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Written and illustrated by Anthony Brown and read by Miss Hodgson, this classic simple story explores different perspectives.

ACTIVITIES TO TRY:

* Which words can you use to describe each of the main character? How do you know that about them? write them down. You could use a thesaurus to help.

*Write a 5th voice from the perspective of one of the dogs. How do they view their trip to the park?

*Make a map of the map and label the different areas: for eg. woods, play ground, rose garden, benches..... you can invent areas to be included too!

*Imagine you are Charlies Mum, write a timetable for him so he knows how to spend his day. Dont forget to include chores, homework, what he needs to eat.

*Imagine you are Smudge. Write a letter to Santa with the things you most wish for for Christmas.

* Urban parks were invented in by the Victorians for promenades. What else can you find out about Victorian Urban parks?

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