About This Book
This unique chapter book reimagines beloved fairy tales like "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Pinocchio," and "The Tortoise and the Hare" as news articles, editorials, and advertisements from the "Hidden Forest Times." It offers a fresh, humorous perspective on classic stories, encouraging children to think about different viewpoints and the structure of news. Ideal for ages 4-11, it's a delightful read-aloud that sparks imagination and introduces basic journalistic concepts in an engaging way.
Presents articles, editorials and ads from the "Hidden Forest Times" that retell many well-known stories, including Jack and the beanstalk, Pinocchio, and the Tortoise and the Hare. When the residents of Hidden Forest wake up and open their morning papers, they are in for a surprise. When the residents of Hidden Forest wake up and open their morning papers, they are in for a surprise. An enormous beanstalk has mysteriously sprouted outside of Jack Blake's house, and Jack is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Pinocchio and Half-Chicken have set out on adventures of their own, and Tortoise and Hare are off to the races. Will they all find their happy endings? Hidden Forest News has got the scoops. Written and laid out in newspaper format, this installment in the enchanting Hidden Forest series has received a new twist from Alma Flor Ada and Leslie Tryon.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you were a reporter for the Hidden Forest Times, what story would you cover?
2
How is reading these stories in a newspaper different from hearing them told normally?
3
Which fairy tale character do you think would make the best journalist? Why?
4
What lesson did you learn from one of the stories in the Hidden Forest Times?
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