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Storytime (Preschool &
Developing

Literacy F-2)

Two sets of high interest stories specifically for Preschool & F-2 children. All come with follow up Black
Line Masters for class work.
Puppet Stories
Familiar stories for beginning readers, brought to life with lovely 3D puppets.

The Three Little Pigs: The famous cautionary tale brought to life. Themes: Being careful,
sharing and caring (378 words) (RR 16-22, Flesch: 1.1, Lexile 100-200) (Zip Stage 3)
The Billy Goats Gruff: The goats outwit a bully. Themes: Resourcefulness,
courage (476 words) (RR 16-22, Flesch: 1.2, Lexile 100-200) (Zip Stage 3)
Goldilocks and the Bears: A little girl who goes where no one should go.
Themes: Being cautious, being kind to animals (366 words) (RR 16-22, Flesch: 1.8,
Lexile 100-200) (Zip Stage 3)
Little Red Riding Hood: The wolf and the little girl. Themes: Taking care, being obedient,
being caring (422 words) (RR 16-22, Flesch: 1.9, Lexile 100-200) (Zip Stage 3)

Cartoons
Exciting original stories, featuring four 2D ‘cartoons’ of Wendy’s adventures.

Wendy and the Fairy: Wendy finds a fairy – but how to protect her? (673 words)
Themes: Compassion and caring. (RR 16-22, Flesch: 1.2, Lexile 100-200) (Zip Stage 3)
Wendy and the Pirate: Wendy meets a pirate who is looking for a treasure. She helps
him decode the clues and succeed. (630 words) Themes: Problem solving and kindness.
(RR 16-22, Flesch: 1.2, Lexile 100-200) (Zip Stage 3)
Wendy and the Dragon: Wendy hatches a dragon egg. Can she keep the dragon?
(580 words) Themes: Caring and being responsible. (RR 16-22, Flesch: 1.3, Lexile 100-200)
(Zip Stage 3)
Wendy and the Genie: A genie gives Wendy three wishes. Is this a good thing? (530 words)
Themes: Fantasy and gratitude. (RR 16-22, Flesch: 1.8, Lexile 100-200) (Zip Stage 3)

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