Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Whistle While You Work
A Little nugget book Series
What’s inside...
An interactive story follows Snow White and her forest friends' efforts to tidy up the Dwarf's cottage, enabling young readers to sing along with lyrics to the popular movie song and a pull-tab that activates a musical chip.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Snow White felt when she first met the seven dwarfs?
How do the dwarfs show their kindness to Snow White?
Why is it important to help others, like Snow White helps the dwarfs?
What does 'Whistle While You Work' mean to you? How can you apply it in your daily life?
How do the characters in the story show teamwork?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they already know about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to pique their interest.
While reading, point out the expressions on the characters’ faces and ask your child how they think the character is feeling at that moment.
Pause during key moments in the story to ask predictive questions, like 'What do you think will happen next?' to keep them engaged.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s experiences by asking if they have ever helped someone and how it made them feel.
Encourage your child to share their favorite part of the book and explain why they liked it to deepen their comprehension and verbal expression.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Hard Work
Explanation: In the story, Snow White and the seven dwarfs demonstrate the value of hard work through daily chores and their dedication to maintaining their home.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take responsibility for their own tasks, such as cleaning up after playing or helping with household chores, fostering a sense of responsibility and discipline.
Example Lesson: Value of Kindness
Explanation: Snow White's kind and caring nature wins the hearts of the dwarfs and even the woodland creatures. Her kindness towards others, regardless of their appearances or circumstances, is a central theme.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to treat others with respect and kindness, promoting empathetic behaviors in school and other social settings.
Example Lesson: Benefits of Teamwork
Explanation: The seven dwarfs work together to achieve common goals and look after Snow White, showing how teamwork can make challenging tasks easier and more enjoyable.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this to collaborative group activities in school, learning the importance of cooperation and the collective effort in achieving objectives.
Example Lesson: Positive Attitude
Explanation: Through the song 'Whistle While You Work', Snow White teaches the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, even when faced with tedious tasks.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that approaching tasks with a cheerful disposition can make everyday activities, such as homework or chores, more pleasant and manageable.
Example Lesson: Caution and Trust
Explanation: Snow White's naivety leads her to trust the disguised queen, ultimately teaching a lesson about being cautious with strangers and not accepting things from them without question.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be more discerning about who they trust and the importance of seeking guidance from trusted adults when faced with uncertain situations.