Books with author Jonny Zucker

It is Dan's first day in his new school and already he has had a run-in with Steve Fenton, the school 'tough guy'. In his last school it didn't matter in the least that Dan was Jewish - loads of his classmates were! When Dan starts to shape a clay golem in art class one day, little does he suspect that this figure will change his life. That night the golem's chest begins to glow, and Dan is transported back in time to 18th Century Prague, where a giant clay golem is shaped from the river-mud. When the golem comes to life it shows Dan a way to be accepted, and to teach all bullies a lesson!

Six exciting and much-loved children's classics sensitively adapted to enrich your junior pupils' reading, with free Teaching Notes to support teaching of comprehension skills and strategies. These books have masses of boy and girl appeal and will introduce your readers to significant authorsfrom the past - a key part of the Literacy Strategy. In addition, the comprehension questions and teaching notes will help you to draw out and practice difficult comprehension strategies such as inference, empathy and deduction. Each book features 2 author biographies - one for the original authorand one for the TreeTops author. Plus, there are notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.

Books in the Festival Time series describe the activities of typical families as parents and children celebrate some of their culture’s major holidays. Attractive color illustrations on every page will appeal to younger children. The simply yet delightfully told stories describe the festivities while giving children background information about holidays in many different cultures. A two-page spread at the back of each book contains information for parents, and includes suggestions on ways to communicate the holiday’s meaning to kids. A typical Muslim family celebrates the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. In 2004, Ramadan lasts for the entire 30-day lunar month from October 16 through November 13. In 2005, it occurs from October 5 through November 3. It is the time of year for parents and older children to fast, give special praise to God, and be charitable to the poor and needy. The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr occurs on the day following the last day of Ramadan. Families welcome this festival with an elaborate meal attended by extended family and friends. Traditional foods are eaten, including dates and pomegranates.