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Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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Hannah's Bike
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
When Hannah discovers she is too big for her bike, she, Dad, and her little brother, Sam, look online to find a bigger one.
Red 3
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The Race
by Feana Tu’akoi
illustrated by Marjorie Scott
During a family outing to the park, Vika challenges her mother to a race. Mum discovers that roller-blading at speed is not easy, and teeters and sways before finally ending up in the pond! Vika’s excitement and confidence contrasts with Mum’s faltering progress.
Red 1
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Locked Out
by Julie Ellis
illustrated by Trevor Pye
The family in this story faces a predicament that will be familiar to many readers – they have locked themselves out of their house. Luckily, a small window has been left open. Dad, Mum and big brother try to fit through, but with no success. Finally, the smallest member of the family comes to the rescue and solves the problem.
Red 2
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Rain, Rain
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Nina Price
This is a clearly sequenced, poetic narrative about a family tramping through the bush in wet weather and then setting up camp. Despite the rain, the children are clearly having a great time.
Red 2
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Late for the Race
by Dawn McMillan
illustrated by Ali Teo
Everyone is ready to start the bike race except for the bossy and demanding Princess. The Queen helps the Princess gather the things she needs – but this is one time the Princess will not be allowed to wear her crown.
Red 3
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay
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Shoes for the King
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Philip Webb
In this humorous narrative, the King has some trouble deciding which royal shoes to wear. Students will enjoy making connections to their prior knowledge of the King from the shared text The Hole in the King’s Sock.
Red 3.
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Grandma’s Vase
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Adele Jackson
When Grandma’s vase gets broken, Malia decides they can solve the problem by making a new one. She gathers up some materials from the recycling bin, and with Grandma’s help, successfully creates a new vase.
Red 1
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My Book
by André Ngāpō
illustrated by Phillip Paea
When Tama sees big brother Nikau with a new book from school, he wants it for himself. As Nikau starts to read the book to Mum, Tama keeps insisting that it’s his book. Nikau solves the problem by inviting his little brother onto the couch to listen to his reading, too.
Red 1
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Mrs Brown’s Garden
by Dawn McMillan
illustrated by Dede Putra
In this story, Grace helps her neighbour, Mrs Brown, by watering her tomatoes. When Dad invites Mrs Brown to their family barbecue, she and Grace arrive with a large bowl of tomatoes from her garden.
Red 2
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