My Granny Went to Market: A Round-the-world Counting Rhyme

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The different cultures add another layer to the story by maybe piquing some interest in a country the reader may or may not have heard of. Fly away with Granny as she takes a magic carpet ride around the world, collecting souvenirs from each location! An entertaining story, while revealing a captivating illustration on each page of the very finest quality. Definitely will use in my teaching as there are multiple opportunities for studying cultures and their history. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The illustrations reveal traditional dress and environments including Australia and Switzerland… An entertaining story, while revealing a captivating illustration on each page of the very finest quality. I enjoyed reading this book because in some of the cultures I did not realize one of their customs and normalities. This stylishly illustrated counting book from a Best New Illustrator, opens with a vibrant cockerel crowing to welcome the day and ends with a solitary barn owl flying off the page and slipping into the night. I like that some cultural elements are explained- for example, the names of the cats Granny gets in Thailand, Puyin and Puchai, are the Thai words for "little girl" and "little boy".Fly away with Granny as she takes a magic carpet ride around the world, collecting a steadily increasing number of souvenirs from each exotic location! There is a lot going on, so someone would be able to play a game of iSpy or different counting activities. Supplier is using paper or board that is certified FSC, PEFC or SFI, or classified PREPS 3 as a minimum as well as being a part of the Book Chain project that convenes 28 publishing companies to collaborate on sustainable sourcing of wood fibre for books and periodicals. Taking young readers on an adventure through ten different countries, this book also introduces children to maps and entertains them with rhyme along the way. This book is great for learning about other countries and cultures and can be a brilliant starting point for a cross-curricular project.

This fantastic fusion of rhyme and colour takes children on a journey to ten different countries, introducing them to maps while also getting them counting. s A Child's Treasury of Poetry, which was a constant companion throughout her childhood, Paolo Coelho's The Alchemist, everything by T. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. This children's book is ideal for introducing the different cultures around the world by traveling together with Granny and her flying carpet. At the end of the story a list showing all of Granny's souvenirs and the number that she bought is provided.

On each page there are a number of things that need to be found and counted, helping the reader learn how to count in a fun way! Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. This rhyming story of My Granny Went To Market will take young readers on an adventure to different countries while teaching them essential counting skills along the way!

As it says in the title it is written in rhyme and every place she visits she picks up a certain amount of objects (one more than the previous place) therefore is a counting book also. The writing is just as exciting, rich in rhyming, alliteration, interesting words, and introduces foreign words to children, and gives an insight into the different cultures and objects which represent that country. Product arrived matching the specifications I requested but also matched the photographs and item description. The book is full of beautiful, big and bright pictures, drawing the reader’s eye to examine them in more detail.

It is perfect for counting along with your children and the images in the book make it more fun as you scavenger to count each item. This rhyming story will take young readers on an adventure to different countries while teaching them to count along the way. This book teaches us a lot about cultural objects from around the world, it also uses a rhythm of counting to show the journey throughout the book. Since studying at the Royal College of Art, he has painted in numerous locations for exhibitions, commissions and publications, and has become a tutor at Goldsmiths University.

Stella Blackstone has written many best-selling titles for Barefoot Books, including the popular Bear and Cleo series and An Island In the Sun (2002).Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. His round-the-world travels have provided much inspiration for his work, and his first trip to India in 1986 resulted in a one person show entitled ‘Wel-come To India’ which was followed by a book and a short BBC TV film of the same name.