A hilarious collection of short stories in which clever polly always gets the better of the poor stupid wolf, in 20th century reworkings of classic fairy stories. I was asked by puffin books to illustrate the covers for the rerelease of the classic clever polly and the stupid wolf series by catherine storr. Buy clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr with. Recently, i was introduced to a new set of stories that followed these same plot device of hungry wolf and innocent character trying not to be eaten. Favourite audio books from my childhood a cup of books. Male up your own wolf tale children can write their own traditional or modern story about tricking the wolf using words and pictures. Annamarie munro reads the classic childrens story clever polly by catherine storr. The tale went on to form the basis of clever polly and the stupid wolf, first published in 1955. Springboard stories clever polly and the stupid wolf. Book 1 of 2 in the clever polly and the stupid wolf series. Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr is in the top ten books for confident readers 2015.
Polly is visited over and over again by the wolf, who is always plotting to eat her, but she is always just able to outwit him. Get free shipping on clever polly and the stupid wolf by marjorieann watts, from. Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr is back in a brandnew edition in a puffin book series with the charming original black and white line illustrations by marjorieann watts. Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr penguin. These bedtime stories eventually became the collection clever polly and the stupid wolf, a wonderfully thrilling and reassuring series of adventures in which the clever, independent, and unstoppable polly fools the persistent, hungry young wolf time and again. Written in 1955 by english author catherine storr, clever polly and the stupid wolf is a collection of short childrens stories focusing on the adventures of a bright young girl named polly and a dimwitted wolf with his heart set on eating her. The very funny stories of clever polly and the stupid wolf, gathered together. Comprehensive guided reading plans to support clever polly by catherine storr. Childrens book of the month clever polly and the stupid wolf. Pdf clever polly and the stupid wolf download full pdf. There are 10 other books read by diane darwin including.
Twelve stories about polly and how she always managed to escape from the wolf because he was so stupid. Clever polly and the stupid wolf, published in 1955, is the first book about polly and her adventures with the wolf who is determined to eat her. Lesson activities incorporate the use of higher order thinking skills and essential skills, activities enhance the links between reading and writing the the development of key language skills. Polly and the wolf again tales of polly and the hungry wolf last stories of polly and the wolf. Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr is back in a brandnew edition in a puffin book series with the charming original. The complete polly and the wolf by catherine storr.
Twelve stories written for the authors daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed. Storr, catherine clever polly and the stupid wolf 4. These bedtime stories eventually became the collection clever polly and the stupid wolf, a wonderfully thrilling and reassuring series of. Comprehensive independent learning contracts response activities for clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr. Spy stories, superheroes, games and adventures weve got an amazing choice of books for young readers, all at low prices. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. The complete polly and the wolf is a collection of four volumes of stories three such examples are little red riding hood, the three little pigs, and peter and the wolf. Clever polly and the stupid wolf literature tv tropes. The wolf, who gets most of his hunting information from outofdate fairy tales like red riding hood and three little pigs, simply cannot understand where he is going wrong. In a match much like bugs bunny and the road runner but more polite and quickwitted. Tess reads her own tomes page 1 2020 category challenge.
Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr book cover, description, publication history. Polly, a clever and resourceful little girl who lives an ordinary life in 1950s suburbia, manages to talk or act her way out of every lifethreatening situation. Clever polly and the stupid wolf lesley barnes illustration. She then wrote a second book, polly and the wolf again.
Calibre audio library brings the pleasure of reading to anyone who struggles to read print material. Please not all is held by the author publishers, this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Inside the front cover was a book plate with my fiveyearold scrawl. Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr is back in a brand new edition in a puffin book series with the charming original. Jul 25, 2011 annamarie munro reads the classic childrens story clever polly by catherine storr. Aug 17, 2015 clever polly and the stupid wolf, published in 1955, is the first book about polly and her adventures with the wolf who is determined to eat her. Recently, i was introduced to a new set of stories that followed these same plot device of hungry wolf.
Online library archive for easy reading any ebook for free anywhere right on the internet. Catherine storr originally wrote the stories to allay her daughter pollys fear of wolves. Apr 06, 2017 comprehensive guided reading plans to support clever polly by catherine storr. The service is provided through a free nationwide postal and internet service of audiobooks. Download pdf clever polly and the stupid wolf book full free. I listened to the audio only, so some of the problems i encountered may have been due to that. Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr.
Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr puffin tweet more in this category. The plans include response activities and detailed guided reading questions for the entire book. Buy clever polly and the stupid wolf by marjorieann watts. They all follow the same theme, with evermore inventive ways for polly to escape from being eaten. Lesson activities incorporate the use of higher order thinking skills and essential skills, activities enhance the links between reading and. Make and information book about wolves what do children know about wolves and what else would they like to find out. Apr 07, 2017 comprehensive independent learning contracts response activities for clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr. When polly opens the door and finds a large black wolf standing on the doorstep waiting to gobble her up, its the wolf that has the surprise when polly invites him in. From classic stories by roald dahl and michael morpurgo to educational books on a huge variety of subjects, this collection will help to stimulate and inspire inquiring young minds, and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Written in 1955 by english author catherine storr, clever polly and the stupid wolf is a. Helped by derek griffiths portrayal of him in the audio recording.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Perfect chapter lengths for not too long bedtime stories. Many intertextual links can be made with well known fairy tales especially, of course, red riding hood. The wolf, who gets most of his hunting information from outofdate fairy tales like red riding hood and three. Choose your countrys store to see books available for purchase. Clever polly and the stupid wolf posted on 23rd july 2015 by lesley barnes i was delighted to be asked to illustrate the cover for clever polly and the stupid wolf. Clever polly and the stupid wolf available for download and read online in other formats. Catherine storr wrote the book for her own daughter who was scared of the wolf under her bed.
Guided clever polly by catherine storr guided reading plans. This book includes twelve stories written for the authors daughter, who was scared of the wolf under. Jul 08, 2015 clever polly, the stupid wolf and her frightened, reallife namesake. Clever polly and the stupid wolf storr, catherine, griffiths, derek on. Clever polly, the stupid wolf and her frightened, real. Common knowledge publisher series puffin story books.
Well, the title of the book sums it up fairly well, actually. The complete adventures of clever polly and the stupid wolf ebook. Well, thirteen plans to be accurate, one for each chapter. The complete adventures of clever polly and the stupid wolf.
All four clever polly books in one volume including clever polly and the stupid wolf, polly and the wolf again, tales of polly and the hungry wolf and more stories of clever polly and the stupid wolf. This would include dyslexia, ms, mnd, a visual impairment or brain injury. And polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion. The witty dialogue makes these short stories a pleasure to read aloud. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe the miraculous journey of edward tulane. It consists of 12 chapters, each telling a different short story about a little girl and a wolf whose main desire is to eat her.
Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr penguin books australia. Clever polly clever polly and the stupid wolf little polly riding hood the visible wolf huff puff monday. Drawing occasionally on wellknown fairy tales, and skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these. Nov 27, 2001 polly and the wolf again tales of polly and the hungry wolf last stories of polly and the wolf. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The complete adventures of clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr, 97801473379, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr isbn.
Jul 02, 2015 clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr is back in a brandnew edition in a puffin book series with the charming original black and white line illustrations by marjorieann watts. Clever polly, the stupid wolf and her frightened, reallife namesake. There are numerous childrens stories about wolves but for one about a wolf with a more caring attitude i would suggest wolfie by emma barnes. Clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr this is an excellent, humorous book that tells the story of a very clever and witty girl. Mar 12, 2020 favourite audio books from my childhood a cup of books. Get free shipping on clever polly and the stupid wolf by catherine storr, from. Clever polly, the stupid wolf and her frightened, reallife. She wrote mostly childrens books as well as books for adults, plays, short stories, and adapted one of her novels into an opera libretto. She published more than 30 childrens books, but is best known for clever polly and the stupid wolf and marianne dreams, which was made into a television series and a film. Clever polly and the stupid wolf calibre audio library. Clever polly and the stupid wolf storrcatherine on.