Axel Scheffler Fairy Tale Treasury: questions to ask and activities to try
Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs and more, illustrated by the artist behind The Gruffalo. Axel Scheffler Fairy Tale Treasury is a gorgeous collection of classic fairy tales.
What age is it for? Axel Scheffler Fairy Tale Treasury is best for ages 2–6. Good for: Classic fairy tales to share at bedtime.
Axel Scheffler Fairy Tale Treasury (Axel Scheffler)
- Age
- 2-6
- Best for
- Classic fairy tales to share at bedtime
Read one tale a night. Ask your child to retell it the next day in their own words, using the pictures.
What it helps with
- Classic stories every child knows
- Retelling and sequencing
- Talking about right and wrong
- Bedtime routines
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Which tale did we read?”
- “Who was the hero?”
- “Who made a bad choice?”
- “What happened at the end?”
- “Can you tell it back to me?”
- “Which fairy tale would you like next?”
5-minute activities to try together
Retell it
Use toys to act out a fairy tale, then change the ending.
Three bears
Set out three bowls, chairs or beds in big, middle and small sizes.
Free printables: Axel Scheffler Fairy Tale Treasury worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
The Gruffalo (Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)
- Best for
- Feeling scared, and using your wits
- Age
- 3-6
Zog (Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)
- Best for
- Keeping going after mistakes, and finding what you are good at
- Age
- 3-6
The Gigantic Turnip (Aleksei Tolstoy and Niamh Sharkey)
- Best for
- Teamwork, and how everyone can help
- Age
- 2-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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