Firstly an admission that this weeks books were actually read to my kids during their reading at bed time, but who said killing two birds was a problem.
The first book is Who sank the boat by Pamela Allen.This is a classic that our kids just can't get enough of.
The suspense that builds through the boat getting more and more weighed down as new animals get on board is well constructed and the kids interact with the Narrator, as it continually asks, do you know who sank the boat? which is of course they do, but they still keep coming back for more.
This story is pretty simple and uses the rags to riches plot which we are looking at this week. The maligned and unloved pony in the story (Freddie) has to become the hero when all the other ponies are sick and he has to rescue the king. A cute story that is suitable for junior primary level Yr 1-2. It is well formed but the conflict sections are still very safe to not be scary for the kids.
Thanks for reading.
Cheers, Ben Ryan
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