Genre: Traditional tale

Learning Objectives:

Language Comprehension

Strand 7: Use syntax and context to build their store of vocabulary when reading for meaning

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Make adventurous word and language choices appropriate to the style and purpose of the text (e.g. writing in rhyme and alliteration).

This book is part of a book series called Rigby Star .

This book is aimed at children in primary school. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Pearson Education Limited .

Steve Smallman has taken up writing his own stories after illustrating children's books for over 30 years. He also teaches illustration and mural-painting workshops in schools. When he's not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside. Nick Schon was born in London and now lives in Luton with his wife, three children and five lazy cats. He has worked as an art director at an advertising agency and now illustrates full time.