“Henry loved eating all sorts of books: story books, dictionaries, atlases, joke books, books of facts, even maths books. But red ones were his favourite…”
Themes: The power of books.
Why you should read it: A colourful, funny, witty exploration of what it means to read and the power of books to enrich our lives.
Cross-curricular links: Maths (how many books does Henry eat in a week, a month, a year?), Design Technology (design a new, healthy diet for Henry).
Perfect for: All age groups, but especially children aged 5-7. Book notes soon to be available on The Literacy Shed Plus website.
Published by: Harper Collins Children’s Books.
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