Wicked Witch (Letterland Storybooks)
Letterland. Series
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What’s inside...
Letterland Storybooks is a collection of 20 entertaining books, each spotlighting one or more Letterland characters. These stories contain strong alliterative elements that engage children and aid in learning about the characters. In one of the tales, 'The Wicked Witch's Wish,' the Witch casts spells on the Letterlanders, who always manage to outsmart her. The series not only captivates children with fun stories but also introduces them to the alphabet and assists in their first steps in reading and writing, with each character representing a different letter and sound.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Wicked Witch wicked? Can you think of ways she could change?
How do the other characters in the book respond to the Wicked Witch? What does that tell us about them?
If you were in the story, what would you say to the Wicked Witch?
What do you think is the most important lesson from this story?
How do you feel when you read about the Wicked Witch and why do you think you feel that way?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the Wicked Witch and other characters. Acknowledge their feelings and expand the conversation from there.
Use comparisons to real-life scenarios to make the conversation more relatable. Ask your child how they would handle similar situations or emotions depicted in the book.
Highlight key moments in the story where characters show kindness or resilience. Discuss with your child how these qualities are important.
After discussing, encourage your child to draw a scene from the book. This can lead to further discussion about the story's themes and characters.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next if the story continued. This encourages creative thinking and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: In 'Wicked Witch,' children learn about empathy as characters interact with the witch, uncovering reasons behind her actions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by recognizing that people's actions are often influenced by their experiences, encouraging a more empathetic approach to others around them.
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The story showcases characters working together to solve problems, highlighting the benefits and necessity of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be reflected in a child's life during group activities at school or play, teaching them the value of collaborating to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Resilience in Facing Challenges
Explanation: As characters face and overcome obstacles created by the witch, children learn the importance of resilience.
Real-World Application: Kids can relate this to their own lives by understanding that obstacles are part of life, and persistence is key to overcoming them.
Example Lesson: Judgment and Decision Making
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters must make decisions that affect the outcome of the story, teaching children about the consequences of choices.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to think about the consequences of their actions and make more thoughtful decisions in their daily interactions and choices.