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Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelThis wonderfully emotive collection of poems by award-winning poet Gareth Owen explores both the humorous and more serious elements of childhood, and is filled with beautiful illustrations by much-loved illustrator Peter Bailey...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelNo one has a gran like Ellie and Morris. Gran has red hair, a leather jacket, and she's part of a motorbike gang. When Gran's lodger disappears with her motorbike, Ellie and...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelHave you ever been amazed at how far animals migrate each year? Have you ever wondered why animals migrate for such long distances? Find out all about the journeys animals make in...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelStretch is a cat, long and slinky. Woffles is a dog, big and woolly. When the People bring home Muffy the new cat with sharp claws, Woffles' quiet life is shattered. But...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelOmar and Sasha wander through war-torn streets with their dog Valentine, searching for an address at the Rue Bel Tesoro. On their journey they meet a variety of unusual, quirky characters, little...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelAn atmospheric collection of new poems about the sea and earth by poet Judith Nicholls, beautifully illustrated by Judy Musselle. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelThis hilarious set of poems by award-winning and much-loved poet Roger McGough explores the weird and the wonderful. Filled with brand new poems and accompanied by wonderful illustrations from Natalie Kilany, this...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelExplore the extraordinary world of fossils! Find out how they're formed, where to find them and how to identify them in this information book. Written by palaeontology expert Dr Andrew Ross, in...

As five friends paddle around the bay in their dinghy, none of them see a storm coming until it's too late. Swept out to sea, the children end up on a desert island. Follow them in this exciting playscript, as they explore the island...

Travel the world and look at some of the most amazing buildings - inside and out! Find out how they're built, what they do and lots more fantastic facts in this exciting and very visual book. Each building is intricately illustrated, providing lots of...

Have you ever seen a puppet show? Now's your chance to go behind the scenes! Take a trip inside the Little Angel Theatre and meet Ronnie the puppeteer. As he takes you on a tour of the theatre, you can meet lots of puppets,...

A beautifully illustrated anthology of Wendy Cope's poems, this collection includes well-loved classics such as "Summer Toes" and "Into the Bathtub" as well of lots of brand new, fabulous poems, which take us on a wonderful journey full of little adventures that will resonate...

Follow the narrator as he takes us through the good and bad aspects of micro-organisms in this fun rhyming poem by Sam McBratney, explaining that while these unseen bugs can ruin food and make us ill, they also keep our world under control, by...

The desert is too hot to stand still, so Hoppit and his friends keep moving. As more and more animals join, who knows where they're going to end up! It's a big surprise for everyone except the snake and eagle, who try to warn...

Find out all about living in India as we follow Gini on a day in her life in Jaipur. Who's in her family, what does she like to eat and what's her school like? This non-fiction recount, written and beautifully photographed by Jonathan and...

Sid is a rat at the tip, he lives there with his friends Cam and Tim. But while they sleep soundly in their snug beds Rick the cat is on the look out for some dinner. This exciting story is vividly illustrated by Tomislav...

Have you ever wondered how things are created? Find out all about inventors and their amazing inventions in this non-fiction information book, written and illustrated by Scoular Anderson. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters Text type: An information book....

It's fun to play outside, and these three children enjoy it in all seasons, summer, autumn, winter and spring - whatever the weather! Each season is evocatively illustrated by Tim Hopgood - 2008 winner of Booktrust's Best Emerging Illustrator Award, developing the text and...

Winter is coming and Mole is looking for a new hole to stay in, but he doesn't want to be on his own. Will any of the other animals let him share their home? Blue / Band 4 - A story with a familiar...

From sea birds to woodland birds - this colourful photographic book introduces children to a wide variety of birds from around the world. Blue / Band 4 - A simple information book Text type - Non-fiction The focus phonemes in this book are ow...

Do you know how to turn a small, fat thing into a long, thin thing? It's easy - just take a bean and grow a beanstalk! This simple instruction text shows you exacly how to do it. Blue / Band 4 - A simple...

At night in the rainforest, things start to happen. Meet the animals and insects that live in the rainforest, in this simple non-fiction recount by award-winning wildlife photographer, Nic Bishop.- Blue / Band 4 - An information book- Text type - Non-fiction- The focus...

Hansel and Gretel are left all alone in the Brown Wood, and have to try to find their way home. This retelling of the Grimm fairytale is by award-winning author, Malachy Doyle. Blue / Band 4 - A traditional story Text type - Fiction...

In this musical non-fiction book, a group of children make instruments out of junk and bring them together to play a tune. Yellow / Band 3 - A non-fiction recount Text type - Non-fiction The focus phonemes in this book are i-e, u-e, ea,...

When Horse went up a tree one day, he didn't think about how to get down again - and now he's stuck. The sheep, the ducks, the hens and Farmer come to help him in this comical tale by Martin Waddell. Yellow / Band...

What things are thick? What things are thin? Find out in this non-fiction book. Red / Band 2B - A simple information book Text type - Non-fiction Focus phonemes in this book are th (thin), oo (cook), v and oi. Other phonemes practised are...

If you dip a net into a pond, what will you see when you scoop it out? This non-fiction book supports work on nature and the world around you. Red / Band 2B - A simple non-fiction recount. Text type - Non-fiction The focus...

This gentle non-fiction book examines a range of feelings through the characters of a little boy and his dog. Red / Band 2B - A simple non-fiction recount Text type - Non-fiction The focus phonemes in this book are ou (out), ee, ie (lie)...

Follow the adventures of a monster-like lizard, as it goes out looking for food. This non-fiction book is illustrated with stunning photographs by author and nature photographer Nic Bishop.- Yellow / Band 3 - A non-fiction recount- Text type - Non-fiction- The focus phonemes...

What are the differences between your pet cat, and a big cat in the wild? Find out in this photographic non-fiction book. Red / Band 2A - A simple recount Text type - Non-fiction The focus phonemes in this book are i, c, h...

When a wee mouse meets a big, hungry monster on the road, he needs to think fast. This is a lively retelling of a traditional story by Martin Waddell. Red / Band 2B - A traditional story Text type - Fiction The focus phonemes...

Poor Rat! No one wants to be his friend. But when the other animals see how sad he is, they all try to make him feel better. This gentle rhyming story is written and illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark.- Red / Band 2B -...

The two frogs, Plip and Plop, love to play in and around the pond. When they muck up the pond and reeds, they decide to clean it up. But Duck has other ideas. Red / Band 2A - A simple story with a familiar...

This photographic non-fiction book examines how animals and people move. Red / Band 2A - A simple non-fiction book Text type - Non-fiction The focus phonemes in this book are j, a and d. Other phonemes practised are s, t, i, p, n, c,...

Heroes and monsters; gods and goddesses; adventure and excitement: all are to be found in this book, which contains four well-known myths and legends from Ancient Greece told in an accessible style. Find out how Theseus killed the minotaur, how Daedelus escaped from the...

When Cat and Dog play in the park, Dog gets into a mess. Cat tries to tidy him up, but ends up getting even messier! This funny story features the lively characters Cat and Dog.Author: Shoo RaynerISBN-10: 0007235828ISBN-13: 9780007235827Publisher: Collins EducationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2006Pages: 96Format:...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhat's it like to compete in the world's largest sporting event? Find out all about the Olympic Games, when they began and how they have changed over time. Read about the different...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhat's it really like to go on safari? What do you take? What will you find? Go on a journey with Jonathan and Angela Scott to the famous game parks of Kenya,...

The Masai have a reputation for courage, independence and a way of life that fits with the grasslands of the East African plains. Find out all about the people, their history and how they live, in this stunning non-fiction book by top BBC wildlife...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhere can you see rockets blast into space? Which is the driest place on Earth? Which is the world's highest mountain? Find out the answers and many more facts in this amazing...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelMeet children who live on islands all over the world in this non-fiction book. They tell us how they live, what they do and what it's like in their different communitites. Photographs...

Scoular Anderson shows that being a Tudor is not all tights and feasting. He gives the real facts about Tudor in a humorous way.Author: Scoular AndersonISBN-10: 0007230907ISBN-13: 9780007230907Publisher: HarperCollins UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.70w x 0.20d

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelDo you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand...

Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum... This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell.Chewy...

'Kings of the Wild' describes the world of the grizzly bear. It contains practical teaching notes at the back of the book.Author: Jonathan Scott, Angela ScottISBN-10: 0007230850ISBN-13: 9780007230853Publisher: Collins EducationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.40h x 10.20w x 0.20d

Can you imagine a world with whales that could walk and giant earth moles? They both lived on Earth long ago and their relatives still live here today. Explore the terrifying, giant, strange ancestors of everyday creatures, in this captivating information text, illustrated with...

'Collins Big Cat' is a guided reading series for ages 4-7, featuring both fiction and non-fiction titles which encourage children to develop their reading skills.Author: Angela Scott, Jonathan ScottISBN-10: 0007186932ISBN-13: 9780007186938Publisher: Collins EducationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 10.20h x 7.30w x 0.30d

Chicken Licken is worried the sky is going to fall on his head, so he sets off with an increasing band of followers to tell the King. But will he get that far...? Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some...

Children's, young adult and educational / Educational material / Educational: English language and literacy / Educational: English language: readers and reading schemes (YQCR), Designed / suitable for UK curricula and examinations / Designed / suitableAuthor: Vivian FrenchISBN-10: 0007187009ISBN-13: 9780007187003Publisher: Collins EducationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 24Format:...

People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report.People have run Marathons for more...