The Gruffalo's Child: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
The Gruffalo Series
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What’s inside...
The Gruffalo's Child is a delightful tale that follows the curious Gruffalo's daughter as she ventures out into the deep dark wood in search of the 'Big Bad Mouse', despite her father's warning. This interactive push, pull, and slide book brings the story to life, allowing young readers to engage with the story in a tactile way. One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he? Move the push, pull, and slide mechanisms on every spread to find out. With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Gruffalo's A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Gruffalo 's Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-4
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the Gruffalo's Child was feeling when she set out to find the Big Bad Mouse?
How did the Gruffalo's Child use her imagination during her journey?
Why do you think the other characters reacted the way they did when they met the Gruffalo's Child?
What would you do if you were in the Gruffalo's Child’s place and met different creatures in the woods?
How did the story change your thoughts about bravery and adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their emotions by relating to the Gruffalo's Child’s feelings of curiosity and fear.
Discuss the importance of imagination and ask your child how they use their imagination in everyday life.
Explore themes of bravery and kindness together, asking your child how they might act kindly or bravely in different situations.
Use expressive reading to enhance the mystical elements of the story, making the experience more engaging for your child.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book, fostering a deeper connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Bravery and Curiosity
Explanation: The Gruffalo's Child showcases bravery and curiosity as she ventures into the woods despite her father's warnings.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore new activities and ideas, learning to face their fears with courage.
Example Lesson: Importance of Listening to Guidance
Explanation: The story highlights the consequences when the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father’s advice, teaching the importance of listening to guidance from elders.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the value of respecting and considering advice from parents and teachers before making decisions.
Example Lesson: Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: The Gruffalo's Child uses her wit to navigate challenges in the forest, demonstrating creative problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively when faced with obstacles, promoting innovative thinking in daily challenges.
Example Lesson: Learning from Experience
Explanation: Throughout her adventures, the Gruffalo’s Child learns from the outcomes of her actions, emphasizing the educational process of learning from experience.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to reflect on their actions and learn from both their successes and mistakes.
Example Lesson: Importance of Storytelling
Explanation: The book uses engaging narrative techniques that captivate young readers, underlining the importance of storytelling.
Real-World Application: This stimulates children’s imagination and communication skills, encouraging them to tell their own stories and enhance their creative expression.