The Book of Beasts
From The Book of Dragons, by E. Nesbit
This story is from The Book of Dragons, a collection by the English writer E. Nesbit, first published in 1899. Nesbit is known for her funny, magical stories that children around the world have loved for more than a hundred years. In this tale, a young boy who becomes King learns that curiosity can lead to big mistakes—but also that courage and clever thinking can fix them. The story reminds us that even when we make a mess, we can find a way to make things right. This text reflects its era.
- Band
- Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8
- Length
- medium · about 526 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures
- Source
- The Book of Dragons, E. Nesbit
- First published
- see the About page in the reader
- Regions
- Canada · United States
Included formats
- · Web reader and PDF
- · EPUB for e-readers
- · Home-print sheet
- · Folded booklet
- · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
- · Worksheet
- · Quick Check (8 questions) with answer key
- · Read-aloud script
- · Colouring page
- · Teacher’s Edition (members)
Lesson at a glance
- Reading
- about 9 minutes at this band
- Pause questions
- 2
- Words to Know
- 6
- Quick Check
- 8 questions, with the answer key
- Let’s Talk
- 3 questions for afterwards
- Worksheet
- questions, an activity and a drawing prompt
About 35 minutes with one story, all of it.
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