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BEFORE READING DURING READING
Talk together Enjoy the story together.

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Children in Need.
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Kipper and Wilma had some

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A man put Dad’s jacket on.

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“It’s five pounds,” said Wilma.

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Dad looked for his jacket.

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“Oh no!” said Wilma. “I’m

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Dad ran after the man.

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“No, it’s my jacket,” said the man.

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“Give me ten pounds for it.”

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man ten pounds.

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The man gave the jacket to Dad.

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The man gave Wilma ten pounds.

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• Look at page 16 together. Ask: Why was everyone

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Text © Roderick Hunt 2006

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Illustrations © Alex Brychta 2006

First published 2006
This edition published 2011
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ISBN 978-0-19-848236-9
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