The Hat Maker and the Chimps

The Hat Maker and the Chimps Synopsis

The Hat Maker sets off on his weekly visit to market, armed with an overflowing cart of hats to sell - but when he stops for a nap in the woods a group of chimps take the opportunity to steal his hats. Will the Hat Maker learn a valuable lesson, or will the chimps always be one step ahead? This story, set in Tanzania, was written by Adam Guillain.

• Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.
• Text type: A humorous story.
• Children can trace the Hat Maker's route from his shop, through the woods and to the market on pages 14-15, providing plenty of discussion opportunities.
• Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the world.
• This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.