Billy and The Mini - Monsters Go Swimming
By Zanna Davidson
Pageticker community rating
Average score: 4.8
From 5 readers
What do our readers think of Billy and The Mini - Monsters Go Swimming? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children enjoy the funny Mini Monsters, bright pictures and exciting swimming adventure. They also find the story easy to follow, with comic-strip pages that make it fun to read.
What does the Pageticker team say about Billy and The Mini - Monsters Go Swimming?
Billy and the Mini Monsters Go Swimming is a lively third adventure packed with comic-strip energy, colourful illustrations and just the right amount of poolside chaos. Zanna Davidson handles Billy’s fear of swimming with warmth and humour, making this a great choice for newly independent readers who like their chapter books short, silly and reassuring.
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What is Billy and The Mini - Monsters Go Swimming about?
Billy dreads swimming lessons - they're cold, wet, and downright awful. Just when he thinks things can't get worse, his mischievous Mini Monsters sneak into his backpack and join him at the pool. Chaos ensues as the monsters create a splash, leading to unexpected adventures and helping Billy face his fears in the most surprising ways.
About the author
Zanna Davidson is a British author who loves writing magical and funny stories for children. She is best known for her 'Unicorns of Blossom Wood' and 'Fairy Ponies' series, which are full of adventure and friendship. Zanna enjoys creating exciting new worlds for her readers to explore, sparking imagination and fun.
Discussion ideas around Billy and The Mini - Monsters Go Swimming
Facing fears: Why does Billy dislike swimming, and what helps him feel braver?
Helpful troublemakers: How do the Mini Monsters make things more difficult, and how do they also help Billy?
Being brave: What does being brave mean in this story? Can someone be brave while still feeling frightened?
Swimming lessons: What could make swimming lessons more enjoyable or less worrying for children who feel like Billy?
Pages
79 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
2020
First published
2017
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