Ask the children to look at the front cover. What do you think the book will be about? What things can you see on the front cover?
Who do you think would enjoy this story and why?
Where do you think this story is set? Why?
Now read the blurb – were any of your predictions correct?
The following questions are designed as prompts only – allow the children to come up with their own questions and ideas. They will be much more engaged this way.
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