Nobody in the busy city sees the bird lying on the pavement, its wingbroken. Nobody but a small boy called Will. He and his mum carry it homeand, with time, rest and a little bit of hope, the wing mends, and theyset the bird free to soar over the city once more. A moving story withsimple illustrations, few words and enormous opportunities forstorytelling, as single, big illustrations are mixed with 'storyboards'that will enable children to 'write' their own 'chapters' about how thebird was nursed back to health.
- Martha in the Middle by Jan Fearnley; Walker Books, hardback, 10.99
Clara is the eldest in this mouse family. Ben is the baby. And Martha isin the middle - squashed and invisible. Only when she runs away to thebottom of the garden and meets a wise frog does she realise that beingin the middle of things is the best place to be. A perfect story for anymiddle child feeling outshone by 'big and sensible' or 'cutesy-wootsey'siblings.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here