Presents a brief play to be read aloud with children, including photographs and simple text that enhance reading skills, describing a picnic that five children have with their teddy bears.
Discusses story genres and the elements of a story, and presents tips and techniques for writing one, covering such aspects as character creation, story mapping, pace, and writer's block.
When Nate and Jack move into a new house where they are awakened during the night by ghostly sounds of a dog howling, they are led to a starving pup tied up in an abandoned yard.
Shows young learners how to write effective letters and e-mail to friends; and covers a wide range of writing styles, includes activities, a glossary, and notes for parents and teachers.
