Product Details

• Published on: 2001-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 12 pages

Customer Reviews

A modern day spin on the well-known story
by Nick and Claire Page, from the `Make Believe Ideas' series of books.
And, as each title in the 12 book series has a RRP of £2.99 - this represents excellent value for a durable hardcover edition.

'National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 in reading, writing and speaking guides both the text and the range of supporting activities.'

This particular story is aimed at KS1.

From inside the front cover:-

'This is the story of a room full of straw,
A strange little man and a magic trapdoor.
You can read it in bed, in a chair, on the floor!
There's something else. Can you guess what?
On every page there's a cotton reel to spot.'

30 high quality shiny pages in the popular 2-page spread format.
Numbered pages with clear, easy-to-follow text, enhanced in places FOR EFFECT!
SUPER illustrations throughout, from Sara Baker, giving plenty of scope for discussion.
And......as previously mentioned, there is the `cotton reel to spot' on each turn of the page!
This delightful book is further enhanced by relevant facial expressions and an additional section at the end, featuring:-

`Ready to tell' - a `rearrange the pictures' exercise.
`Picture Dictionary' - illustrating the more difficult words
`Key Words' - presenting key words in context
'Make a name-spinner' - a practical and achievable activity.

and sections entitled:-
`Ready to Talk' (inside the back cover)
`Ready to Read' (on the back cover)

wind the book up and give more information about the aims of the book.

Example of text:-

`There once was a miller, who lied to the king,
"I have a sweet daughter called Geraldine.
She turns yellow straw into gold with one spin!"

The king locked the girl in a room full of straw,
Saying, "Spin me gold or you'll die for sure."
Geraldine wept. Then guess what she saw?

From a door in the floor a little man sprang,
"Spin straw into gold? Why, do it I can!"
"Give me your necklace and I am your man!".....'

and so the tale continues in the usual way.
The greedy king wants more ...and more.....and, running out of things to give, Geraldine is forced to make a final promise she comes to wish she hadn't!
Can she solve the riddle in time?

From the back page/cover:-

`This book is designed to be fun for children who are just starting to read on their own. But they will enjoy and benefit from some time discussing the story with an adult.......
Stories are told in rhyme, or in strong, rhythmic prose.......
Repetitive, easy rhymes are highlighted so that younger children can join in and increase their confidence........
The chosen font increases word-shape recognition.......
Coloured backgrounds are in line with current advice on making reading easier for children with dyslexia.'