Sid is a sausage dog without an owner. He longs for someone to love and care for him. Maybe if he shows everyone how clever he is they\'ll want to give him a home! But things don\'t go quite as Sid plans ...
An adorable story that feels like one big comforting hug, for tough times when we can't see our loved ones for a nice warm cuddle.
From the award-winning Malorie Blackman. Perfect for sharing during uncertain times.
Little Rabbit needs a cuddle. So she sets off through the forest to find the perfect hug. Some cuddles are too prickly and some cuddles are too tickly...
Until, uh-oh, it's a fox... But, as Little Rabbit discovers, everyone needs a hug sometimes. Even little foxes!
With a gentle message about kindness and looking past appearances, this adorable story is a comforting read to share during this difficult period.
Are you ready for the best adventure ever? When Jamie, Tom and Wanna spot a pack of wolf-like lycaenops they decide they'd better keep clear. But as they watch from a safe distance they see that the creatures are starving and the boys know they have to help. But helping these carnivores won't be easy, and could be extremely dangerous ...
Learn about opposites with the animals from Acorn Wood.
Tales from Acorn Wood is a bestselling preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of the modern classic, The Gruffalo.
Opposites is an early learning book featuring the animals from Acorn Wood. Who is big and who is small? Who is feeling sad and who is feeling happy? Who is awake and who is asleep? Who is being loud and who is being quiet?
A first book about opposites, based on the bestselling lift-the-flap toddler books: Postman Bear, Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap and Hide-and-Seek Pig.
A funny first experiences story about a baboon who escapes from a safari park to go to his very first birthday party. Great for children learning to read.
Baboons can be so mean! When he falls out with his best friend, Alfie the baboon thinks he'd be better off living with humans. After all, they're never mean and they never argue. Or do they …?
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
Book band: Purple
Dozy and Snoozy are both tree sloths. One day by chance, Dozy and Snoozy met and Dozy challenges Snoozy to a race - and a great sloth race ensues. The toucan acts as judge and for hours the two sloths ""race"", but it is so slow that the spectators leave and only the toucan judge remains.
When snow comes in the night, Iggy and Martina make a snowbear. A magical sledge ride takes them deep into the woods, but how will they get back home again? Stunning artwork of wintry scenes bring the story to life as you venture deep into the snowy woods on sledge ride with Iggy and Martina. A spellbinding story about friendship, loyalty, bravery and the magic of snow that will be a winter family favourite to enjoy each year when the temperature drops.
Charming, funny farmyard story, perfect for beginner readers, from the bestselling author of HORRID HENRY, with full-colour illustrations by Emily Bolam. Read by Miranda Richardson. This pack contains the paperback and a CD containing a dramaised version and read along version.
An Animal Ark bestseller, now reissued with an eye-catching and appealing look for today's animal fiction fans. Mandy and James are looking after the school hamster - until he disappears ...
Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit - and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality.
The charming characters of Magenta Fox, whose work is evocative of Raymond Briggs and Janet Ahlberg, perfectly offset Zadie and Nick's warm, wry prose.
Weirdo is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.
It's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. They choose a tree to decorate and prepare the presents for Papa Red to collect during the night to take to those who need them. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight...
