Would You Rather?
A Red Fox picture book Series
What’s inside...
Flick enjoys playing the game 'Would you Rather?' with her friends, making choices between things like 'Daddy or chips?' and 'Boyfriend or career?'. As she observes her family facing crucial decisions, her dad discovers he's adopted, leading to a family mystery tied to a pivotal choice made long ago. This revelation, once uncovered, turns Flick's world upside down. The book features a new cover from August 2013 and explores themes of identity and choice, asking if given the chance, would you rather be someone else, or just be yourself?
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
If you had to choose one of the scenarios from the book, which would it be and why?
How do the different choices in the book make you feel and which ones excite you the most?
Can you think of a new 'Would You Rather' question inspired by the book?
Why do you think some choices are harder to make than others in the book?
What have you learned about decision-making from reading this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the choices in the book to understand your child’s preferences and fears, allowing a deeper insight into their thoughts.
Encourage them to explain their choices, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Create a family game night using similar 'Would You Rather' questions to promote family bonding.
Discuss the consequences of different choices presented in the book, enhancing their understanding of cause and effect.
Relate the scenarios to real-life situations to help them apply the thinking skills beyond the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision Making
Explanation: The book presents a series of fun and engaging scenarios where children need to choose between different options.
Real-World Application: Enhances a child's ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions in everyday choices, such as choosing between healthy snacks or understanding the consequences of their actions.
Example Lesson: Creative Thinking
Explanation: Each question in the book encourages children to think creatively to decide their preference between unusual and imaginative scenarios.
Real-World Application: Promotes out-of-the-box thinking which can be applied in problem-solving tasks at school or in play.
Example Lesson: Understanding Perspectives
Explanation: By considering diverse scenarios, children learn to understand and respect different perspectives and choices.
Real-World Application: Helps in developing empathy and social skills, crucial for interacting with peers and understanding diverse viewpoints in a classroom or playground setting.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: Engaging with the text and discussing their choices helps children practice their vocabulary and expression.
Real-World Application: Boosts verbal skills and articulation, making them more confident in expressing their thoughts and ideas in daily conversations or school discussions.