Around the World: Beautiful story poem by critically acclaimed children’s poet, James Carter. (Collins Big Cat) - Softcover

Carter, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007186584 ISBN 13: 9780007186587

Publisher: Collins, 2007

Synopsis

Traversing across the world by train, boat and plane, the two children in this story poem encounter the extremes of sun and snow travelling to Africa, India and China. The book begins with a poem, before revealing their journey's details, and repetitive questions encourage the reader to turn the page and continue the voyage.

· Yellow/ Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.

· Text type - A poem with predictable structure and patterned language.

· The story map on pages 14 and 15 gives children the opportunity to follow the route again on a world map.

· Curriculum links - Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby bear? Passport to the world. Music: Feel the pulse.

· This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

About this title

Book Description:

Beautiful story poem by critically acclaimed children’s poet, James Carter.

Synopsis:

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. This imaginative poem from children's poet James Carter recounts a journey to some exotic and far-flung locations. Anne Wilson's beautiful collage-style artwork captures the atmosphere of India, China and Africa. This book is the perfect springboard for discussion of travel, transport, other countries and cultures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0007186584
• ISBN 13: 9780007186587
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 16