Read and Respond is a series of photocopiable activity books based on popular children's novels for KS1 and KS2 English. It aims to help teachers organise tasks which introduce children to a range of specific key reading skills as outlined in the Reading Pos. The series is banded into 4 ability levels: Starter (5-7 yrs), Beginner (7-9 yrs), Intermediate (8-10 yrs), and Advanced (9-11 yrs). Each book in this series contains up to 24 interactive photocopiable worksheets which help children to become enthusiastic and reflective readers. The activities encourage children to think critically, justify preferences and discuss viewpoints other than their own about the books they read. The touching story of three brave baby owls who wait for their mother to return, OWL BABIES by Martin Waddell has universal appeal. Patrick Benson's illustrations are delicate yet warm. This is a book that offers lots for children to explore.