The Troll by Julia Donaldson | Fun Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian
The Troll – Read Aloud + Classroom Discussion
The Troll by Julia Donaldson is a warm, thoughtful story that gently explores kindness, empathy, and seeing situations from another point of view. Set beneath a bridge, the tale follows a misunderstood troll whose actions slowly change through cooperation and understanding.
With Julia Donaldson’s trademark rhythm and rich vocabulary, this story works beautifully as a read-aloud for children aged 3–7, opening the door to meaningful conversations about fairness, teamwork, and treating others kindly.
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Teacher’s Corner
Before Reading
- Ask: What do you think a troll might be like? Are all trolls the same?
- Discuss: What happens when people don’t understand each other?
During Reading
- Pause and ask: How is the troll feeling right now?
- Predict: What could the characters do differently to solve the problem?
After Reading
- Discussion: Why is kindness important, even when someone seems grumpy?
- Activity: Draw a bridge scene showing cooperation instead of conflict.
- Extension: Role-play a disagreement and practise solving it kindly.
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