Winnie Makes Trouble
Read with Oxford: Stage 6 Series
What’s inside...
Winnie the Witch and her cat, Wilbur, are back for more magical adventures. This time, Winnie's spells and hijinks accidentally cause trouble, but as always, she finds creative and humorous ways to solve the problems she's created. The book follows the fun and chaos that ensue when Winnie tries to tackle everyday tasks with her own brand of magic. Two mischievous stories about Winnie, the world's wackiest witch, and her cat Wilbur, getting into all sorts of trouble! In Winnie's Double, there's twice the trouble for Wilbur when Winnie casts a doubling spell on herself. In Winnie Minds the Baby, Winnie finds out it's not as simple as she thinks to look after a baby for the afternoon! These heart-warming and hilarious stories are ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence, with carefully levelled, accessible text and Korky Paul's wonderfully wacky colour illustrations. Tips for parents and fun after-reading activities help you to get the most out of the stories. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines, and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Read with Oxford Stage 4 equates to Oxford Levels 6 and 7 used in schools.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Winnie learned from the trouble she caused?
How did Winnie's actions affect the other characters in the story?
If you were in Winnie's situation, what would you have done differently?
Why do you think it's important to think about the consequences of our actions?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters and scenarios to life, making the story more engaging for your child.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story, fostering their imagination and anticipation.
Relate the story's themes to your child’s own experiences to help them connect with the content on a personal level.
Encourage your child to discuss how they would feel in Winnie’s situation, enhancing their empathy and understanding of the character.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences of actions
Explanation: In 'Winnie Makes Trouble', Winnie's mischief leads to a series of events that cause disruption. This helps illustrate the impact of one's decisions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to think about the possible outcomes before acting, which is crucial in developing responsibility and foresight in everyday decisions.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: Throughout the book, Winnie faces situations where she must choose whether to be honest. This highlights the value and repercussions of honesty.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the significance of truthfulness in building trust and integrity in their relationships with peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Creative problem solving
Explanation: Winnie often finds unconventional solutions to the troubles she faces. This encourages thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Children can apply creative thinking to overcome challenges in school projects or conflicts with friends, fostering innovation and adaptability.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding others
Explanation: As Winnie navigates through the consequences of her troublemaking, she learns to understand and empathize with those affected by her actions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider others' feelings and perspectives, enhancing their social skills and emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: The story shows Winnie reflecting on her actions and learning from her mistakes, which is a vital growth process.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to view mistakes as learning opportunities, helping them to adapt and improve continuously in their personal and academic lives.