Yvonne Dalorto and Rebecca Place have chosen for the smallest well-known stories from modern children’s literature and dramatize them in English in a very expressive and entertaining way that will make the little and not so little go hand in hand with them to a fantasy world in which, in addition to having fun, they will learn vocabulary, they will practice listening, they will develop emotional intelligence and thus they will continue learning at home.
1. THE GRUFFALO
Surely many of you know the Gruffalo and the little mouse that thanks to his intelligence manages to escape unscathed from the forest in this story that is already a classic of modern children’s literature, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
2. MR CROCODILE’S TOOTHBRUSH
In this Bridgid Slater tale, Mr Crocodile searches for his toothbrush with the help of his friend the rabbit. They visit their friends: the elephant, the giraffe, the tiger, the hippopotamus, the lion in case they have seen it, but nobody knows anything… will he manage to find it? To practice the prepositions (under, on, next to, in)
3. PEACE AT LAST
In Jill Murphy’s Peace at Last, we will accompany Mr Bear who has a very busy night. He can’t find a place where he can sleep and rest, so he will visit all the rooms in his house until the end… will he succeed?
4. MONKEY PUZZLE
In this other classic of current children’s literature, we accompany Yvonne and the little monkey to look for his mother. He will have the help of the butterfly, which will guide him through the jungle as they meet other jungle inhabitants. A story with a very surprising and intelligent ending that will not leave us indifferent.
5. ROOM ON THE BROOM
Another classic of modern literature in which the witch and her cat defy the wind on a journey that leads them to pick up passengers while holding their broom.
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Worksheets
6. A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE
Once upon a time ... an old woman who lived on a farm with her four animals. She grumbled all the time because her house was too small, so a wise old man offered her various solutions ... we'll see if they work!
7. THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
Meet George, the Smartest Giant in Town – and follow him through his day as he meets and helps the animals he comes across on his walk home.
8. WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD
Can the little ladybug, only with her wits, prevent thieves from achieving their goal and stealing the cow most loved by the farmer?
10. JIM AND THE BEANSTALK
If you liked the story Jack and the Beanstalk, you can’t miss Jim and The Beanstalk because the giant continues to inhabit beyond the clouds and only whoever owns the beanstalks can find him, although it may not be a good idea …
11. LET’S RECYCLE
A journey through the different types of ecosystems in which we are finding traces of the consequences of not recycling correctly.
12. THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. It is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship.
