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A Tale of Two Beasts

By Fiona Roberton · Read by Sarah Silverman

Illustrated by
Fiona Roberton
Published by
Kane Miller Books
Official grade range
1st–3rd
Official run time
7:00
Grade 1Grade 27 minute videoPerspectiveEmpathyFriendship

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Why this book fits

The same meeting is narrated twice, allowing children to compare how two characters understand one shared experience.

The clearly paired viewpoints make perspective-taking concrete for Grade 1 while supporting evidence comparison in Grade 2.

Teaching focus

Compare two accounts of the same event and notice how perspective changes meaning.

Original activity

Activity review in progress

The draft activity is not public yet. We publish it only after a named reviewer checks the story evidence, timing, differentiation, and printable.

Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.

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