Book details
The Monster Who Was Scared of Soap: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Gold Book Band
Description
'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' (Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher) Gold Book Band. Ideal for ages 6+. A laugh-out-loud, zany tale about monsters, friendship and bath times, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. Gerald the monster HATES baths. Being all washed and clean? Yuck! So Gerald's mum hires Maggie, a professional monster washer, to help. Can Gerald learn to have fun at bath time? This hilarious story from Amy Sparkes is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Jack Viant and lovable characters that children will easily relate to. Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
Age
5-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
48 pages
Why to read
- Develops Empathy and Understanding: Reading 'The Monster Who Was Scared of Soap' allows young readers to explore the feelings and challenges of a character who has a fear, helping them develop empathy and a better understanding of different emotions and how to handle them.
- Encourages Good Hygiene: The book presents a fun and engaging story that revolves around the importance of cleanliness. It can serve as a playful tool to encourage children to adopt good hygiene habits, such as washing regularly with soap.
- Supports Reading Skills: As a Gold Book Band from the Bloomsbury Young Readers series, this book is designed to support children's developing reading skills. It offers a carefully leveled text that is suitable for young readers who are growing in confidence.
- Entertains with Humor and Adventure: Amy Sparkes and Jack Viant have created a story that is not only educational but also entertaining. The narrative is filled with humor and adventure, keeping children engaged and motivated to read.