So you want a pet?

From dogs and cats to stick insects and sea monkeys, there are many types of pet.

Which one is right for you? Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type – information book. This non-fiction report includes a glossary and index on page 21, as well as a summary on pages 22-23 that allows the reader to look back at all the pets’ needs. Curriculum links – Science: ‘Pupils should be taught to … identify and name a variety of common animals’.