Doruk’s Cats – Stage 4 (A2)

Doruk, a ten-year-old living in Istanbul, loves cats. On advice, my aunt embarks on a journey around the city to look for a cat that could become his pet. But Istanbul is full of not only cats but also interesting places! The content of the book is divided into a documentary and fictional part. In the first part, the characters describe their everyday life, their family and friends, which is illustrated by their authentic photographs. The second part is a story about the adventures of characters inspired by the true heroes of the book. The text of the booklet completes 5 pages with various kinds of funny colorful exercises referring to the content of the book and short information about the author of the story and the illustrator. The book contains fold-out covers, on the inside of which there are illustrated glossaries with words referring to the content of the story and a practical tab to cut. The rich graphic design (including illustrations made by recognized book illustrators) is an excellent visual commentary to the presented story and promotes a better understanding of the vocabulary and expressions found in the text. The book is an excellent tool consolidating the child’s language competences and skills, including reading, listening, writing and speaking.