When two kids visit Grandma's house for their usual visit, they can't help but think she's stuffy and no fun at all. Even the dinner she makes is predictable. But when Grandma goes missing and wild animals start popping up around the house, they realise she has a secret...
A gorgeously illustrated picture book about not judging people based on appearances, and the how families can work together to help save the planet, author/illustrator Martin Stanev's debut book will make a beautiful, and fun, addition to any child's bookshelf.
The sixth animal in the hilarious AWESOME ANIMALS series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife.
The otterly bonkers Brown family are HUGELY excited, as today’s the day they move to their new home. But when they get there they find the beastly Black family have got there first!
This riverbank ain’t big enough for the both of them, so there’s only one thing for it: war. Well, not REAL war. Otters are more into playing than fighting, so instead they decide to hold a giant sports day – and may the best otters win! Whether that’s the Browns or the Blacks, only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure, it’s bound to be OTTER CHAOS!
Norman and Doris the Dragon get ready for the big joust – but Norman’s silly stories land him in trouble again in this brilliantly funny adventure, perfect for children learning to read.
There's going to be a jousting contest at Creaky Castle – Norman and Doris the Dragon can't wait!
But when Norman starts telling silly stories to the knights taking part, he ends up in real trouble – he's going to need to learn how to joust!
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
Lizzie Lizard is great at leaping! She knows she can win the Long Jump if she can get in enough practice. Can she leap her way out of danger from some hungry animals?
The Froglets series is perfect for children who are reading on their own, with fun stories of no more than 200 words. They are pitched perfecty for children aged 5-6 starting to read alone or at book band 5 green.
Dinnertime isn't easy in Freda's house! A funny rhyming story for fussy eaters and their despairing parents.
Mum cooks beans. YUK!
Grandma cooks fish and chips. YUK!
Dad cooks crispy duck. YUK! YUK! YUK!
There just isn't any pleasing Fussy Freda! Will anything change her mind about eating dinner?
This deliciously funny story will have toddlers calling out for more, and more, and MORE!
Read more about award-winning Julia at http://www.juliajarman.com/
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'An ideal book for kids to learn about the importance of good manners.' Sun
'There's a new pre-school politeness tsar in town.' The Times
Mr Panda and his friends are getting ready for bed. But some won't brush their teeth, others won't have a bath, and one won't even wear pyjamas! It's down to Mr Panda to show them how to do bedtime properly.
Steve Antony's Mr Panda has taken the children's book world by storm, selling over 600,000 copies since it was first published.
