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 Written by Roderick Hunt
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BEFORE READING DURING READING
Talk together Enjoy the story together.

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this story? point from left to
• Look through the book and talk about right under each word
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the pictures. whilst reading.
• Model how to sound
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About the words in this book
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• If a word is still too

• Your child should be able to sound out
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and blend some words, which may include:
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whole word for your

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bag big box • Use the pictures
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• Some words may be more challenging. to talk about the

Encourage or model blending, then read story and learn the
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the words below to your child if necessary.

words.
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show conjuror tie

called ear-ring
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watch stage head

inside wand See the inside back cover
for more ideas.
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The children went to a show.

Mum and Dad took them.
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A conjuror was in the show.

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She was called Sheena.

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She took Dad’s tie.

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She put it in a bag.

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She took Mum’s ear-ring.

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She put it in the bag.

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She took Dad’s watch.

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She put it in the bag.

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She took Dad on to the stage.

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She put the bag on Dad’s head.

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Sheena took a big box.

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She put Wilma inside.

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Sheena took her wand.

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“Hey presto!” she said.

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“Hey presto!” said Wilma.

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 AFTER READING
• Ask: What did Sheena take from Dad first?

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• Ask: What did Sheena take from Mum?
• Ask your child to explain what happened at the

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end of the story.

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Text © Roderick Hunt 1995

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Illustrations © Alex Brychta 1995

First published 1995
This edition published 2011
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ISBN 978-0-19-848157-7
All rights reserved. Photocopying of this
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Printed in China by Imago
Paper used in the production of this book is a
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grown in sustainable forests. The manufacturing
process conforms to the environmental
regulations of the country of origin.
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