The Magic Faraway Tree: Goodnight, Fairy: A Lift-the-Flap Story
The Faraway Tree Series
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What’s inside...
In 'Goodnight, Fairy,' young readers embark on a magical adventure to the top of the Magic Faraway Tree, meeting various fairy tale characters and magical creatures. As night falls, readers interactively help the tree's inhabitants prepare for bed through lift-the-flap elements. The story, inspired by Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree Tales, invites children to assist Silky the fairy with her bedtime routine, including tidying up, taking a bubble bath, reading a bedtime story, and tucking her in.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What magical creature would you like to be friends with, and why?
If you could visit the Magic Faraway Tree, what kind of magical land would you hope to find at the top?
How do you think the characters feel when they go on their adventures?
What would you do if you found a magical object in your backyard?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own magical world, drawing elements from the story. This promotes creativity and deeper understanding of the narrative.
Ask your child to relate the experiences of the characters to their own feelings and experiences. This builds empathy and personal connection to the story.
Discuss the choices the characters make and ask your child what they would do differently. This enhances critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: In 'The Magic Faraway Tree: Goodnight, Fairy: A Lift-the-Flap Story', children explore the feelings and needs of various enchanted creatures as they help them get ready for bed.
Real-World Application: This lesson fosters a child’s ability to understand and share the feelings of others, encouraging compassionate interactions in their everyday relationships.
Example Lesson: Importance of bedtime routines
Explanation: The story highlights the different bedtime routines of each magical character, teaching children the significance of a consistent bedtime ritual.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by developing their own bedtime routines, aiding in better sleep habits and reinforcing the importance of consistency and discipline in daily life.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: As children interact with the flaps in the book, they solve small challenges to successfully move the story forward and help the characters.
Real-World Application: This enhances a child’s cognitive abilities and their capacity to approach and solve problems in real-life situations, fostering independent thinking.