Why Did They Knock Down the Trees, Daddy?
By Colin Milton ThieleThree verses verbalise the answer to the child’s question, while exploring the motif of cars as a symbol for the standard of living and environmental pollution.
Three verses verbalise the answer to the child’s question, while exploring the motif of cars as a symbol for the standard of living and environmental pollution.
The Mr. Men and Little Miss series introduces different title characters and their dominant character traits to convey a simple moral lesson. Together the characters experience adventures – e.g. in London, where they are on a busy tour through the city exploring its sights, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London.
This illustrated short fiction about hope, love, feeling lost and life itself discovers the remarkable and most unusual friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse. Following the quartet on their journey, the reader explores with them the power of imagination, as well as universal questions and answers. The picture book is […]
A story about religion, struggle for survival and the relativity of truth. Yann Martel’s Life of Pi follows a young man who survives a shipwreck in a lifeboat with a large Bengal tiger – resisting hunger, thirst, fear and loneliness for 227 days. Growing up in India as a son of a zookeeper, “Pi” Patel studies […]
In this dystopian series of five novels on racism, oppression and the abuse of power, a black majority (the Crosses) rules over a white minority (the Noughts) after African people colonized Europe. Set in Britain in an alternate reality, this paves the way for a love story a la Romeo and Juliet. The story invites […]
Lit4School ist eine gemeinnützige Datenbank mit Literatur und Medien für den Deutsch- und Englischunterricht. Sie wurde von der Englisch-Abteilung des ZLS entwickelt und wird gemeinsam von Mitarbeitenden des ZLS, des Instituts für Germanistik und des Instituts für Anglistik herausgegeben.
This seminal book, published in 1963 at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, remains as relevant and urgent today as it was over half a century ago. Baldwin’s prose confronts the racial injustice deeply embedded in American society. He explores themes of identity, religion, and the complex relationship between oppressor and oppressed with honesty and remarkable eloquence. His analysis of the intersection of race, religion, and American identity is both scathing and deeply compassionate.
At the heart of this anthology is the chilling titular story, “The Lottery,” which has haunted readers for generations with its shocking twist and powerful commentary on blind tradition. The collection delves into themes of conformity, isolation, and the capacity for cruelty that exists within ordinary people. Shirley Jackson’s keen eye for the subtleties of human behavior turns everyday scenarios into psychological minefields, where a casual conversation can suddenly veer into terrifying territory.
“How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids” by Thomas C. Foster introduces young readers to the art of literary analysis. Foster takes young readers on an exciting journey through the world of literature, revealing the hidden layers and deeper meanings within stories. Using familiar examples from beloved children’s books and classic tales, he explains complex literary concepts in a way that’s both fun and easy to understand. Foster encourages young readers to think critically about the stories they encounter, helping them to see beyond the surface and discover the rich tapestry of meanings woven into great literature.
“The Way Home for Wolf” follows the journey of Wilf, a young wolf cub who is as headstrong as he is adorable. The story begins as Wilf’s wolf pack decides to leave their home in search of better hunting grounds. Confident in his abilities, Wilf insists he doesn’t need anyone’s help. However, when a blizzard separates him from his family, the young wolf finds himself lost in the wilderness. “The Way Home for Wolf” is a tale about growing up and learning to rely on others. It gently teaches children that independence is admirable, but there’s also strength in accepting support when needed.
“The Whale Who Wanted More” follows the adventures of Humphrey, a whale with an insatiable appetite for new experiences. Humphrey swims through the ocean, constantly searching for something to fill a mysterious emptiness he feels inside. He tries various activities and collects an assortment of treasures, but nothing seems to satisfy his longing. The book addresses themes of materialism and the search for fulfillment in a way that’s accessible to young children. It gently encourages readers to look beyond material possessions and find joy in relationships and experiences.