Publisher Description

The desert is too hot to stand still, so Hoppit and his friends keep moving. As more and more animals join, who knows where they're going to end up! It's a big surprise for everyone except the snake and eagle, who try to warn them what's ahead…Join in the rhythm and rhyme of the animal parade in this poem, written and illustrated by Steve Webb.

• Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.
• Text type: A poem
• Children can follow the animal parade through the desert in the map of their journey on pages 14 and 15.
• Curriculum links: Science: Habitats; Geography: Weather around the world; Music: Feel the pulse.
• This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Author Biography

Steve Webb lives in a big, bumpy green field also known as the Peak District. He has a fondness for strong coffee, a pile of cheese, and muddy bicycles. When not writing or drawing he is mostly foraging for biscuits. Steve likes to think he is posh and sensible, but he is mistaken. Steve is the author of the hugely successful titles Tanka Tanka Skunk and Polly Jean, Pyjama Queen.

Review

Bright and expressive illustrations make this book a pleasure to read. The text offers an opportunity to explore rhyming words and could be best used as an introduction to the desert as a habitat.
5to7 Educator

Long Description

The desert is too hot to stand still, so Hoppit and his friends keep moving. As more and more animals join, who knows where they're going to end up! It's a big surprise for everyone except the snake and eagle, who try to warn them what's ahead...Join in the rhythm and rhyme of the animal parade in this poem, written and illustrated by Steve Webb. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type: A poem Children can follow the animal parade through the desert in the map of their journey on pages 14 and 15. Curriculum links: Science: Habitats; Geography: Weather around the world; Music: Feel the pulse. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Review Quote

Bright and expressive illustrations make this book a pleasure to read. The text offers an opportunity to explore rhyming words and could be best used as an introduction to the desert as a habitat.5to7 Educator

Feature

Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

Description for Sales People

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 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 ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book The desert is too hot to stand still, so Hoppit and his friends keep moving. As more and more animals join, who knows where they're going to end up! It's a big surprise for everyone except the snake and eagle, who try to warn them what's ahead...Join in the rhythm and rhyme of the animal parade in this poem, written and illustrated by Steve Webb. Children can follow the animal parade through the desert in the map of their journey on pages 14 and 15. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

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