Going for a Drive: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat) by Wendy Cope
A beautifully illustrated anthology of Wendy Cope's poems, this collection includes well-loved classics such as Summer Toes and Into the Bathtub as well of lots of brand new, fabulous poems, which take us on a wonderful journey full of little adventures that will resonate with children everywhere.
- Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.
- Text type: A poetry book.
- A map on pages 22 and 23 encourages children to trace the journey the anthology takes, recounting the poems as they go.
- Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking part - developing skills of communication and participation; Art and Design: Portraying relationships; Music: Play it again - exploring rhythmic patterns