Use this pack to develop children's understanding of basic verbs. Each verb is repeated several times in various situations to reinforce the child's understanding of its meaning and the finger puppets of the four central characters are excellent for 'doing' the actions in the stories.

Focusing on prepositions, this pack contains four stories covering:

• Up, Up and Away (Bertie the Bluebird): in, on, under
• On the Trail of a Snail (Sam the Snail): in front, behind, next to
• Over the Trees and Far Away (Dot the Giraffe): over, through, between
• Cool in the Pool (Rolo the Hippo): above, below, around

This book provides practical, fun reproducible activities to develop early literacy skills. Each section is structured so that students can build on existing knowledge and skills. These activities can be used in a group or individually. Includes:

• rhyming and alphabet activities
• phonological awareness
• work sheets

The strong visual emphasis will inspire children to write their own stories and expand their vocabulary. "Writer's tips" front each of the twelve sections: Story types, Characters, Feelings, Size, Speech & Sound, Speed, Settings, Texture, Colors, Objects, Time, and Weather.