Tiddler tells the story of a very cheeky fish who is always late for school and who loves to make up stories… “Oh, no he didn’t!” “Oh yes he did!” This charming book is a retake on the story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and enables the children to talk about right and wrong, truth and lies, good and bad. It is particularly suited to young children from Reception age all the way up to upper KS1. It is a great book to keep in the classroom, filled with colours and eye-catching illustrations that encourages class participation. Children love it, and I loved it! Another gem of a book by Julia Donaldson book, which will have children enthralled and wanting more. The illustrations, by Axel Scheffler, are his usual bold, ingenious and original works of art with fantastic attention to detail.'Once there was a fish and his name was Tidder.He wasn't much to look at, with his plain grey scales.But Tiddler was a fish with a big imagination.He blew small bubbles but he told tall tales.'Repetition is aplenty in this book, which helps maintain the children's attention and enabling them to join in and contribute to the story with 'TIDDLER'S LATE' and giggling at the fascinatingly, exaggerated and completely made up excuses offered by Tiddler who is always late! That is until one day there is a genuine reason for his lateness... This is a modern day and entertaining update of the story of 'the boy who cried wolf'.There are many loveable characters in the book with fish species that some never knew existed, such as sunfish and spiderfish. A charming way for children to explore life under the sea, experience the many species, colours and wonderful attractions that exist.This is a story that is ideal for pre-school and KS1 children and can be used for many activities:* Morally the story is a noble tale and one that I am sure every child can identify with, with the emphasis on being truthful at all times* For literacy exercises, the story sequence, rhyming words and speech marks can be studied, alongside diagraphs* Time is a recurring theme in the book, due to Tiddler's inability to be on time and can be used in numeracy for telling the time* On a scientific approach, children can explore different sea creatures, sinking and floating as well as materials* It can also be used as a useful source for geographical discussions - talking about different seas and oceans and their whereabouts* Many drawing/painting ideas can be generated from the book, so can be used for art based exercises/projects.A beautiful story which will be loved by all.
What do You think about The Fish Who Cried Wolf (2007)?
This is a wonderful retelling of the boy who cried wolf.
—kylesol
becaue the kids loved the colorful picture.
—jokertotheright
