Joseph Theobald – författare

Arthur the donkey is having a party – but he wants it to be fantastic. So fantastic, that only fantastic guests can come! But when none of his friends qualify to go on the guest list, he changes his mind – and everyone has lots of fun. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type – A humorous story.An invitation and reply for Arthur’s party on pp22-23 offer a great opportunity to extend the story and link to children’s writing.Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices living in a diverse world.This story is paired with a non-fiction book on the same theme: How to Make Pop-up Cards by Monica Hughes.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

'It was bedtime and Arthur was still awake. "I don't want to go to sleep," he said. Where could he go to find a place where NO ONE went to sleep?' Arthur returns in another stunning title, written and illustrated by Joseph Theobald.o Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.o Text type – A humorous story.o Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.o This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.o This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Marvin is not happy. Why are the other sheep bigger than him? And why are they faster than him? And WHY can they jump higher than him?Something has to change, and Marvin knows exactly how to change it . . . by EATING! Because if he's bigger than the other sheep, then surely he will be better, too?And after eating the grass and the flowers and the bushes, Marvin wants more. And after eating the trees and the clouds and the sky, Marvin still wants more! But what happens when there's nothing more left for Marvin to eat?A brilliantly funny picture book about a brilliantly greedy sheep!

One perfect morning Molly eats the very apple that Marvin had his eye on. Marvin is CROSS and has a terrible tantrum, rampaging through the countryside, causing chaos. Who will be able to calm Marvin down and tease him out of his tantrum? Will he be able to do it by himself or will he need some help?