Going for a Drive : Band 07/Turquoise

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. * TurquoiseBand 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