The Princess and the Pea - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 1
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In 'The Princess and the Pea - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 1,' a classic fairytale is retold by Ladybird with simplicity and ease, tailor-made for beginning readers. A young princess's royalty is put to the test through the classic pea under the mattress test. The book's simple text and engaging illustrations make it an enjoyable read for children, helping to improve their reading skills and inspire their imagination. The book is brand new with the same ISBN as listed, ensuring accuracy for buyers. Based on the classic fairy tale, a prince wants to marry a real princess, so the queen devises a true test based on one pea and a lot of mattresses! 'Read it yourself with Ladybird' is a best-selling series that has helped young children develop and improve their reading skills for over thirty-five years. Each book is carefully written to include key, high-frequency words and a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers, providing support from very first reading practice to independent, fluent reading. The series also includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. 'The Princess and the Pea' is a Level 1 title, suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the princess could feel the pea under all those mattresses?
What do you think makes someone a true princess or prince?
How would you have tested if someone was a real princess or prince?
What other ways can we find out about a person's true character?
If you were to add another item under the mattress, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think beyond the text. Ask them to relate the princess' sensitivity to scenarios in their own life where they might feel something deeply. Inspire creativity by asking your child to imagine alternative tests for royalty or different story endings. This not only enhances their comprehension but also their empathy and creative thinking skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of sensitivity
Explanation: The story demonstrates sensitivity through the princess feeling the pea under multiple mattresses, which shows her heightened awareness.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of being observant and aware of their surroundings, fostering empathy and understanding towards others' feelings and comfort.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The princess endures a sleepless night due to the discomfort caused by the pea, illustrating perseverance in challenging situations.
Real-World Application: This teaches kids to persist despite minor discomforts or challenges, helping them develop resilience in everyday tasks and activities.
Example Lesson: Authenticity
Explanation: The story revolves around the idea that genuine qualities (like the princess’s sensitivity) can reveal true identity, as the princess's sensitivity confirmed her royalty.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to value and remain true to their unique characteristics, which can be crucial in self-identification and expression in social groups or school environments.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: The queen designs a test to confirm the princess’s identity, promoting the use of logic and critical evaluation.
Real-World Application: Promotes the use of reasoning skills for young readers, encouraging them to solve problems and make decisions based on observation and analysis.