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Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum... This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell.             Pages 14-15 provide a storymap of the house, which consolidates understanding, and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.             Turquoise\/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.             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This time they look at the lives of Africa's three biggest land animals - the elephant, the rhino and the hippo.             Turquoise\/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.             Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.             This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.               This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLINS EDUCATIONAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66759951417389,"sku":"9780007186938","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1298\/2317\/files\/9780007186938.jpg?v=1779856452"},{"product_id":"9780007336135","title":"What's that Building?","description":"\u003cp\u003eTravel the world and look at some of the most amazing buildings - inside and out! 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Soon everyone on the farm is having fun ! find out how! This hilarious story by Ian Whybrow shows how all work and no play make for a very boring life down on the farm. But when the smallest duckling inspires a common passion for the beautiful game, things start to look up. This fun story, filled with playful wordplay is enhanced by Jonathan Allen's expressive cartoon illustrations. Pages 14 and 15 feature a colourful diagram showing the key positions in a football team. 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