The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader
Read It Yourself Series
illustrations by
What’s inside...
A farmer and his wife own a goose that lays a golden egg every day. They soon begin to think they are not getting rich fast enough because of their greed, and they decide to kill the goose to get all the gold inside. However, they discover the goose is no different from other geese and have now lost their daily golden egg. Based on the popular classic fable, this story follows a man and a woman whose dreams come true when they buy a special goose that lays golden eggs. Their wealth grows each day, but they must confront whether having lots of money can truly make them happy. The book is a Developing Reader Level 2, ideal for young readers who can read short, simple sentences with help. It includes educational features like comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading, aimed at building confidence and fostering a love for reading.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the goose was feeling when it laid the golden eggs?
Why do you think the farmer wanted more golden eggs?
What would you have done if you were in the farmer's place?
How did the story end and what can we learn from it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the characters' feelings and motives to deepen their understanding. Use expressions from the book to explain the consequences of greed and the importance of patience. Compare the story's outcome to real-life scenarios to make the moral lesson more relatable. Applaud your child’s responses to foster an enthusiastic discussion environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of patience
Explanation: The story demonstrates the importance of patience through the character who owns the goose. Driven by greed, the owner kills the goose to get all the golden eggs at once, only to find there are no more eggs.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of waiting patiently for rewards rather than expecting immediate gratification.
Example Lesson: Consequences of greed
Explanation: The tale highlights the negative impacts of greed as the owner's haste to become rich quickly leads to losing the goose that lays golden eggs entirely.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to appreciate what they have and understand that being greedy can lead to loss and regret.
Example Lesson: Appreciating gradual success
Explanation: The story conveys that true wealth or success comes gradually and consistently, represented by the daily golden egg.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the value of consistent effort and hard work in achieving long-term success in their studies or hobbies.