The Candlewick Book of Fairy Tales
What’s inside...
Exquisitely rendered full-color illustrations complement an anthology of ten favorite fairy tales, including "Snow White," "Rapunzel," and "The Six Swans.".
Why read this book
- Classic fairy tales reimagined with vibrant illustrations.
- Enhances imagination and cultural understanding.
- Strengthens reading skills and narrative comprehension.
- Ideal for shared reading and bonding moments.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-12
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the main characters learned by the end of their adventures?
Which fairy tale was your favorite and why?
How would you feel if you were in a situation similar to one of the characters from the stories?
What do you think makes a good friend, based on the characters in the fairy tales?
If you could change one thing in any of the tales, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story. Ask them how they would react in similar situations. This enhances empathy and critical thinking. After reading each tale, discuss the moral and ask your child what lesson they think the characters learned. This helps in understanding right from wrong. Use expressive reading to make the stories come alive, changing your tone and pace. This keeps the child engaged and makes the reading experience enjoyable. Connect the tales to real-life situations or personal experiences to make the stories more relatable and impactful. This helps in applying the lessons learned from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: Throughout various tales in 'The Candlewick Book of Fairy Tales', characters who show kindness are often rewarded, teaching children the value of being kind to others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by helping their friends, sharing toys, and speaking kindly, which can improve their social interactions and friendships.
Example Lesson: The consequences of greed
Explanation: In some stories, characters who are greedy or selfish end up facing negative consequences, which illustrates the pitfalls of being overly greedy.
Real-World Application: This lesson can remind children to be generous and to think about the feelings of others before acting on impulse or greed.
Example Lesson: The power of perseverance
Explanation: Heroes in the book often succeed because they do not give up despite difficulties. This teaches children the importance of persistence and effort in achieving goals.
Real-World Application: Children can use this lesson by continuing to try hard at school or in learning new skills, even when they find it challenging.
Example Lesson: The value of clever thinking
Explanation: Several tales showcase protagonists solving problems through wit and intelligence, rather than brute force, highlighting the importance of clever problem-solving.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with problems, whether in academic settings or in personal situations.