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The anaconda in this meaty tale could possibly do with a makeover in the predictable behaviour department. Not that I'd change the story one jot. There is something immensely satisfying about a snake full of children.
A visit to the zoo turns suddenly perilous for a rambunctious class in this bouncy cautionary tale... Just the ticket for reading prior to a class trip.
As a class of wide-eyed day-trippers make their way round the zoo, they fail to notice the slimy snake slithering ominously in the background. Suddenly he pounces, and devours one unsuspecting child after another. With animated illustrations, especially the snake's bulging belly as his 'dinner' wriggles inside him, there's a rising sense of suspense before the snake relinquishes his captives and slinks off to slighter another day...
The reader is warned of the dangers of not paying attention in the best Hilaire Belloc tradition with a modern edge. The print snakes and slides across the pages as the rhyme and rhythm gather pace. An exuberant romp. Lots of fun.
A cautionary tale it bounces along, begging to be read aloud... the illustrations add hugely to the fun with pictures and text superply integrated on each spread creating a perfect balance... children will find it enormous fun! A must have for every Class 2!
The print snakes and slides across the page as the rhyme and rhythm gather pace. An exuberant romp. Lots of fun.
From the bouncy mock-sinister rhymes to the illustrations featuring naively wide-eyed kids and the happy ending, readers who aren't afraid of snakes will find much to enjoy.
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Join Class Two as they wander round the zoo. They see all sorts of animal antics, but they don't notice the anaconda slipping up behind that's determined to make a meal of them. But Class Two are a resourceful bunch and come up with a rescue plan.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When Class 2 go to the zoo, they fail to notice an anaconda following them. The story is fantastic, though every teacher's nightmare. I hope she filled in her risk assessment form. One by one, and sometimes in twos, the kids disappear. The pictures are hilarious. Teachers will find this an excellent text for the new literacy framework with lots of rhyme and alliteration to help kids with reading and spelling. Kids will simply enjoy the story, where heroic Molly saves the day. Phew!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a Primary School teacher and I have read this book to my class and to a friend's children. All of them absolutely loved it and were giggling all the way through. We re-read it on a number of occasions and each time the children found new and exciting things in it; whether it was something in the illustrations that they had missed, the alliteration, or the fun rhymes. I would highly recommend this book. All ages of children will want to read it over and over again!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Class Two are having a day trip at the zoo when the anaconda slips from his cage... This results in mayhem as he proceeds to eat most of the class, including the teacher. However, a quick thinking pupil pulls them out and there also emerges a little boy in uniform which suggests his school trip was quite a few years ago! Childrens books do not get much better than this - funny and clever. The sequel, where Class Three go to sea, is also a good read. More please!
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Fantastic
This book which features an assortment of children, a villainous Anaconda and a heroic student from Class Two is absolutely brilliant and entertaining. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Austen Wannabe
another great book
This is another Bookaboo one, My 4 and a half year old really likes this book mostly because some of the childrens names in the book are the same as ones in her class. Read more
Published 19 days ago by NicolaA
School trips
This book is now among the favourties of the children I work with. The pages are bright and clear and the children loved watching the snake to see what it did next. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Owl
Loved by my daughter
My daughter has hired this book twice from the library and wanted to hire it a third time. Silly mummy finally realised that she loves this book and bought it for her. Read more
Published 2 months ago by My little book worm
Class 2 At The Zoo
Class 2 At The Zoo is a bit scary for little children,like Bookaboo on Citv.It's about a class and they go to the zoo! But trouble is not far away. Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. J. Cartmail
Loved it!
Great story. Bought this book as the author was visiting my sons school and I'd never heard of her before. Great story my son loves it and has now got it signed! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Clare
Fab book!
This is a 'must have' for any year 2 teachers or parents. My class loved the book and I used it to stimulate some great writing too.
Published 7 months ago by Mrs Anorak
Sneaky snake story!
The sneaky snake spies on kids as they walk round the zoo and gradually eats then one by one - and then eats the teacher. Guess what my kids' favourite bit is! Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Davies
First Julia Jarman book but not the last.
I bought this book for my two grandsons, Charlie and Joe and they loved it especially as one boy in the book is called Joe. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Brandy
A lovely rhyming book
This is a great book. The children in my class love the rhyming sentences and love to join in because we know it so well. One of my favourite books!!
Published 11 months ago by Sarah
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