In this classroom favorite, a resourceful chicken enlists her farm friends to get a coveted hat from Scarecrow. A delightful circular tale and fall read-aloud! "Great for storytelling, with big beautiful pictures for a topper." ―Kirkus Reviews Chicken really admires Scarecrow's hat. Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms. Chicken doesn't have a w…
This series of delightful short stories has been especially written, with the help of a language expert, for young children who are just beginning to read. Stephen Cartwright's charming illustrations carry the exciting and humorous stories along and give clear clues to the words and their meaning. With the help and encouragement of an adult, beginner readers will be able to achieve the pleasure…
While a farmer tends his field of wheat, six hungry crows watch and wait in a nearby tree. When the wheat ripens, the farmer builds a scarecrow to frighten them off, but these ingenious crows are not so easily scared. Bringing this original fable to life with brilliant collages, Leo Lionni deftly draws parallels between animal and human behavior that children can readily appreciate. And once ag…
A story for children which is told in memory of the Wongutha people of southwest Australia and helps us to understand the Aboriginal past and present. It explains how crows felt ignored because of their silver-grey feathers so thought if they became black they would be accepted.
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, this book is specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.