UEL PGCE group 2011-2012 discussion

Thanks Sophie. It's a fantastic book with lots of opportunities for numeracy, literacy and KUW activities.

Hello,

Here is my review on Ash Mistry and the Savage Fortress by Sarwat Chadda:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hey everyone, here's my review of 'the gruffalo's child'

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This is my review of 'the very noisy night'

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hey everyone, hope you are all well and placement is going ok.

By the way my review for 'Room on the Broom' is now up....

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hi everyone, this is my review on 'Handa's Surprise'...

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

'Ten Seeds' by Ruth Brown.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hi all, this is my review for 'Through My Window'....

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Great reviews everyone! Thank you. Hope your placements are going well.

My review of 'Peace At Last' and 'The Listening Walk'.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Two great reviews, Jon, tying in to early phonic sound discrimination work as well as KUW and CD- music. Thanks!

Hi this is my review of 'The Gruffalo'
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

This is 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

This is my review for Charlotte's Web
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This is my review for 'The Gruffalo's Child'
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Lucy wrote: "Hi this is my review of 'The Gruffalo'
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10..."

There are 44 UEL reviews for The Gruffalo! Here is yours http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... your link goes to the book.

There are the links to your reviews, Lucy, rather than the books: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Charlotte's Web, the Ladybird edition of Jack and the Beanstalk http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and The Gruffalo's Child http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/.... Great reviews, thanks!

Hi, here are some more reviews from me!

Here is my review of 'Kipper' by Mick Inkpen:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Here is my review of 'The tiger who came to tea' by Judith Kerr:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Here is my review of 'Mr. Gumpy's outing' by John Burningham:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Here is my review of 'I want my potty' by Tony Ross:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hi here is my review of the 'Three little pigs' from the Ladybird series.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

On a roll with writing up my reviews today!

Here is my review of Roald Dahl's 'Matilda'
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Me again! Here is my review of 'The Demon Headmaster' by Gillian Cross:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hello again,

Here is my review of 'Lullabyhullaballoo'by Mick Inkpen.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hi!

Here is my review of 'Knock Knock Who's There?' by Anthony Browne Grindley.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Wow, Emily, you have been busy! Thank you, some great reviews. Lullabyhullaballoo is a fantastic book for Nursery and Reception classes, and I'd recommend it to The Gruffalo fans.

Hi here is my review for Dinosaurs love underpants

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Another review for you all, The very messy monkey


http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Here is my review of 'Room on the Broom', by the wonderful Julia Donaldson... who is fast becoming my favourite children's author :)

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

My review of 'Aliens Love Underpants' by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hey everyone, hope all is well.

Just sharing my review of 'On the Way Home' by Jill Murphy...

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This is my review on 'Mr Gumpy's Motor Car'....

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hi all, here is my review of Room on the Broom!!

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hey everyone, this is my review on 'Mog the Forgatful Cat' by Judith Kerr....

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hey, its me again!

And here is my review of 'Rosie's Walk' by Pat Hutchins...

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hi Alison.

I have reviewed another four books.


The little red Hen: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The runaway pizza http://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/...

Handas surprise: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Titch - http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Some great reviews, P2, thanks!

Hey all, here's my review on 'The Tiny Seed'.....

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hey everyone here is my review of Horrid Henry's underpants by Francesca Simon.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Thanks Anjumanara and Eloise! If your new class likes Horrid Henry, Eloise, I'd recommend Agatha Parrot and the Floating Head. Kjartan Poskitt and The Brilliant World of Tom Gates.

Always and Forever by Alan Durant

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is a sad story book that is aimed to describe to children feelings and what happens when loved one's die. It is an animated book of an Otter, Mole, fox and Hare who live together and fox is the main hard working member of their family and deals with everything. So when fox gets ill it describes now he becomes weak pale and thin. Fox goes out one day to not return, his friends go in search for him. Thats when they discover he has died and they bury him under foxes faviourite tree. It tells how the Hare, Otter and Mole cry as they miss fox so much. But also has a nice message and picture of fox that they will never forget fox - always and forever.

This book can be used to help children express their feelings at sad grieving times wheather it is a pet or friend or family member.

I think it is really good to help young children have an understanding and feel that they are not alone is situations of lose. p2



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Always and Forever by Alan Durant

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is a sad story book that is aimed to describe to children feelings and what happens when loved one's die. It is an animated book of an Otter, Mole, fox and Hare who live together and fox is the main hard working member of their family and deals with everything. So when fox gets ill it describes now he becomes weak pale and thin. Fox goes out one day to not return, his friends go in search for him. Thats when they discover he has died and they bury him under foxes faviourite tree. It tells how the Hare, Otter and Mole cry as they miss fox so much. But also has a nice message and picture of fox that they will never forget fox - always and forever.

This book can be used to help children express their feelings at sad grieving times wheather it is a pet or friend or family member.

I think it is really good to help young children have an understanding and feel that they are not alone is situations of lose. p2



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Thank you! I think this would be a great book to use to discuss grief.

Piratology Boys will love this book:
Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion by Dugald A. Steer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book is excellent for topic work and information it also builds a story into the children's imagination of what life is like for a pirate. It has a real compass on the front.It is one persons tale and part diary of life as a pirate, it includes the rules of the pirates such as "if the pirates fly a black flag it means they show mercy to the pirates they in battle with." It has many pictures to show and describe the clothes worm, the treasure chests etc... There are also flaps to lift with special treasure or jewels with a description along side it. The book also describes how there are different types of pirates and the life they lead, how they caught their food, what animals they came across on the journey as a pirate sailing round the world.

This has been used for a topic for year 2 and year 3. Boys usually find this book most appealing it is an image of going back in time. Very good book to make the topic come to life.



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Alison wrote: "Thanks Anjumanara and Eloise! If your new class likes Horrid Henry, Eloise, I'd recommend Agatha Parrot and the Floating Head. Kjartan Poskitt and The Brilliant World of Tom Gates."

Alison wrote: "Thanks Anjumanara and Eloise! If your new class likes Horrid Henry, Eloise, I'd recommend Agatha Parrot and the Floating Head. Kjartan Poskitt and The Brilliant World of Tom Gates."

Thanks Alison, I will lock out for those titles - Eloise

Hey Everyone, here is my review of The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hi this is my review of 'Always and Forever'
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Hi this is my review of 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This is my review of 'We're going on a bear hunt'
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This is my review of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This is my review of 'Mouse Party'
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This is my review of 'The Train Ride'
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...