's Amelia Jane to the rescue! These short, entertaining and accessible stories make The Amelia Jane Collection perfect for bedtime reading and for newly independent readers of five and upwards.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
512 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Amelia Jane could have done differently in her adventures?
Why do you think Amelia Jane behaves the way she does in the stories?
How did the other toys react to Amelia Jane's actions, and why do you think they reacted that way?
If you were in the story, what would you have said to Amelia Jane?
Which story was your favorite and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a tone of curiosity and openness to encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Relate the stories to your child’s experiences by comparing situations Amelia Jane faces with real-life scenarios they might encounter.
Praise your child for their insights, which reinforces their confidence and promotes a deeper connection with the reading material.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or actions by the characters, enhancing their creative and critical thinking skills.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from one of the stories, which can help them process the story’s themes and increase engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the consequences of actions
Explanation: Amelia Jane, the mischievous doll, often finds herself in trouble due to her naughty actions. Through her experiences, children learn about cause and effect.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by thinking about the potential outcomes before acting impulsively in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness and empathy
Explanation: Throughout the stories, Amelia Jane learns the importance of being kind to others. Her transformation from mischievous to considerate is evident as she begins to understand and sympathize with her fellow toys.
Real-World Application: Kids can emulate this behavior by practicing kindness and empathy in their interactions with friends and family members, fostering positive relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Amelia Jane often encounters problems that she needs to solve, either for herself or to help her toy friends. This highlights her development in critical thinking and problem-solving throughout the stories.
Real-World Application: Children can utilize similar problem-solving strategies when faced with challenges in school or during playtime, enhancing their cognitive abilities.
Example Lesson: Taking responsibility
Explanation: In various stories, Amelia Jane learns to take responsibility for her actions. This helps teach children about accountability.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to own up to their mistakes and learn from them, which is crucial in their character development.