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Raccoon on the Moon
Series: Phonics Readers
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A funny rhyming story with phonic repetition and colourful illustrations specially designed to help children learn to read. Raccoon on the Moon follows the adventure of Raccoon as he bids farewell: "Goodbye!" cries Raccoon, "I'm off to the moon. I'll be back by lunchtime, or late...
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See moreA 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, specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book
Description
A funny rhyming story with phonic repetition and colourful illustrations specially designed to help children learn to read.
Raccoon on the Moon follows the adventure of Raccoon as he bids farewell: "Goodbye!" cries Raccoon, "I'm off to the moon. I'll be back by lunchtime, or late afternoon." Goose grins and she giggles, thinking, "You foolish Raccoon!"
Simple, rhyming text helps children develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9781409580409
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by David Semple
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 3.0mm
Width: 211.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 110g
Pages: 24
Series: Phonics Readers
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Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels
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