Book Band: Purple (Ideal for ages 6+)
This is a fun, magical story, perfect for children practicing reading at home or school. Manju wants to find a gift for her mom's birthday, but Kumin, her cat, is unsure whether a toy elephant or a robot is the right choice. However, when they discover Grandma’s magical lamp, Manju is granted seven wishes to find the best gift. But each wish goes wrong, and soon the house is filled with rock bands, aliens, and pirates! Can Manju and Kumin wish for the perfect present?
This magically humorous story told by the narrator Chitra Soundar is ideal for children learning to read on their own and for Key Stage 1. It features striking illustrations by Verónica Montoya and quirky characters that young readers will find hard to resist.
Bloom’sbury Young Readers are the perfect way to start children on reading, with leveled stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is suitable for both home and school, with wonderful full-color illustrations, parent tips, and fun activity ideas. Online guidance and teaching notes are available, written by the Primary Literacy Centre (CLPE), at bloomsburyreaders.com.
'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, challenging, just the right length, filled with adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
Pages: 32, Year of Publication: 2015, Dimensions: 14.2x14.2cm
