
This charming picture book offers a collection of animal-themed short stories, blending classic tales from Rudyard Kipling with new narratives by Linda Newbery and Martin Waddell. Designed for children aged 3 to 7, it serves as an excellent resource for both read-aloud sessions and early independent reading. The stories, often with a fable-like quality, explore themes of friendship, bravery, and the natural world through the eyes of various animals, including an elephant, a hare, and a black cobra. It's a wonderful way to introduce young readers to diverse storytelling styles and spark conversations about animal behavior and simple morals.
The Elephant, the Hare and the Black Cobra is an animal themed, access short story collection by Rudyard Kipling, Linda Newberry and Martin Waddell for Year 5/P6 for guided and independant reading. This book is part of Streetwise.