Jungle School by Elizabeth Laird (ISBN: 9781405282260) is a Green Banana levelled reader that kids who are starting to read can read by themselves. This story offers the opportunity to discuss unconditional acceptance of self and others, and to be sensitive to others’ feelings.
It is Jani’s first day at Jungle school. But Jani sits in a wheelchair, and her classmates stare at her and ask a lot of questions. Mostly Jani doesn’t mind, but she finds that sometimes the staring becomes rude. Even though, she has a positive attitude about her disability and teaches her classmates about self-acceptance – she accepts her wheelchair as part of her being unique. “It’s what makes me me”, she says.
Other books to include in reading about this topic include Wonder by RJ Palacio or We’re all Wonders by the same author.
Banana books (Reading Ladder books) are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. In contains
- short, simple sentences
- familiar, repeated words
- big, clear type
- 1-5 lines per page
- bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story
Green Banana books include three easy stories in each book, using simple vocabulary, speech bubbles, and approximately 30 full-color illustrations (many double-page size).
