Collected Resources

My Best Film...The Snowman

This re-telling of the children's classic gives a lovely, quiet and low key introduction to recounts and explanations.  The unusual illustrations enable children to encounter some of these difficult text types in a familiar and comforting context.  The book makes a nice introduction to new ways of writing.

The King of Birds

Children will enjoy this retelling of the traditional story, King of the Birds. The lovingly drawn illustrations will add to the magic of this tale as the birds argue over who will be king! This story is suitable for children beginning to read independently.

Purple is best

This is a book about colours and dyes. How did people dye their clothes in ancient Egypt? In Roman times?  What plants make good dyes?  Which dye was more expensive than gold? Children read this book, seeing the colours as they go.  

The Christmas story

This text provides a version of the traditional biblical story of Christmas but told through the medium of letters.  The beautiful colour illustrations add to its appeal, and children can be motivated to write their own letters in response.

Do you like? 

This is a question and answer text, drawing on many experiences familiar to children but with a humorous twist which children will love. The simple illustrations and adjoining text are ideal for stimulating children’s own writing. 

There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.