Ben and Gran and the Whole, Wide, Wonderful World by Gillian Shields (Macmillan Children's Books, 4.99) is a highly amusing storybook of the extraordinary lengths Ben and his Gran go to to remain in touch.
Encourage children to let their imaginations soar as they explore sending messages and travelling the world.
Adult-led activity
Across the miles
Have fun re-enacting some unusual methods of communication used by Ben and his Gran.
Key learning intentions
To work as part of a group, taking turns and sharing fairly
To attempt writing for different purposes
To construct with a purpose in mind, using a variety of resources
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