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The Ant and the Grasshopper

Katie Daynes

Age: 4+

RRP  $9.95

Series: First Reading Level 1

The Ant and the Grasshopper

By: Katie Daynes

Illustrated by Merel Eyckerman

Series : First Reading Level 1

Age 4+

RRP  $9.95

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Aesop's charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Ant and Grasshopper can't agree over how to spend the summer. Who will be right when winter comes? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.
Extent:
32 pages
Dimensions:
199.3 x 140.8mm
Paperback ISBN:
9780746096536
Accelerated Reader Book Level:
0.7
Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
Lower years (LY)
Book Band:
Blue
CEFR:
A1
Lexile:
220L
Key Stage:
EYFS
Publication Date:
September 2008
Work Reference:
00768
Katie Daynes
Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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View series: First Reading Level 1

Children will be able to progress through Usborne's Reading Programme books as they develop in confidence. This book belongs to First Reading Level 1. Like the others, carefully chosen text is supported with beautiful full-colour illustrations in a small, hardback format. A real treat.

Reading Zone

It is a charming retelling of Aesop's classic fable, and not only does it have easy-to-read text for beginner readers, it also has fun puzzles to try after the story. Suitable for ages three to seven (Usborne First Reading Stories) A warming story combined with simple text and colourful illustrations to inspire any beginner reader.

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