Grandmother A Goanna and CD

Grandmother a Goanna by Pamela Allen is a delightfully imaginative story of a boy searching for his grandmother in a place filled with goannas. With whimsical text and charming illustrations, the book explores themes of family, imagination and understanding. This edition includes an Audio CD, offering a rich and engaging listening experience that brings the story to life. Ideal for early learners, the CD supports oral language development, fluency and comprehension through expressive narration. Students will enjoy following along in the book as they listen, making this resource ideal for reading centres and guided literacy. The story encourages children to ask questions and think critically about what they see and hear. The book measures 22.5 cm square and has 30 pages.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports auditory learning and fluency through audio narration.
• Reinforces comprehension through listening and following text.
• Promotes imaginative and visual storytelling.
• Encourages self-expression and interpretation of story events.

Classroom Ideas:

• Play the CD and have students sequence events using illustrations.
• Use dramatic play to act out the story.
• Discuss what clues might help the boy find his grandmother.
• Integrate music and movement to interpret scenes from the audio.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for ages 4+
• Measurements: 22.5 x 22.5 cm
• Pages: 30 pages
• Safety: CD to be used under adult supervision; no small parts in book.