*Indie Book of the Month*
A compendium of poetry prompts from Joseph Coelho (Children's Laureate 2022-2024).
Each fun and engaging prompt for writing a poem helps children discover how to write poems and then read them out loud. This is a book to build confidence and literacy skills through channeling children's imaginations.
This is a book for the whole family to enjoy, bright, cheerful but cool illustrations will appeal to children of all primary ages.
In this illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favourites, such as ""Cinderella"" and ""Jack and the Beanstalk"", are presented alongside some less well-known stories, such as ""The Fisherman and his Wife"" and ""Diamonds and Toads"".
A collection of some of the best-loved stories and characters from the Roald Dahl universe, including some unpublished poetry and letters. There are four themed sections: ""Animals""; ""Magic""; ""Friends and Foes""; and ""Matters of Importance"".
Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UK's leading poets, Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan and Poet X.
A collection of five rip-roaring classics retold for young readers.
Includes 'The Count of Monte Cristo', 'The Prisoner of Zenda', 'The Three Musketeers', The 39 Steps' and 'Don Quixote'.
Also includes fascinating biographies of Alexandre Dumas, Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, Miguel de Certantes Saavedra and John Buchan - the original authors of these classic adventure stories.
Arrrgh you ready for this jaunty collection of pirate poems and paintings? Includes audio!
Ahoy mateys—it’s time to hoist up the anchors and set sail with a pack of pesky pirates! In this hilarious collection of nineteen poems with audio, readers will meet scoundrels, scalawags, and scurvy dogs (human and canine). They’ll partake in battles, treasure hunts, and some pirate-style grub (flounder, anyone?). And all the while, picture book greats Douglas Florian and Robert Neubecker will keep pirate fans laughing from bow to stern with their signature sense of humor.
