Jungle School (Paperback)

Roz Davison

ISBN 10: 1405282266 / ISBN 13: 9781405282260

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, London, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. Three monkey stories with a real sense of fun, perfect for children learing to read. It's Jani's first day at school and she's nervous. Will the other monkeys be friendly? Will they all stare at her? Jani is in a wheelchair, and this makes her different. But, thanks to her sense of cheekiness, she makes friends and has a very nice first day at school indeed.The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. Its the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help." Short, simple sentences" Familiar, repeated words" Big, clear type" 1 5 lines per page" Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the storyAll Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their childrens reading.Book band: Green Three monkey stories with a real sense of fun, perfect for children learing to read. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jungle School (Paperback)
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405282266
• ISBN 13: 9781405282260
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Sim, David
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Three monkey stories with a real sense of fun, perfect for children learing to read.

It's Jani's first day at school and she's nervous. Will the other monkeys be friendly? Will they all stare at her? Jani is in a wheelchair, and this makes her different. But, thanks to her sense of cheekiness, she makes friends and has a very nice first day at school indeed.

The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.

Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help.

" Short, simple sentences

" Familiar, repeated words

" Big, clear type

" 1 5 lines per page

" Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story

All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.

Book band: Green

About the Authors

Roz Davison has worked as a Project Facilitator and an advocate for two disability organisations. 'Jungle School' was her first book.

Elizabeth Laird was born in New Zealand but she grew up in London. She has lived in many parts of the world, including Ethiopia, Malaysia, Iraq and Lebanon. She has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Book Prize ('Jake's Tower' and 'The Garbage King') several times. She has won the Children's Book Award and the Smarties Prize ('Hiding Out'). She lives in south-west London with her husband.