Guided Reading Story
Tale of a Singing Zebra
Tale of a Singing Zebra is a delightful nine part guided reading story about following your dreams, making friends and seeking adventure. The online story has been developed to make learning to read enjoyable and fun for emerging readers. Use the story with your interactive whiteboard or computer, at school or at home.
How to use the story…
On iPads and other tablets swipe the screen from right to left to advance the story. On desktops and laptops, advance the story by clicking the blue arrows in the bottom right-hand corner. On desktops and laptops the story can be made full screen by pressing the letter f. Use the escape button (top left of your keyboard) to return the screen to normal.
Chapter One
The Worst Zoo in the World
Meet Roy the zebra in the worst zoo in the world. Roy loves to sing, dance and roll around, but he's not allowed. Poor Roy! George visits the zoo and meets Roy.
Chapter Two
The Great Escape
George feels sad for Roy and together they plan the 'great escape'. Lucy the elephant helps.
Chapter Three
The Zebra Warp Drive
The search begins for Roy's herd. George discovers the 'zebra warp drive' and how to drive a tractor.
Chapter Four
The Big City
Roy and George get lost! What's that in the distance? Roy and George join in with a carnival and have lots of fun.
Chapter Five
The Movies
Roy's great singing gets him a job in a movie. Roy and George do a stunt, but when are they going to find the herd?
Chapter Six
Frank
Roy and George help Frank find his holiday bus. Roy and George get a free ride to a safari park.
Chapter Seven
The Safari Park
Welcome to the 'World's Greatest Safari Park', but where are the zebras? Roy and George meet Uncle Tom.
Chapter Eight
How to Find the Herd
Uncle Tom teaches Roy how to use his nose to find the herd. Roy and George set off at high speed.
Chapter Nine
The Big Twitch
Roy knows how to find the herd. He's following his twitchy nose, but will he find them?
Operation Rescue Lucy
We hope you really enjoyed Tale of a Singing Zebra. Roy and George return in Operation Rescue Lucy. How do you rescue an elephant from the worst zoo in the world? Find out at Club Roy.