Parent Guide > The Lion's Den
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "The Lion's Den" by Kevin Crossley-Holland.
In "The Lion's Den," a clever fox outsmarts an unreasonable and ruthless lion.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Fear & Paranoia as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?" and "How can fear be used to manipulate?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fable at home:
- What was "The Lion's Den" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: