Graphic novels fans from grades three and up are all going to find some- thing to like here from the art to the humor to the tender underbelly... In a celebratory era of powerful, memorable, visually significant graphic novels, this one happily joins the mountain near the top."— Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review Hopefully you have all managed to plant your seeds and there are beginning to grow. Please remember to complete your plant diary. In this story, Herb falls into a book. Write your own story about a character who falls into a book. Could you be the character? What type of book would you like to fall into? Why? White Rose Lessons 1 to 4, watch the video clips (on the link below) and then answer the questions on the sheets below. Continuingour topic of 'A Wonderful World', this week we are going to learn about the continent of Asia and the country of China, please have a look at the power point and then complete the activity sheets..

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Look at the illustrations in the book. How have they been created? Could you use a similar technique / style in your own pictures? This is the second story about Herb. Read Beware of the Storybook Wolves and discuss which is your favourite. Number of the Week:Represent the number of the week in different ways and see how many calculations you can write that give the answer of that number. See if you can do this systematically. This week’s number is 35. L1 - Look at the front cover and make a prediction onwhat you think is going to happen in the story. Have a look at the powerpoint below about being in a garden then have a go at drawing your own beautiful garden and fill it with lovely flowers.Bound to keep adults and kids alike laughing, this is a winning selection for comic book fans, reluctant readers, and those who enjoy subversive comedy." — School Library Journal, starred review The first line of the book is ‘Herb loved storybooks’. Could you use this as the first line for your own story?

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Herb likes scary books best. Can you create a survey to find out the favourite types of books of the children in your class? Although this concept of role reversal may be well-trod, Renner handles it deftly, making the predictable feel satisfying. A comically charming underfox tale." — Kirkus