Peter and the wolf / original story by Sergei Prokofiev ; retold by Michael Morpurgo ; illustrated by Joanna Carey.
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"Oxford level 13"--Page [4] of cover. "Selected by Michael Morpurgo"--Cover.
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Peter and the wolf / original story by Sergei Prokofiev ; retold by Michael Morpurgo ; illustrated by Joanna Carey.
Artist
Carey, Joanna, illustrator.
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English
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Peter knows he shouldn't go out of the house alone: his grandfather has told him of the dangers. But children are curious, and don't always do what they are told. Along with his friends the duck, the bird and the cat, Peter ventures out into the snow and encounters a terrifying wolf. He'll need all his courage and brains to make it back in one piece. With haunting illustrations and an explanation of its musical origins, this story will captivate its readers. TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development.