Monsters Like Us follows the adventures of monster misfits Danny (a demon), Lin (a werewolf) and Sam (a zombie) as they attempt to get through school without eating the teachers, running wild or raising hell.
In Call of the Wild, the class go on a school outing to a safari park. Everything is fine, until they are invited to see the wolves. Can Danny and Sam help Lin to resist running wild in werewolf form, and stop their teacher finding out the truth about them?
Each Monsters Like Us story features an accessible storyline in a familiar setting, and is ideal for guided reading with struggling readers, as confidence-building independent reads, and for EAL pupils. Call of the Wild is levelled at book band 8 Purple, is printed on off-white paper and uses a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.
This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books
to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.
A brilliantly funny story all about celebrating difference, from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts – perfect for young dinosaur fans everywhere!
Everyone knows that tyrannosauruses are big and scary, so when a placid duckbill dinosaur's egg ends up in the wrong nest, confusion is sure to ensue! When the baby dinosaur hatches out, he's so out of place that his grisly big sisters call him Tyrannosaurus Drip. Poor little Drip: all he wants is a quiet life munching on water weed . . .
Tyrannosaurus Drip is a fantastic rhyming adventure story from Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, with wonderfully funny illustrations from award-winning illustrator David Roberts. This roar-tastic book all about celebrating difference is sure to become a firm favourite with young dinosaur fans.
Enjoy the other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: The Troll, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Flying Bath and The Cook and the King.
Kasia wishes that she and her mum hadn't moved to the UK - she misses Poland and all her old friends, and most of all she misses her grandparents. As the long school holidays stretch out in front of her, Kasia wonders how she'll fill them: her mum has promised to take her out for some day trips, but the rest of the time she'll be at work.
Meet Lucy! Smart, sassy and super-stylish, she's a stand-up babe with a passion for fashion. Lucy and her best friends forever (BFF) have been given the task of organizing the school disco. But with all her time taken up by organization and keeping strict Mr Cain from ruining everything, Lucy's left it too late to find herself a date.
Raj and his dad are going camping. They've packed everything they need and Raj knows they are going to have an amazing time. Once they get there, however, they find they have to contend with wind, rain and a family of very noisy bears.
In this sequel to Raj and the Best Day Ever, Sebastien Braun continues his warm, observant exploration of the relationship between a little tiger and his dad.
Funny, exciting and brilliantly clever, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's Millions is a fantastic adventure about two boys, one miracle and a million choices. Perfect for boys and girls of 8 to 12.
What would you do with a million pounds? Buy a thousand pizzas? Give it to charity?
When a bag stuffed full of money drops out of the sky, Damian and Anthony find themselves rich. Very rich indeed. Suddenly the brothers can buy anything they want. They've got millions - but only seventeen days to spend it.
An incredible tale of brothers and lots and lots of pizza, Millions won the CILIP Carnegie medal and is celebrating twenty years of bestselling success.
This edition of Frank Cottrell-Boyce's Carnegie Medal-winning Millions features fantastic cover artwork from the brilliant Steven Lenton.
Millions is also a major film directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle.
'Fresh, funny, touching and wise' – The Times
Oscar loves Grandma, and their time together is always lots of fun. As she becomes less able to look after herself, she has to go into a care home.
More and more children are encountering dementia and its effects on their families. This touching story, told in Oscar’s own words, is a positive and practical tale about the experience. The factual page about dementia helps children talk about their feelings and find new ways to enjoy the changing relationship.
Jessica Shepherd’s sensitive first picture book has grown out of her experiences in a variety of caring roles.
The third book in the wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout.
Hi! I’m Jeanie – still 7 ¾ years old, and back for another adventure with my BRILLIANT grandma BAD NANA.
There’s a local winter talent show, and the whole town is SO excited. Especially as the SPECTACULAR Bobby Trulove is in charge. He’s an old friend of BAD NANA’s and he’s quite, erm, dramatic!
The day before the show, a freak weather storm hits, and leaves the town snowed in. Can BAD NANA save the show?
The third instalment in the wickedly funny series, from superstar author and illustrator Sophy Henn
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!
'Do be careful, Mr Majeika, there might be real ghosts in there.'
When Class Three and Mr Majeika get on board a ghost train, they are in for a surprise. Real ghosts appear and the wicked Wilhemina Worlock isn't far away. But Jody comes to the rescue - with a dragon to help her!
Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures including:
Mr Majeika and the School Trip
Mr Majeika and the School Play
Mr Majeika and the Lost Spell Book
Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher
Mr Majeika and the School Caretaker
The third book in a brilliantly funny new series for 6+ readers from bestselling Dirty Bertie author Alan MacDonald, about a boy and his incredible talking dog.
Sam had a very ordinary life, until Oscar the dog arrived on his doorstep. Because Oscar has a big secret – he can talk!
Oscar usually has a lot to say on any subject, but in this book something makes him speechless … a CAT has moved in next door! And Carmen the pampered feline is almost as much of a nightmare neighbour as her owner, Mrs Bentley-Wallop.
But Sam and Oscar have bigger things to worry about. When a jewel thief strikes, it's time for the daring duo to turn detective … Can they sniff out the culprit before it's too late?
Don't miss Oscar's other adventures!
Book 1: Ask Oscar
Book 2: Oscar and the Dognappers
Perfect for fans of Spydog, Jeremy Strong, Horrid Henry and Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series.
The perfect story for cat lovers everywhere – and for families with a new arrival, from the bestselling creator of Penguin and CBeebies' Tilly and Friends, Polly Dunbar.
'Funny and charming' – Sunday Times
Like all cats, this cat absolutely loves fish. But what do you do when your owners start acting strangely? They don't seem to understand the importance of fish any more. They are too busy buying tiny clothes, gathering colourful toys, and redecorating in pastel colours. And one owner in particular seems to be getting a lot . . . bigger.
Something Fishy is a very funny family story from the award-winning Polly Dunbar. The adorable cat's journey from jealousy and anxiety to love and acceptance will appeal to any child with a new brother or sister on the way!
