Reading Together Level 3: Beans on Toast

by Paul Dowling

This simple, informative book tells the life story of beans - from the stalk to the plate. See beans on racks and beans in trucks. Follow their fascinating journey - and beans on toast will never be quite the same again!

Genres: Childrens

Paperback

First published June 1, 1998

About the author

Paul Dowling has written and illustrated many picture books for children with titles published by Walker Books, Andersen Press, Orchard Books, A&C Black, Collins, Methuen and others. His books are all child centred ideas and concepts with the focus on fun and understanding for the younger reader.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Librarian note: this edition was published January 16, 1989 by HarperCollins.

I'll be honest I have very vague memories of the book, I was two at the time. However, I have not been allowed to forget that my mum had to secretly return it to the library while I was at preschool because I wouldn't let go of it.

[Clare · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very simple book, but it is also engaging, informative and funny. It is one of P’s favourites and she has read it multiple times, so it’s 5 stars from us.

[Ali Assad · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book that is actually quite deep for young readers. It is a simply written book which has a sentence per page always beginning with 'Beans'. It visually and verbally tells you the adventure of beans from the stalks to ending up on your plate.

This is appropriate for the age range of 4 - 6.

This book would be an excellent resource for geography and for guided reading.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful first readers for kids. Lotsa fond memories of this one.

[Luke Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 BOTY all years