The illustrations are bright and clearly depict the different colours and tones associated with the different seasons. The dialogue within the story uses a wide variety of synonyms for said such as squawked, whimpered, cried, shrieked and exclaimed allowing teachers the opportunity to develop children's vocabulary, consider characterisation and further children's grammatical knowledge in context. In terms of comprehension there are ample opportunities to teach wither through shared or guided reading each of the 5 domains that are identified in the Key Stage 1 Reading Tests, in particular 1a vocabulary, 1b identify key aspects of fiction and 1d make inferences from the text. It would also make a lovely guided read for children who have mastered phase 5 phonics. It would make a lovely read-aloud story for Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Children will learn about how leaves fall from trees, water turns to ice, snow, hibernation and migration. The story beautifully introduces children to the changing seasons from Autumn through to winter.
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