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Badger's Band

By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Part of the Tales From Acorn Wood series

Badger’s band is growing - but who is hiding beneath each sturdy flap?

engaging interactive rhyming delightful

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.32

From 28 readers

What do our readers think of Badger's Band ? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy spotting the different instruments and joining Badger’s friends in their musical fun. They also enjoy the colourful pictures, gentle rhymes and lift-the-flap surprises, although some children find the story very simple.

What does the Pageticker team say about Badger's Band ?

We love the cheerful combination of lilting rhyme, familiar woodland animals and sturdy lift-the-flap surprises. Badger’s Band offers a gentle introduction to making music together, with plenty of chances for children to spot instruments, join in with repeated phrases and imagine their own concert.

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is Badger's Band about?

Badger is eager to form a band, and his friends are excited to join in. Tortoise plays the trumpet, Bear tickles the piano keys, and more friends are ready to add their tunes. Lift the sturdy flaps to discover who else is joining the musical fun, and enjoy the delightful rhyming story that makes reading aloud a joy. Join Badger and his friends for a special concert in this charming addition to the Tales from Acorn Wood series.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Discussion ideas around Badger's Band

Making music together: What makes a band sound exciting, and how might Badger and his friends help one another during the concert?

Joining in: Which animal would you most like to join the band, and what instrument or sound would you choose?

Different talents: How are the animals’ musical parts different, and why is it useful for everyone to bring something special?

A woodland concert: Where would you hold your own concert, and who would you invite to listen?

Pages

12 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2022

First published

2022

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