Tod is a shy tortoise who hides away, especially when it s time to tidy up But what will happen when Tod is forced out of the comfort of his own shell? This sweet story is written and illustrated by acclaimed author Charlotte Middleton.
Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.
Children can follow the important stages of the story in the flow chart on pages 14 15.
Text type: A story with a familiar setting
Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us"
Tod is a shy tortoise who hides away, especially when it s time to tidy up But what will happen when Tod is forced out of the comfort of his own s...
An illustrated anthology of Wendy Cope's poems, this collection includes well-loved classics such as 'Summer Toes' and 'Into the Bathtub' as well of lots of brand-new poems which take us on a wonderful journey full of little adventures that will resonate with children everywhere.
An illustrated anthology of Wendy Cope's poems, this collection includes well-loved classics such as 'Summer Toes' and 'Into the Bathtub' as well of l...
A colourful retelling of Rudyard Kipling s The Elephant s Child, this fable explains how the elephant got its long trunk. As the elephant journeys through the jungle it admires the features of the other animals, until he gets a bit too close to one of them This sweet and funny story has been written and illustrated by Charlotte Middleton.
A colourful retelling of Rudyard Kipling s The Elephant s Child, this fable explains how the elephant got its long trunk. As the elephant journeys through the jungle it admires the features of the other animals, until he gets a bit too close to one of...
A colourful retelling of Rudyard Kipling s The Elephant s Child, this fable explains how the elephant got its long trunk. As the elephant journeys ...
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading. Fluency 3 books have a word count of 3840 words with an expected reading rate of 80 words per minute. A family holiday seems uneventful until Bel and her family decide to visit Phantom Castle! A mishap involving a trapdoor...
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a ra...