Two Tricky Tales Level 21-22

Two Tricky Tales retells two of Aesop's fables with humour and modern flair. In one tale, a sly fox flatters a vain crow into dropping her cheese. In the other, a boastful mosquito discovers that no one is invincible. These tales, rich with direct speech and engaging similes, offer timeless lessons about vanity, cleverness, and humility. The language features contractions, verb endings, and multisyllabic words like beautiful and Mosquito, helping students refine their reading fluency. The book also explores the use of figurative language, such as similes like œblack like midnight, enriching students' literary comprehension. Students are encouraged to make personal connections with the stories, express opinions, and use these tales as models for their own writing. With Sally Murphy's accessible and witty retellings, this text supports both character education and reading comprehension.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds understanding of fables and author's purpose.
• Develops comprehension of figurative language and narrative voice.
• Supports fluency with contractions and verb endings.
• Encourages analytical thinking and personal reflection.

Classroom Ideas:

• Role-play each fable with costumes and dialogue.
• Write a modern fable with a new moral.
• Identify and illustrate similes from the text.
• Debate each character's actions and motivations in groups.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 200mm x 190mm
• Lightweight paperback, ideal for guided reading
• Safe for classroom use; no hazardous components