We're counting our blessings, one by one,
How many will there be?
Let's count together, just us two
And very soon we'll see.
A charming new concept book from Emma Dodd, combining a counting element with a celebration of what is important in life, from a home full of love to the blue sky above. An original and life-affirming book from the bestselling author/illustrator.
Mop the puppy is accidentally left behind on the newly-restored steam train. Can Rusty the dog save the day? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.
Charlie's racehorse has certainly earned the name Noble Warrior: he won the Derby against all odds and bested a bunch of nasty kidnappers. But now Noddy is facing his greatest challenge yet . . .
Charlie's best friend Polly is still recovering from an accident that left her almost paralysed. But Polly has a real talent with horses - and she and Charlie are determined not to let it go to waste. Can the two best friends find a way to make Polly's equestrian dreams come true, and forge a new path for the racehorse who wouldn't gallop?
This full-colour, highly illustrated diary series is perfect for young readers who love friendship stories starring animal characters! Eva Wingdale gets in over her head when she offers to organize a spring festival at school. Will Eva have to ask Sue (a.k.a. Meanie McMeanerson) for help? Or will the festival have to be cancelled?
A heartwarming story about a little girl who learns an important environmental lesson. When Sally pulls a limpet off a rock at the beach, it sticks to her finger - and nothing she or her family or her friends do can unstick it. Sally's teacher says that limpets live on the same rock for twenty years. So will Sally ever get the limpet off her finger?
Olivia's Mum and Dad don't think she is responsible enough to have a puppy. When a neighbour needs help looking after their twelve-week-old labrador puppy, Barley, Olivia will do whatever it takes to prove that she can. It turns out Barley and Olivia were made for each other and it's not long before everyone else thinks so too!
Meet Waffle the Wonder Dog!
Join the Brooklyn-Bells family in this hilarious book of the much-loved
television programme Waffle the Wonder Dog as they embark
on life in their new home.
When the Brooklyn-Bells discover a puppy in need of a place to stay,
they soon discover the newest member of the family has a special
skill...
Waffle can talk!
A funny, heartwarming animal story from a master storyteller, perfect for children learning to read.
Lula always likes me to go with her to the end of the lane. She loves a bit of a cuddle and a lick or two before the school bus comes.
“Oh Russ,… she whispers. “A horse. It’s all I want for my birthday.… And I’m thinking – excuse me, but what’s so great about a horse? Isn’t a dog good enough?…
The touching tale of one girl and her dog exploring farm life, from Britain’s best-loved children’s author, Michael Morpurgo.
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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.
Clear type
Up to 8 lines per page
Bright, appealing pictures for added interest
A variety of sentence structures
A wider range of vocabulary
Strong themes and characters to discuss
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
Book band: Purple
A sweet chapter book about an adventurous fox cub by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, perfect for children learning to read.
Frisk the fox cub loves exploring! When he and his family move house, he finds lots of exciting things to discover in town. Then he follows Jenny to school one day, and what he learns there comes in very useful.
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 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.
Varied sentences
Detailed illustrations to enjoy
Chapters
Interesting characters and themes
A rich range of vocabulary
More complex storylines to stretch confident readers
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
Book band: White.
When Dilly is born, her parents think she is perfect – from the top of her head to the bottom of her foot. The other babies notice that Dilly is different but soon accept her and love her different ways of doing things. The adults aren't sure though - they love how all the penguins are the same. Can the younger generation convince their parents that there's space for Dilly? And maybe that positive change can be a good thing?
A charming and touching story – Dilly is a delightful character with a strong voice and a great tale of acceptance and change.
The best gift for cat-lovers who have everything!
Today, I'm going to collect cats.
At the moment, I have no cats.
But I do have plan...
This hilarious picture book is purrrfect for
cat lovers everywhere!
Honestly: can anyone ever have too many cats?
The answer might be yes, if the catsare
rather large, with big teeth!
But mostly, the answer is NEVER!
Larry loves to groove and mooooove ... but
will the others disapprove?
Larry the llama's big secret is that late at
night, when no one is watching, he loves to DANCE.
Then, one day, he stumbles upon the Llama Glamarama!
Will this raucous celebration give Larry the pride
he needs to bring his dance back home?
A hilarious, rhyming picture book story with a powerful message
about celebrating differences.
Gorgeous gold foil cover make this a special gift
full of rainbow colours
suitable for any child who loves to dance
