Als Patrick eines morgens aufwacht und erkennt, dass sein normalerweise schwarzes Pinguingefieder über Nacht pink geworden ist, steht seine Welt Kopf. „Jungs dürfen nicht pink sein!“, schreit er aufgebracht. „Wer hat schon jemals von einem pinken Pinguin gehört?“ Als er in der Schule deshalb auch noch geärgert wird, hat Patrick genug vom Anderssein: Er beschließt, nach Afrika zu schwimmen und sich den pinken Flamingos anzuschließen. Leider merkt er dort schnell, dass er, obwohl er dieselbe Farbe wie alle anderen hat, trotzdem nicht richtig dazugehört; Er kann nicht auf einem Bein stehen und fliegen kann er schon gar nicht. Darum entscheidet er sich dazu, wieder nach Hause zu schwimmen. Als er ankommt, freuen sich alle, ihn zu sehen und wollen von seinen wilden Abenteuern in Afrika erfahren. Er erkennt, wie viel er mit den anderen Pinguinen gemeinsam hat und kommt zu dem Schluss, dass es gar nicht so schlimm ist, ein bisschen anders zu sein!
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Harris the Hero
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Harris the puffin helps a lost baby seal, with help from some other animal friends. Brilliant rhyming text carries this story along.
Willow the Wildcat
- 28 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
Wildcat kittens Willow and Corrie must learn to work together to find a safe new home. An adorable rhyming adventure from the author of Skye the Puffling, with charming illustrations of Scottish wildlife and the endangered wildcat.
My Dad is a Builder Pink B Band
- 16 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
Endorsed for reading by Cambridge Assessment International Education, Cambridge Reading Adventures is our international primary reading scheme.
Cambridge Reading Adventures Where Do they Grow? Pink B Band
- 16 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
Apples grow on a tree. Where do oranges grow? Explore the natural world and find out. Pink B books support children starting on their reading journey. Titles in this band typically have 30-60 words, colourful illustrations and lots of repetition to help word recognition. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.
Jack's Bed
- 48 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Monsters lurking in Jack's bedroom make bedtime a challenge, but his mother provides a solution with a protective leopard. Together, they embark on imaginative adventures that captivate young readers. Aimed at ages four to six, this book features vibrant illustrations and three interconnected stories with simple vocabulary and speech bubbles, making it an ideal introduction to the Bananas series. As children improve their reading skills, they can progress to more advanced levels within the series.
Endorsed for reading by Cambridge International Examinations, Cambridge Reading Adventures is our international Primary reading scheme.
Reading Champion: The Cat's Tale
- 24 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
Ella and Sam are twins who want to win! They are determined to beat each other, whether it's a race to get ready for school, or a race in the swimming pool. But who will get Nana to do what they want when she comes to stay?
Pink
- 28 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
The story follows Patrick, who unexpectedly wakes up pink, a color he believes is unacceptable for boys. Feeling isolated and ridiculed, he embarks on a journey to find others like him. Throughout his adventure, Patrick discovers that true friendship transcends appearances and that acceptance is key to meaningful connections. This tale explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the importance of being true to oneself.
