The Trolls in the Forest
Magical Adventures Series
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What’s inside...
Explore the enchanting world of 'The Trolls in the Forest' by Emilie Dufresne, a delightful tale that captures the curiosity and imagination of young readers. Follow the journey of small forest trolls who navigate their way through exciting adventures, learning valuable lessons about teamwork, bravery, and the importance of kindness. This engaging narrative not only entertains but also provides important developmental insights, promoting emotional and social growth. Ideal for shared reading experiences, this book will bring families together, fostering a love for reading while enhancing literacy skills. In a separate story, Asuka and Yuki venture into the woods to retrieve a stolen coin from an owl, only to discover more than they expected.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the trolls represent in the story?
How did the characters' actions change the situation in the forest?
Why do you think the trolls were behaving the way they were?
What would you do if you met a troll in the forest?
Can you think of a different ending for the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a curious and enthusiastic tone to make the discussion more inviting.
Relate the story’s themes to your child’s experiences to foster deeper understanding.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative scenarios or endings for the story to stimulate creativity.
Ask follow-up questions to your child’s responses to encourage detailed thinking and expression.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In the story, the trolls must work together to solve problems and navigate their forest home, demonstrating the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities or team sports, learning how to cooperate and value each team member’s contributions.
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: The trolls teach the reader about respecting the forest and its inhabitants, showing how their actions help preserve their environment.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to engage in environmental conservation activities like recycling, planting trees, or cleaning up parks to foster a healthy respect for nature.
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: Throughout the book, younger trolls face their fears with the support of their community, which helps them grow and gain confidence.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of facing their own fears, whether it’s trying out new activities or standing up in class, knowing that it’s okay to seek help when needed.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: The story highlights moments where trolls must be honest with each other to resolve conflicts and build trust.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of honesty in building and maintaining trustful relationships with family and friends.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: The book shows a variety of trolls, each with unique traits and abilities, teaching the reader to celebrate diversity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate and respect people’s differences in their community, promoting inclusivity and empathy.