Follow the Swallow (Blue Bananas)

by JuliaDonaldson (Author), Martin Ursell (Illustrator)

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $12.38

  A tale of friendship and exploration, perfect for children learning to read. By Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. When Apollo the swallow flies to Africa, Chack the blackbird wants to send him a message. But Africa is far away. Can a jumpy dolphin, a grumpy camel, a greedy crocodile and a playful monkey help to deliver the message? The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Features: Clear type; Up to 8 lines per page; Bright, appealing pictures for added interest; A variety of sentence structures; A wider range of vocabulary; and, Strong themes and characters to discuss. All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading. Book band: Purple.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.40

  Follow the Swallow is a delightful tale of friendship and exploration from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. Chack the blackbird and Apollo the swallow are fledgling friends. Apollo explains that he is practising flying to Africa - but Chack doesn't believe him. Chack tells Apollo that the blossom on his favourite tree will eventually turn into orange berries - Apollo doesn't believe him. But, with the inevitable turning of the seasons, both birds learn to believe the other - and cement their friendship forever. Follow the Swallow is an enchanting tale from the UK's biggest picture book author and Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson.