On May 14th 2003, Michael Morpurgo was appointed the 3rd Children's Laureate. The role is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books, to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field. He has written over 90 books and has an unparalleled reputation in the world of children's books. His books have been adapted for the cinema, TV and theatre and he has won numerous awards including Children's Book Award and Whitbred Children's Book Award.
Interest Age:
5
Category:
Literacy
Strand:
Reading
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. Renowned Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo has written this vivid account of a child's stay at a farm. The Farms for City Children charity was founded by Michael and his wife to give city children the chance to spend a week on a working farm. This book is an account of a child's stay, told in the form of letters home and illustrated with photographs of animals and children on location at the farm. Humorous and engaging, it conveys the fun and excitement of working closely with animals. It ends with an index and a timetable of a day's events on the farm, so children can recap the story. Turquoise (Band 7) books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.