When Evie’s granny comes to stay,

she doesn’t want to sit and play.

Evie’s granny arrives in style …

This granny is a crocodile!

This funny rhyming poem by Sarah Forbes has been wonderfully illustrated by Elissambura.

Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support for exploring poetry, and stimulating activities.

Text type: A story in verse