Hansel and Gretel: A simple retelling of the traditional Grimm fairytale (Collins Big Cat Phonics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007236026 ISBN 13: 9780007236022

Publisher: Collins Educational, 2006

Synopsis

Hansel and Gretel are left all alone in the Brown Wood, and have to try to find their way home. This retelling of the Grimm fairytale is by award-winning author, Malachy Doyle.

· Blue / Band 4 – A traditional story

· Text type – Fiction

· The focus phonemes in this book are oy, ir, au (Paul), al, aw and air.

· Use the story map on the final spread to discuss Hansel and Gretel’s route home.

· This title is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Birds by Jilly MacLeod.

· This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

About this title

Book Description:

A simple retelling of the traditional Grimm fairytale

Synopsis:

Hansel and Gretel are left all alone in the Brown Wood, and have to try to find their way home. This retelling of the Grimm fairytale is by award-winning author, Malachy Doyle. The focus phonemes in this book are oy, ir, au (Paul), al, aw and air. "Collins Big Cat Phonics" decodable readers provide fiction and nonfiction especially written by top children's authors. They allow children to practice the phonemes they have learned, while enjoying a rich reading experience. This helps every child learn how to: read the letters that represent the sound, blend the sounds through the word, and read the word. The featured authors include Emma Chichester Clark, Martin Waddell, Shoo Rayner, John Foster, Malachy Doyle, Paul Shipton and Nic Bishop. It also features illustrations that do not distract from the text or act as picture cues, ensuring that children have to read every word. A special Reader Response spread at the end of the story supports comprehension and 'next steps'. Ideas for using the book in small group and independent reading are at the back, right at your fingertips.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0007236026
• ISBN 13: 9780007236022
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 16
• Illustrator: Archbold Tim