Lettersfor and Sounds Revised5 Mio Debnam Nathalia Takeyama Taro and the Stag Beetle
Written by Mio Debnam Illustrated by Nathalia Takeyama Taro and the Stag Beetle
Taro’s family all caught a plane to Japan to go to Grandma’s funeral.
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“She wasn’t here to see her tulips bloom,” wept Grandpa.
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After, Taro’s father talked to Grandpa. “We want you to live with us in London,” he said. Grandpa paused and looked down. “That’s a large decision,” he mumbled.
Grandpa moved, a few months later.
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Grandpa’s severe expression didn’t change as he nodded at Taro. He didn’t care that Taro now had to share baby Kiko’s room.
“Here’s your room,” said Taro, cheerfully.
“Giveclosed.himtime,
“What’s
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Grandpa wouldn’t eat the delicious food Mum made. He wouldn’t watch television. He just sat with his eyes he’s mourning,” said Mum. mourning?” asked Taro. “He’s sad about Grandma,” Mum explained.
Taro told knock-knock jokes, got out his robots, and challenged Grandpa to thumb wrestling matches.
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“He’s no fun,” Taro grumbled.
Nothing worked. He couldn’t cheer Grandpa up.
One summer’s day, Mum said, “Let’s go on a special adventure.” They got in the car and Mum drove them to Richmond Park. 7
Phonemes covered: /ai/ aigh, ea, eigh, ey /ear/ eer, ere /i/ y /j/ dge, ge /m/ mb /n/ /or/knaugh, oar, ore, our /sh/ ci, ssi, ti /zh/ si, su Grandpa was very sad when he moved to London. Taro tried to cheer him up, but nothing worked … Until he got a little help from a stag beetle! Stretch and Phasechallenge5Set5 A contemporary story collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat Taro and the Stag Beetle
