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Oscar and the Cricket A Book about Moving and Rolling

Name: Oscar and the Cricket A Book about Moving and Rolling
ISBN: 9781406304978

By Geoff Waring

Oscar’s red ball rolls strangely—can he and Cricket discover what makes it change direction?

educational engaging informative

Genres

Animals Non-fiction Nature

What is Oscar and the Cricket A Book about Moving and Rolling about?

Oscar, a curious kitten, discovers a red ball in the grass. With Cricket's guidance, he learns how pushing and pulling can make objects move. As they experiment, Oscar observes how the ball rolls faster on a path than in the grass and how it changes direction upon hitting a tree. This engaging story introduces young readers to the basics of motion and forces in a fun and accessible way.

About the author

Geoff Waring is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating stories for children. He is best known for his picture books about Oscar the Cat, which help young readers learn about nature and science. Geoff’s colourful drawings and gentle stories make his books fun and interesting to read.

Pages

27 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2006

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