DAY 06 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript narrates a series of humorous stories involving Till Owlyglass, a trickster known for his clever antics. The stories include Till's interactions with a shoe mender and a tailor, where he uses literal interpretations of their instructions to play tricks on them. In another tale, Till gathers tailors under the pretense of sharing a valuable secret, only to reveal a common sewing tip. The narrative is framed by a conversation between siblings, one of whom prefers stories over play, and concludes with a humorous water-drinking tip.

What was the initial disagreement between the narrator and his brother?

• Whether to go to Leipzig or stay in town

• Whether to play behind the curtain or hear a story

• Whether to play football or listen to a story

• Whether to visit Horst or stay home

Why did the apprentice decide to grease Till's boots inside and out?

• He wanted to impress his master

• He misunderstood Till's request

• He wanted to play a trick on Till

• He was following Till's instructions literally

What did Till do after paying for the greased boots?

• He complained to the master

• He broke the shop's window

• He asked for a refund

• He thanked the apprentice and left

What lesson did the shoe mender learn from Till's trick?

• To never trust strangers

• To follow instructions carefully

• To avoid trying to outsmart Till

• To always double-check work

What was Till's response when the tailor asked why he was sewing in the dark?

• He claimed he was following instructions

• He said he was saving electricity

• He was hiding from the tailor

• He said he preferred working in the dark

What did Till promise the tailors in his letter?

• A discount on sewing materials

• A chance to work with him

• A secret to wealth and success

• A new sewing technique

What was the 'great secret' Till revealed to the tailors?

• How to sew faster

• How to make a knot at the end of the thread

• How to choose the best fabric

• How to measure accurately

How did the tailors react to Till's secret?

• They ignored him and left

• They laughed and appreciated the joke

• They were angry and felt tricked

• They were grateful and thanked him

What did Till do after revealing the secret to the tailors?

• He offered a refund

• He apologized for the trick

• He quickly left with the money

• He stayed to answer questions

What did the townspeople chant after Till's trick on the tailors?

• Always follow instructions

• Beware of Till Owlyglass

• Don't forget to tie a knot

• Till is the greatest trickster