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STEAM Tales : the Wind in the Willows

Katie Dicker; Kenneth Grahame · 2023

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for STEAM Tales : the Wind in the Willows by Katie Dicker; Kenneth Grahame. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Educational value.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Educational value4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Brief moments of tension in the Wild Wood, consistent with the original story.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes mild, classic scuffles common to the source material.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate bravery when facing the challenges of their world.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Actively encourages imaginative play and engineering-minded thinking.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

Intentionally teaches STEAM concepts through practical, narrative-integrated activities.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Themes of friendship and loyalty are central to the story.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes problem-solving, curiosity, and teamwork.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters exhibit growth and cooperation through shared challenges.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in STEAM Tales : the Wind in the Willows would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in STEAM Tales : the Wind in the Willows, and what caused that change?
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