I've even taken it in to my son's class and read it to them - joyously received with squeals of delight and shock at the end - I do get a bit carried away on the last page. Humorously illustrated by Daniel Postgate this spine-tickling traditional tale is perfect for halloween and shouts to be read out loud!

We snuggle into bed together and skooch under the covers as the creature gets closer and closer to identifying itself. I used the book for my reception lesson and found the children literally bound to the story and were engaged as a part of that story. The first time I read it to a class they sit in silence, hanging onto every word with such suspense. Sixteen top-quality books with notes for extending reading fun inspire the confidence parents and children need to experience the joys of reading . Rereading this little gem again today and I can still say that this is a scary book for younger readers.I don't know why but there's something about this story that's just wonderfully creepy and beautiful. Grouped in four progressive levels, Read and Share books - available individually for the first time - are specially selected for qualities that encourage literacy skills and a love of reading. I stopped reading after the middle of the story and allowed the children to think what might happen next and I did a shared WB writing assuming if they were the author how they would end that story? If you are under 16, please obtain your parent/guardian’s permission before submitting or ask your parent/guardian to submit on your behalf. plus, I let her imagination run wild as we try to figure out how the creature lost it's Hairy Toe in the first place!

In this spine-tickling traditional tale, an old woman finds a hairy toe – and soon the owner comes looking for it! While out picking beans an old woman finds a hairy toe – and soon wishes she hadn't – especially when its owner comes looking for it. ever since ive been little ive loved this book so many childrens books are about the prince and the princess living happily ever after which is pretty cool but this book is original and funny and random i love it!Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.