Walter's Worries Level 17-18

Walter's Worries is a humorous tale about a well-meaning dragon whose fiery breath makes it hard to hold down a job. Alongside his loyal friend Maisie, Walter goes from job to job, facing mishaps and misunderstandings, until he discovers a role perfectly suited to his talents. With onomatopoeia like œwoosh and œcrash! and expressive direct speech, this story encourages children to read with enthusiasm and emotion. The book's question-and-answer format and repeated phrases make it an excellent tool for developing prediction skills, character analysis, and vocabulary expansion. Students will enjoy the story's humour while learning about perseverance and problem-solving.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances comprehension through character and plot analysis
• Develops expressive reading with varied dialogue tags and punctuation
• Builds vocabulary with alternative verbs and sound words
• Reinforces prediction and inference skills

Classroom Ideas

• Write a œhelp wanted ad for a job Walter might enjoy
• Act out scenes using onomatopoeia to bring the story to life
• Create a comic strip showing one of Walter's job mishaps
• Discuss the theme of resilience and write a personal story about overcoming a challenge

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages 6+
• Book dimensions: 14.5cm x 16.5cm; 16 pages
• Safe for classroom use with no hazardous materials