![]() ![]() Talk about the first and last lines of the book both sentences say that King Leonard has ‘everything he could wish for’, but by the final page, the meaning has changed slightly. You could also point out the townspeople, who are a good example of how communities will often work together to improve the area that they live in. Hold the book open on the first spread of the town, then flip to the spread of the town from the end of the book – talk about the differences you can all see, such as the lack of cars and the recycling bins that have been added to the streets. Out of all the things in the picture, what do you think he cares about the most? After reading the book Is Leonard thinking about what he’s doing? How can you tell? Show children the book’s cover and ask them what they think the story is about based on the title and what is happening in the illustration. Would you replace it with another one? Why not?. ![]() What would you do if your favourite toy fell apart?.Ask your pupils about their favourite cuddly toys and what they’re called.Įncourage the children to understand King Leonard’s feelings by asking these questions:.Share a photo of your favourite childhood toy (or bring it in to school, if you can).Here are some ideas on how to explore the book with your class! Before reading the book Phoebe Swan’s debut picture book contains a strong environmental message, which can inspire children to find creative ways to reduce waste. And what’s worse, King Leonard can’t find anyone who knows how to fix it! But one day something breaks that can’t be easily replaced. ![]() Anything old or broken is thrown onto the growing pile of rubbish outside his castle. King Leonard is so rich that he can buy whatever he wants. ![]()
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