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Book band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+)A hilarious story, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. By Joanna Nadin, author of the World Book Day book The Worst Class in the World in Danger.
Manjit is going to his new friend Leon's house for tea. There's lots to be worried about. What if they have a scary dog? What if Leon's dad is a dragon? But worst of all, what if they're having pancakes for tea! This relatable comedy about new friendships from prolific children's writer Joanna Nadin is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features lively colour illustrations by Ana Gómez, and a storyline that encourages picky eaters to try new foods.
_______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. '
Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
About the author
Joanna Nadin is the author of more than 80 books for children and adults, including the award-winning Penny Dreadful series, the Flying Fergus series with Sir Chris Hoy, and Carnegie-nominated middle grade novel Joe All Alone, which is now a BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated BBC TV series. She's been a Richard and Judy Book Club choice, Radio 4 Book of the Year, and Blue Peter Book of the Month, and shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Best Book Award and Queen of Teen among many others. Her work has been translated into fourteen languages. She also lectures on Creative Writing and Publishing on the acclaimed MA in Writing for Children at Bath Spa University.
Summary
Book band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+)
A hilarious story, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. By Joanna Nadin, author of the World Book Day book The Worst Class in the World in Danger.
Manjit is going to his new friend Leon's house for tea. There's lots to be worried about. What if they have a scary dog? What if Leon's dad is a dragon? But worst of all, what if they're having pancakes for tea! This relatable comedy about new friendships from prolific children's writer Joanna Nadin is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features lively colour illustrations by Ana Gómez, and a storyline that encourages picky eaters to try new foods.
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Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com.
'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
Foreword
Manjit is worried about going to his new best friend Leon's house for tea. What if it's peas? What if it's soup? But worst of all. what if it's pancakes?! Bloomsbury Young Readers provide engaging, illustrated stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, tailored to get children reading.
Additional text
Manjit is highly relatable because at first he doesn't have a special friend at school, something which can take time.
