Teaching Notes

Katie

By James Mayhew (Author and Illustrator)

Notes By Eva John

Category Picture Books - Non-Fiction

About the Resources

A 14-page illustrated set of Teachers’ Notes.

The notes cover Katie’s Picture Show, Katie and the Bathers, Katie and the Spanish Princess, Katie and the Sunflowers, Katie in London, Katie and the Dinosaurs, Katie and the Impressionists, Katie and the British Artists, Katie in Scotland, Katie and the Waterlily Pond, Katie and the Starry Night and  Katie and the Mona Lisa.

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About the Book

James Mayhew’s first book, Katie’s Picture Show, was published in 1989, and was inspired by a real life trip to London with his sister and their Grandma. Many more Katie titles have followed, introducing great works of art to children.

The Knight Who Took All Day

By James Mayhew (Author and Illustrator)

Notes By Eva John

Category Picture Books - Fiction

About the Resources

A 5-page illustrated set of Teachers’ Notes.

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About the Book

A knight must do battle with a dragon if he is to win the hand of his beloved princess. But when a dragon finally comes along our hero realises he also needs to look his best if he is to impress, and that may take some time. And who knows what might happen as he takes his time getting ready...

James Mayhew’s cautionary tale of love, vanity and the dangers of procrastination is a joyously delightful romp through the perils of self-importance.

Mrs Noah's Garden

By Jackie Morris (Author) and James Mayhew (Illustrator)

Notes By Eva John

Category Picture Books - Fiction

About the Resources

An 8 page illustrated set of Teachers’ Notes to encourage close observation and reflection through a range of stimulating creative, imaginative and practical activities.

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About the Book

The flood is over - but while Mr Noah builds a house out of the ark, Mrs Noah creates a garden. Luckily her famous pockets contain seeds and she has some help from the children - and the creatures. Midsummer morning brings some very special surprises!

This magical story from the creators of Mrs Noah's Pockets explores new beginnings, care for nature and, above all, home.

“Graffeg have had the pleasure of working with Eva on a number of projects over the past few years, furnishing us with an added educational resource for many of our books. Work of the highest standard is always completed on time and I would happily recommend Eva to anyone looking for top quality teachers' notes to accompany their texts.”

Matthew Howard | Publishing Director, Graffeg

Comprehensive teachers’ notes designed to develop critical thinking skills and a more sophisticated, considered response to texts and illustrations.

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The notes provide:

  • open-ended discussion points and activities to encourage the development of pupil independence, collaborative working and problem-solving
  • use of talking and writing partners to build pupil confidence
  • reading comprehension skills – literal, deductive, inferential, analytical, evaluative
  • vocabulary enrichment
  • drama activities
  • evaluation of, and innovation on, author techniques
  • research opportunities
  • stimulating writing and creative activities in response to text and illustrations
  • pupil engagement and creativity at the heart of activities
  • awareness of purpose and audience and selection of appropriate form, style, register and medium of communication.