In Judy Clark’s book topic she suggests using Morpurgo’s tale of a boy who spies a bottlenose whale in the Thames as the centrepiece of your next Key Stage 2 storybook curriculum.

There are loads of writing opportunities, from environmental information pamphlets, persuasive letters and news reports.

Browse more great resources for Michael Morpurgo Month and World Environment Day.

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