In BookLife’s graded reading scheme, this offers emerging readers a fun, satisfying story that will build their reading skills and their ability to decode and read new words. Anna is worried about the baby in Mummy’s tummy – what it will be like, how it will affect her. The story is told with just twenty words or less per page, many of them repeated, most familiar, some that will stretch readers. An introductory page lists the graphemes that feature, with examples. It also provides useful tips for parents sharing the book to help with their children’s reading. The illustrations are appealing and it’s good to see the diverse list of characters featured. Finally, there’s a list of questions at the back to test comprehension. An effective and enjoyable first reader.
There's a baby on the way and Anna isn't happy about it. She and her friends are convinced it could be anything from a robot to a giant sandwich. Will Anna warm up to the idea of a new baby? What will the new baby turn out to be?