Children in Year 2 took part in a special World Book Day workshop run by the publishing house, Penguin. They read the story Charlie Changes into a Chicken, discussed transformation and designed a book cover to engage readers. Each child took a copy of the book home too. Thank you to Penguin for making World Book Day special.
Year 2 World Book Day Visit
Children in Year 2 took part in a special World Book Day workshop run by the publishing house, Penguin. They read the story Charlie Changes into a Chicken, discussed transformation and designed a book cover to engage readers. Each child took a copy of the book home too. Thank you to Penguin for making World Book Day special.
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