Shan and Jia get caught in a sandstorm. Can they stay safe until Mum and Dad find them? Purple Band books include storylines that often reflect character and author viewpoint, providing opportunities to discuss character motivation and response.

Story language is developed further with phrases found in traditional tales and storytelling like 'Long, long ago' and 'Once upon a time'. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.