Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level This wonderfully emotive collection of poems by award-winning poet Gareth Owen explores both the humorous and more serious elements of childhood, and is filled with beautiful illustrations by much-loved illustrator Peter Bailey Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. A poetry book A seasonal garden scene on pages 46 and 47 highlight the changing weathers and emotions that are focused on throughout the poems, providing plenty of speaking and listening opportunities. Curriculum Links: Citizenship: Living in a diverse world
