The Fox and the Stork
The Fox and the Stork by Simon Puttock is an illustrated edition published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2013. This 16-page book presents a retelling of a traditional tale where the fox invites his friend the stork to dinner, only to serve the meal on a flat plate. The story explores the playful tricks that the fox and the stork play on one another during their mealtime.
Readers will find a narrative that emphasizes themes of friendship and trickery, making it suitable for young audiences. The book is designed to support early reading skills, featuring predictable text and familiar objects. Additionally, it includes pages that allow children to recap the antics of the fox and stork, reinforcing engagement with the story. This edition is written in English and is appropriate for elementary education, particularly in the context of teaching reading and phonics.
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The fox invites his friend the stork to dinner, but serves the stork his meal on a flat plate. Find out how the fox and the stork play tricks on one another at dinnertime. This retelling of a traditional tale is retold by award-winning author Simon Puttock.
- The fox invites his friend the stork to dinner, but serves the stork his meal on a flat plate. Find out how the fox and the stork play tricks on one another at dinnertime. This retelling of a traditional tale is retold by award-winning author Simon Puttock.
- Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.
- Children can recap the tricks that the fox and stork played on one another on pages 14-15.
- Text type: A traditional tale
- Curriculum links: Citizenship: Friendship
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