EARLY READERS 2006-2008
Learn to read the easy way!
These two playful rhyming books utilise a phonics-based approach to tell wildly entertaining same-sound stories. They will not only empower emerging readers but leave them in no doubt as to the link between reading and pleasure.
“This book is for children who like their stories fast, funny and very twisted.”
“Combined with Terry Denton’s madcap sketches, the book is rollicking good fun rhyming nonsense that will delight emerging independent readers.”
“Hilarious, clever, addictive and worth re-reading.”
“Andy Griffiths knows his audience. Even mentioning the title of this book produces giggles from my six- year-old.”
“For beginning readers and for very reluctant readers this fun book is ideal, with its simple text and very quirky pictures. It teaches children that reading and language are lots of fun.”
“A book that demands to be be read aloud with energetic expression.”
The Cat on the Mat is Flat
First published 2006
What’s the Story?
The rat did not like being chased by the cat, and after three laps around the mat the rat said, ‘That’s enough of that.’ And it went and got a … BASEBALL BAT!
Comprising nine relentlessly rhyming and unapologetically silly stories-accompanied by Terry Denton’s inspired illustrations—this book will delight emerging readers and make learning to read as pleasurable a process as possible.
The Big Fat cow that goes Kapow
First published 2008
What’s the Story?
Oh no – watch out! Don’t look now! Inside this book is an EXPLODING cow! FIVE… FOUR… THREE… TWO… ONE… KAPOW!
More rhyming mayhem and comic madness from the bestselling duo of the inspired JUST! series. Andy Griffiths’ rhyming text will entice and engage the most reluctant child to read while laughing all the way and is hilariously counterpointed by Terry Denton’s delightfully wonky illustrations. A side-splitting companion to the award-winning and Children’s Book Council shortlisted title, The Cat on the Mat is Flat.
