Zig Zags series
Pearson Education, 2009.
(Ages: 6-8) Books in the series include The Thirsty Moose, Open
Wide,
Dinosaur Planet, Tall Tilly and The
Clumsy Cow, Betty Betty's Spell
These latest additions to the Zig Zags series are sure to engage and
interest young children. Suitable for newly independent readers aged
between six and eight, they are also perfect for shared reading
experiences with an adult.
Each book contains fewer than 150 words. The bright and attractive
illustrations give good contextual clues for young readers and are
visually engaging.
Each book builds a simple storyline through to a satisfying conclusion.
The characters are likeable and believable. The themes of overcoming
fear or insecurities and beating bullies are developed with humour and
compassion, with the series deftly avoiding a lecturing tone.
This is a versatile series. The language level makes them suitable for
class reader boxes while their themes of family life, growth and
change, and discovering new horizons make them valuable additions to a
thematic library.
Rachel Flenley