Written by the poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, this quirky poem will get children thinking about what it is they really want, from pop star friends and pet camels to homes in treetops or even teapots!. Beautifully written and extremely entertaining, the poem will undoubtedly get children’s imaginations running wild.




Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. This title has a text level of Band 3 / Yellow, which provides varied sentence structure and natural language, and an interest level of Band 10 / White.
Text type: A poem
On pages 14 to 15, children will be able to recap the exotic and diverse choice of pals, pets and homes!
Curriculum links: Citizenship

Series edited by: Kay Hiatt
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