Josh and the Thunder: Band 03/Yellow

Emma knows how to help Josh face his fears during a storm. Simon Mugford wrote this fiction story. Yellow/Band 3 books have varied sentence structure and natural language. Pages 14 and 15 help children revisit the content and develop comprehension, vocabulary, and recall skills. The book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes. Reading notes provide practical support for teaching Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The Storm Outside:
Josh is sitting by the window, watching the rain pour down outside. He feels a sense of fear and anxiety wash over him as the wind howls and the lightning flashes. He's never been too fond of storms, and the thought of being stuck inside during one is almost too much to bear.
Emma's Compassion:
Emma, Josh's younger sister, notices his distress and comes to his side. She knows exactly what he's feeling and offers to help him face his fears. With a gentle voice, she tells him that storms are just a part of life and that they can be quite beautiful in their own way.
Learning to Face Fear:
Josh is hesitant at first, but Emma's words seem to calm him down. She explains that storms can be a powerful force of nature, but they are also temporary. She tells him stories about how people have survived and even thrived in the face of adversity, using the power of their resilience and determination.
Building Confidence:
As the storm continues outside, Emma and Josh spend some time together. They play board games, read books, and talk about their dreams and aspirations. Emma encourages Josh to be brave and to embrace the challenges that life throws his way.
Overcoming Fear:
Over time, Josh begins to feel more confident in facing his fears. He realizes that storms are not so scary after all and that he has the strength and resilience to overcome them. He thanks Emma for her support and guidance, and they continue to face each new challenge together.
The Power of Words:
This lovely fiction story was written by Simon Mugford, a talented author who knows how to capture the hearts and minds of children. Through the characters of Josh and Emma, he teaches valuable lessons about facing fear, building confidence, and the power of words.
Conclusion:
The Storm Outside is a beautiful story that reminds us all of the strength and resilience that we possess within ourselves. It teaches us that even in the face of adversity, we can find hope and courage to overcome our fears. Emma's compassion and guidance help Josh to face his fears and build his confidence, and the lessons that they learn together will stay with them for a lifetime.

Weight: 58g
Dimension: 169 x 168 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008230241