Teach-Reading-and-Writing-Issue-22

6 Pierre’s New Hair BY JOSEPH HOLLIS, TATE PUBLISHING 2021 About this book Pierre the bear cares deeply about two things: his perfect quiff and winning the Roller Stars Championships. But on the day of the big event, disaster strikes — and Pierre’s fabulous hair is ruined. Can friendship and flair save the day? Bursting with movement, colour, and visual gags, this joyful picture book roller-skates across every spread with personality and pizazz. Joseph Namara Hollis conjures a bold, buzzing world full of tiny details and big-hearted silliness. A hilarious and stylish tale about trying your best, fixing what matters, and leaning on your friends when things fall apart. BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS Try this... n Make a ‘memory sky’ with paper stars. Write a special memory on each one. n Design your own invention to help someone remember the things they love. n Explore how colour can show emotion. Can you paint a pair of scenes with a child and their grandparent? One scene could be created using colours you associate with being sad, and another scene could be painted with happy colours. Thinking and talking • Why does Pierre care so much about his hair — and what happens when it all goes wrong? • How do Pierre’s friends help him? What makes them a good team? • What would your ideal hairstyle look like — wild, wobbly, sky-high, or full of glitter? Try this... n Use Freeze Frame to act out key moments from the Roller Stars Championship. Choose a scene – like Pierre’s hair disaster or the team celebration – and bring it to life with still poses. n Design a poster for Pierre’s salon. What styles would he offer? n Create a ‘Hair Hall of Fame’ with drawings, paper wigs, or crazy photo props. www.teachwire.net | 15