English

Year 1

Mang the Wild Orangutan

Author:

Joan van Loon and John van Loon

Text type:

Picture book, fictionalised information

Setting:

Malaysia

This illustrated story is set in Borneo and is told from the viewpoint of an orangutan separated from family and natural environment.

Peeking Ducks

Authors:

Krista Bell and Sally Rippin

Text type:

Picture book, adventure

Setting:

China

Simple, safe adventure story about curious ducks with Chinese names.

The Dream Dragon

Authors:

Yvonne Winer and Stanley Wong

Text type:

Picture book, ancient tale

Setting:

China

This story is about the importance of dreams.