A little pony sparkling with magic. But his big wish is for a special friend. And so Alexandra's show jumping dreams look like they might come true when glossy Palomino pony, Comet canters into the ring.
Stop, Sonny! A young squirrel thinks jumping from a tall oak tree will impress the bigger boys, but he's just jumping into danger! He needs the help of the Superfairies.
Molly loves animals and wants to be a vet when she grows up just like her dad - as everyone says; she's got the magic touch! Sparkle, the grey kitten, is lost and he needs Molly's help to get back home. But that means going into the spooky wood ... and to the witch's cottage!
'Grace looked directly at the seal pup and spoke softly to it. 'I'll be back soon. Don't give up.'
Grace is excited about her holiday, staying with Granny at her house by the sea. A whole week exploring rock pools, collecting shells, and playing on the beach - perhaps she might even get to see a baby seal?
Grace makes friends with local boy Col who knows all the secrets of the Island. When Grace discovers a small seal pup, separated from its mother after a storm, she's not sure if she can help it, but she has to try . . .
Beautifully illustrated in black and white, this is a heart-warming tale of friendship and discovery in the wild outdoors by the author of Tilly's Moonlight Fox..
While being followed by lemurs one day, a boy tries hiding up a tree (without luck), disguising himself (without success) and even tries to sail off in a boat to get away from them. Eventually he thinks he has lost them. In the process, he has managed to get himself lost, and it is then that he realizes that the lemurs might be helpful after all...
Three monkey stories with a real sense of fun, perfect for children learing to read.
It's Jani's first day at school and she's nervous. Will the other monkeys be friendly? Will they all stare at her? Jani is in a wheelchair, and this makes her different. But, thanks to her sense of cheekiness, she makes friends and has a very nice first day at school indeed.
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help.
"" Short, simple sentences
"" Familiar, repeated words
"" Big, clear type
"" 1 5 lines per page
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Book band: Green
When Amy is asked to make a video about Sunnyside Stables she suddenly finds herself in the limelight for once. But what will best friend Kayla make of it?
The first in a brand new series from the fevered imagination of the award-winning, bestselling author of MR GUM.
Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their ten-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f.
You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all.
Full of ludicrous characters, surreal escapades and outrageous word play – if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians!
A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter.
Did you know that rotten old villain, Mr Gum, has sold 3.6 million books in the UK alone?
Praise for Mr Gum:
'Completely hilarious … Kind of the League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball
'They're the funniest books … I can't recommend them enough' Stephen Mangan
Read all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books:
NATBOFF! One Million Years of Stupidity
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire
Mr Gum and the Goblins
Mr Gum and the Power Crystals
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear
What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout
Leonard was supposed to become a forest ranger in Yellowstone National Park - but there was a mix-up. And now he's stuck as a stray cat.
Luckily for Leonard, he meets a young human called Olive - and together they set out on a journey to find home.
Fin is a dinosaur unlike any other - teased for his 'spindly little legs, and feeble fluffy arms'. But despite his odd appearance, when a gang of four big dinosaurs chase him into the woods, Fin outwits them one by one. All except one who follows him right to the top of the mountain, where Fin takes a giant leap and discovers... 'he can fly'.
