Martin Jarvis est l'un des acteurs britanniques les plus polyvalents, dont la carrière, débutée dans les années 1960, couvre le cinéma, la télévision, le théâtre, la radio et les enregistrements audio. Il est également l'auteur de deux livres à succès, une autobiographie humoristique et un journal captivant de ses aventures théâtrales. Sa vaste carrière sur scène et à l'écran comprend des rôles dans des œuvres de dramaturges de premier plan et aux côtés de stars renommées. Avec sa femme Rosalind Ayres, il a produit de nombreuses pièces radiophoniques et lectures primées pour BBC Radio et NPR, présentant des interprétations d'œuvres significatives avec des talents internationaux.
'Read At Home' is a series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home.
There were ten in the bed and the little one said 'roll over' - but who were the ten? And what happened to them all after they rolled out of bed? All is revealed in this classic bedtime tale.
When Aunt Lucy tells William that 'a busy day is a happy day', William does his best to keep himself very busy indeed. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates his efforts to cheer up Christmas Day - and when a conjuring trick with an egg goes very badly wrong, William finds himself in more trouble than ever. These fourteen fantastic Just William stories are as funny as ever.
The CD is included in a plastic envelope inside the back cover of the storybook. The story will be read once for enjoyment and again for children to read along, with a sound signaling page turns. A brief introduction will prompt discussion about the cover and the story, along with a puzzle activity. Think About questions will be addressed at the end. * Read at Home is closely linked to Oxford Reading Tree, a leading reading scheme in the UK, utilized in over 75% of primary schools. Each story includes engaging activities to enhance reading skills: - a Puzzle activity in every book for fun and detail recognition - games like a Maze or Spot the Difference - a treat for children at the story's conclusion * Clear parental support is provided: - a "Tips for Reading Together" page with practical advice for parents - a "Think about the Story" page with stimulating discussion prompts - a "Useful common words" panel highlighting high-frequency words aligned with the National Literacy Strategy. * The successful author and illustrator team, Roderick Hunt and Cynthia Rider, along with Alex Brychta's engaging illustrations, have over 50 years of educational experience. * All titles are designed for sharing with beginner readers, slightly wider than Ladybird books to showcase the humor and detail of the illustrations! * Read at Home supports government initiatives encouraging parental involvement in children's reading.