This hilarious story, told almost entirely without words, is a clever and creative look at how one thoughtless action (in this case, dropping a banana skin on the ground instead of disposing of it responsibly) could potentially set off a domino-like chain of increasingly chaotic consequences. Every time a page is turned, the scene becomes increasingly detailed and complex; with at least half a dozen separately developing plot lines to identify and discuss. There’s a helpful list of questions at the end of the book, which might be an interesting challenge for particularly perceptive preschoolers - but one of the great joys of books like these is the way that they enable meaningful interaction at whatever level is appropriate.
Wonder is the unforgettable story of August Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. With over five million copies sold, Wonder is a true modern classic, a…
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One of the most popular topics of conversation amongst young children is ‘what I was like when I was *really* small’. They love to compare themselves with who they were just a…
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Despite the relentless efforts of teachers, policy makers and passionate advocates of mathematics over many years, numeracy is still a skill that’s often rather bizarrely…
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With The Gruffalo’s Child, Julia Donaldson proved herself more than capable of following up what had quickly become a beloved children’s classic with a sequel of similar…
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Something exciting is happening at the Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park; gold stars are going to be awarded to winning animals in four categories: most popular, tidiest; most stylish;…
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