Tod is a shy tortoise who hides away, especially when it's time to tidy up! But what will happen when Tod is forced out of the comfort of his own shell? This sweet story is written and illustrated by acclaimed author Charlotte Middleton.

• Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.
• Children can follow the important stages of the story in the flow chart on pages 14-15.
• Text type: A story with a familiar setting
• Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us

About the Author
Charlotte's books have been shortlisted for several awards and sell around the world. Her most popular picture book series is about a plucky guinea pig named 'Christopher Nibble', and has since been adapted into a highly successful puppet show, touring across the U.K. Charlotte lives in the Cotswolds and often provides creative workshops at primary schools and literature events, but most of the time, can be found illustrating and writing children's stories (when she's not feeding her cat!).


Book Information
ISBN 9780007412976
Author Charlotte Middleton
Format Paperback
Page Count 16
Imprint Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 80g
Dimensions(mm) 192mm * 265mm * 1mm