Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too)

What do our readers think of Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too)? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny story, colourful doodles and creative activities, especially the chance to make and draw things themselves. Some children feel that the story is too short because the activities take up so much of the book.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too)?

Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too) is yet more classic Tom Gates: funny, scruffy, full of doodles and powered by the sort of creative energy that makes sitting still seem wildly overrated. The mix of stories and more than 50 activities is ideal for children who like to draw, make and join in, although readers wanting a longer, more traditional story may find the activity-book side takes centre stage.

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What is Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too) about?

When Mum and Dad forget it's half-term, Tom Gates faces a week with nothing planned. With his friends away and his sister Delia as his only company, Tom embarks on a week filled with drawing, doodling, games, stories, and even creating woolly monsters. This illustrated book by Liz Pichon offers over 50 activities to keep readers entertained and inspired throughout the break.

About the author

Liz Pichon is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for her funny and creative Tom Gates series. Her books are full of doodles, jokes, and school adventures that lots of children enjoy. Liz loves drawing and coming up with new ideas to make reading fun for everyone!

Discussion ideas around Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too)

Beating boredom: Tom turns an unplanned half-term into a busy week. What are the best ways to make your own plans when nothing exciting seems to be happening?

Creativity without rules: Which of Tom's drawing, doodling or making ideas sounds most fun, and how would you change it to make it your own?

Family friction: Tom spends more time with Delia than he expects. What can arguing siblings learn from being stuck together?

Stories and activities: How does taking part in an activity change the way you experience a book compared with simply reading a story from beginning to end?

Making mistakes: Tom does not always make perfect decisions. When can a mistake lead to something funny, useful or unexpectedly creative?