Sweet to Eat Level 15-16

Sweet to Eat follows the gentle narrative of a grapevine planted by a grandfather, observed lovingly by his grandchildren through the changing seasons. As the vine grows and the grapes ripen, the book highlights the passing of time through evocative text and engaging illustrations. The repetition of the phrase œSweet to eat in different contexts builds language confidence, while phonics features such as consonant blends (tw, gr), silent letters (w in wrinkly), and compound words (grapevine, grandfather) offer rich opportunities for phonemic awareness. This title provides a meaningful context for exploring the themes of plant life, health, family, and seasonal change.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces understanding of time and seasonal cycles.
• Supports vocabulary development and word recognition.
• Encourages discussion about healthy eating and plant growth.
• Promotes phonics learning through targeted blends and clusters.

Classroom Ideas:

• Sequence the seasonal changes shown in the story using a timeline.
• Grow a small vine or plant to link reading to science learning.
• Write a family memory inspired by the story's intergenerational theme.
• Explore compound words through a word-building game.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 6-8
• Size: 200mm x 210mm
• Classroom-safe - rounded corners, non-toxic materials
• Ideal for guided reading groups and shared reading