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Children’s Book Reviews – Owlets – January 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
This month’s book reviews for Owlets are Lulu and the Cat in the Bag by Hilary McKay and Zeus Sorts it Out by John Dougherty.
Lulu and the Cat in the Bag – Year 1
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Lulu and her cousin Mellie are being looked after by their grandmother. When they find a huge bag on the doorstep they are taken by surprise especially when they realise that it contains something alive. They untie the bag and out jumps an enormous, fluffy golden cat. But where has the cat come from and where is it going to live? This latest adventure in the delightful Lulu series will be enjoyed by boys and girls reading on their own or reading together. |
Zeus Sorts it Out – Year 2
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The school bully is being mean to Alex’s friend Charlie. Charlie wants to summon Zeus to help them but Alex is not at all sure that this is an entirely good idea. However Zeus appears and he is determined to teach the bully a lesson by re-enacting an ancient Greek legend. Here is a hilarious tale about children, Greek gods, the labours of Heracles and much more. Laugh your way through the story – and don’t worry, Zeus will sort it out. |
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Children’s Book Reviews – Owls – January 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
This month’s book reviews for Owls are Max and Molly’s Guide To Trouble: How To Be A Genius by Dominic Barker and Monkey Bars and Rubber Ducks by T M Alexander.
Max and Molly’s Guide To Trouble: How To Be A Genius – Year 3/4
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Meet the Pesker twins, Max and Molly, with their latest Guide To Trouble. They are expecting to be geniuses when they grow up as they are so busy carrying out important scientific experiments. In this guide you will learn, among other things, how to mend a puncture with mud – oh, and how to cover a dog with mud. This is a laugh-out-loud story for all budding geniuses, with fantastic illustrations throughout. If you enjoy this book look out for more Max and Molly’s Guides To Trouble. |
Monkey Bars and Rubber Ducks – Year 5/6
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The Tribers are five friends who have lots of fun whenever they are together. They find adventures and stand up to the challenges of their everyday lives at school and at home. In this latest Tribers book the friends discover why Keener needs to take time out of school at lunchtime – against the rules of course – and they get up to all sorts on the school camping trip. The Tribe books are written with great understanding of this age group. The characters are very well drawn and the reader learns a lot about the importance of friendship and loyalty from them. |
Reading Activities – Owlets Year 1- January 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Lulu and the Cat in the Bag – Year 1
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As well as reading this super book,
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Reading Activities – Owlets Year 2 – January 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Zeus Sorts it Out – Year 2
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Reading Activities – Owls Year 3/4 – January 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Max and Molly’s Guide To Trouble: How To Be A Genius – Year 3/4
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Reading Activities – Owls Year 5/6 – January 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Monkey Bars and Rubber Ducks – Year 5/6
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Children’s Book Reviews – Owlets – December 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
This month’s book reviews for Owlets are Sarky Puddleboat by Eve Branson, and Penny Dreadful is a Complete Catastrophe by Joanna Nadin.
Sarky Puddleboat – Year 1
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Sarky is a very special boat – a surprise present from Granny for her grandchildren. When Sarky Puddleboat is ready to be launched, Granny invites the children to meet at the harbour. They are all absolutely thrilled and they promise to follow Granny’s rules when sailing in Sarky. But their excitement takes over and the children soon find themselves in danger. Will they be able to get back to safety? And will Granny let them back on board Sarky for another adventure? This is a lovely story with super illustrations. It will delight young boys and girls reading on their own or reading together. |
Penny Dreadful is a Complete Catastrophe – Year 2
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Meet Penny Dreadful – delightfully dramatic but disaster-prone whenever one of her many brilliant ideas pop up. In her latest adventures, Penny looks after the class pet rat for the weekend, she comes up with an amazing find for show-and-tell and, with the help of Gran’s cat Barry, illustrates the power of pets in unusual circumstances – all with potential for disastrous consequences. Laugh your way through these madcap tales about Penny’s mishaps. It is an incredibly entertaining book with brilliantly-drawn characters and the stories are complemented by wonderful illustrations throughout. |
Children’s Book Reviews – Owls – December 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
This month’s book reviews for Owls are Letters from an Alien Schoolboy: Cosmic Custard by Ros Asquith, and Lost Christmas by David Logan.
Letters from an Alien Schoolboy: Cosmic Custard – Year 3/4
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After his last adventure on Earth, Flowkwee is eager to return home to Planet Faa but he soon finds himself back on Planet Earth – and it’s freezing. Flowkwee still can’t believe how slow and stupid Earthling children are. This time the aliens have to capture some adult Earthlings in the hope that they may have more brain cells than their children. With so many alien attacks, can the Earthlings be saved from ruin? This is a very funny book translated from Alien with brilliant illustrations throughout. |
Lost Christmas – Year 5/6
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Anything can happen on Christmas Eve. In Goose’s case, his whole life changes instantly – for the worse. His dog Mutt is just about the only thing keeping him sane. Then Goose meets Anthony, a rather strange person who knows more about others than he knows about himself. When Mutt goes missing, Goose realises that he has to rely on Anthony to help him. But how can Anthony help Goose and other lost souls to find what they are seeking? This is a beautifully written book, at the same time mysterious and moving. It tells a thought-provoking story in a very atmospheric setting. |
Reading Activities – Owlets Year 1 – December 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Sarky Puddleboat – Year 1
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As well as reading this super book, you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities specially written to accompany the book:
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Reading Activities – Owlets Year 2 – December 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Penny Dreadful is a Complete Catastrophe – Year 2
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As well as reading this super book, you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities specially written to accompany the book:
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