This innovative, visually stunning picture book introduces simple rhythmic patterns to the youngest children in a riot of wonderful shout-out-loud words and cavorting animals.
This picture book introduces simple rhythmic patterns to the youngest children in a riot of wonderful shout-out-loud words and cavorting animals.
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This innovative, visually stunning picture book introduces simple rhythmic patterns to the youngest children in a riot of wonderful shout-out-loud words and cavorting animals.
This picture book introduces simple rhythmic patterns to the youngest children in a riot of wonderful shout-out-loud words and cavorting animals.
Description
This innovative, visually stunning picture book introduces simple rhythmic patterns to the youngest children in a riot of wonderful shout-out-loud words and cavorting animals.Meet Tanka, the elephant and his friend Skunka. Say their names together and they SOUND LIKE DRUMS! Tanka, Skunka, Tanka, Skunka, Tanka Tanka Skunk! They have lots of friends for you to meet, so say their names to the Tanka Skunka beat! Lemurs, llamas, zebras, badgers, caterpillars, big GORILLAS and yakety, yakety yaks. The book takes the reader on a veritable roller-coaster ride of sights and sounds as animals leap and dance across the brightly coloured pages. Terrific fun to read aloud one to one with a small child, and an absolute riot for group activities.
Critic Reviews
“A clever exploraton of beat, pulse and rhythm . . . Cartoon-like illustrations are vividly coloured and will appeal greatly to younger children . . . This book would prove useful to pre-school teachers”
Inis
Not a book for a quiet read at bedtime but one to be shouted out loud . . . A great romp of noise South Wales Argus
A great book for reading aloud . . . An absolute riot for group activities Who Minds
An excellent book that thoroughly deserves a place in every early years setting Early Years Educator
About the Author
Steve studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Bristol Art College and then worked as a designer in Bristol. He moved to Manchester in the 1990s, working at various design and advertising agencies and exhibiting his work in galleries in Stockport, Macclesfield, Bristol and Manchester. He now works as a freelance designer and lives in the Peak District with his wife and children.
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Skunka Tanka Skunka Tanka Tanka Tanka Skunk! Meet Tanka and his friend Skunk. Say their names together - they sound like drums! A riot of wonderful shout-out-loud words and cavorting animals - learn rhythm the fun way! 'A wonderful exploration of the natural movement and rhyme found in language' Junior Suitable for the National Curriculum Key Stage 1: Exploring Pulse and Rhythm
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