In this cluster, we find out who's playing by the rules and who's cheating in Hide and Cheat, we go on the hunt of a giant stick insect in Where's Woody, and look for a missing chameleon in Jamie and the Chameleon. In the two non fiction books, Animal Magic and Look Closer, we try to find some animals who like to hide and take a closer look at some things that you might not expect to find at all!
Each book comes with notes for parents that highlight tricky words or concepts in the books, prompt questions and suggest a range of follow-up activities. The Hide and Seek Guided Reading Notes provide step-by-step guided reading support for each book in the Hide and Seek cluster, together with guidance about comprehension, assessment for learning and vocabulary enrichment. Hands-on follow-up activities and cross-curricular links are also provided for each book.
Shoo Rayner is a British author and illustrator of children's books who lives in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
He has written and illustrated over 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, and chapter books. His work covers a range of genres, from adventure stories to humorous tales, and often features animal characters. Some of his most popular series include "Ricky Rocket," "Dragon Gold," and "Viking Vik."
In addition to his work as an author and illustrator, Rayner is also a popular drawing teacheron YouTube. He has over 380,00 subscribers to his channel, where he shares his knowledge of drawing and the making of children's books and offers tips and advice for aspiring writers and illustrators.
Overall, Shoo Rayner is a well-respected figure in the world of children's literature, known for his engaging stories, charming illustrations, and dedication to inspiring the next generation of young readers and creators.
I've been using a platform called Oxford Owl, a free resource to help tutor students. The books are hit and miss. This one is available there. It's absolutely terrible and nonsensical. I have no idea how some of these books are getting released.