From the WINGS developmental literacy series.
Retelling of the traditional tale
Text type: NarrativeThe little red hen made some bread. Will the duck, the cow and the dog help her? Who will eat the bread?
A sensitive story about a child with special needs and how he learns to make friends with his classmates in a mainstream school. “There’s a new boy at school called Louis. Louis sits next to me and I look after him. He’s not quite like the rest of us. Sometimes I wonder what he’s thinking about. .... Extended Description
Imagine a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasures, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Imagine a beach where adventure begins... Extended Description
It's been a bad day for Horace, a very bad day. He comes home feeling mean, but Mum knows what to do.
Betsy Everitt's rhythmic text and bright illustrations will make even the grumpiest children smile at Mum's recipe for a happy ending.
Full colour. 32 Pages Extended Description
In this charming companion to "Mouse Paint, " Ellen Stoll Walsh introduces the concept of counting forward and backward in a suspenseful story that will keep young readers guessing. "The rhythm follows the illustrations in a glissando; one can almost hear the background music."--"The Horn Book" 32 Pages
One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Children will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in colour. " Walsh' s cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colours and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that' s great fun as well as informative." --"School Library Journal"