What if your best friend was a lonely whale? How do you say goodbye to a person you love? If you ever puzzle over those sorts of questions, you’ll love these wise stories by Benji Davies: profound tales for curious kids, which get you thinking but reassure you too. Straight away, the stunning pictures will grab your attention: the moody beauty of The Storm Whale, & the vibrant jungle joy of Grandad’s Isl&. Captivating stuff from a fresh & original talent who deserves every word of the praise that’s been heaped on him. Powerful picture books that explore big themes in a simple way Bestsellers with glorious artwork, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers The Storm Whale is about protecting nature, loneliness & friendship Grandad’s Island & Grandma Bird explore family ties, loss & grief The Storm Whale won the 2014 inaugural Oscar’s First Book Prize Grandad’s Island won the 2015 AOI World Illustration Award ...

One of England’s oldest & most exciting epic stories, brilliantly retold by the author of War Horse. Beowulf is the gripping tale of a Scandinavian warrior who defeats three terrible monsters. First he saves the land of the Danes from a merciless ogre named Grendel. His trials are not over, for next he must defend his home from an evil sea-hag. But in his third terrible battle, facing the death-dragon of the deep, our great hero truly meets his match. If you want to experience what courage really is, Beowulf is the place to start. ...

The epic Anglo-Saxon legend is brilliantly recreated by an award-winning author/illustrator team. ...

One of the first known legends in Old English, brilliantly retold by the author of War Horse. This tale of dragons & sea-hags sings through the ages to shape our world now. Beowulf is the gripping tale of a Scandinavian warrior who fights three evils so powerful they could each destroy whole kingdoms. Beowulf is no ordinary hero. Standing head & shoulders above his comrades, he saves the land of the Danes from a merciless ogre named Grendel. But his trials are not over. Next he must defend his home from his evil sea-hag mother. But in his third terrible battle, facing the death-dragon of the deep, our great hero truly meets his match… A vivid retelling of a story that has shaped our culture Bold adventures, terrible monsters & lyrical writing Michael Morpurgo is a legend of children’s literature His books include War Horse & Private Peaceful Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. reading-spine-year-9 reading-spine-ks 3 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 ...

One of the first known legends in Old English, brilliantly retold by the author of War Horse. This tale of dragons & sea-hags sings through the ages to shape our world now. Beowulf is the gripping tale of a Scandinavian warrior who fights three evils so powerful they could each destroy whole kingdoms. Beowulf is no ordinary hero. Standing head & shoulders above his comrades, he saves the land of the Danes from a merciless ogre named Grendel. But his trials are not over. Next he must defend his home from his evil sea-hag mother. But in his third terrible battle, facing the death-dragon of the deep, our great hero truly meets his match… A vivid retelling of a story that has shaped our culture Bold adventures, terrible monsters & lyrical writing Michael Morpurgo is a legend of children’s literature His books include War Horse & Private Peaceful Supplied as a pack of six copies. reading-spine-year-9 reading-spine-ks 3 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 ...

The first in a new laugh-out-loud series about three 12-year-old best friends who set up a babysitting business. ...

PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction & non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression & step-by-step support. ...

Packed with friendship-themed quizzes, makes, bakes & fill-in fun – this is the perfect journal to share with your BFF. ...

All the legends you need to know – right now & for the rest of your life. If you didn’t love them already, you will now! Tales of ogres, giants & strange magic. Of warriors, queens & lost children. Of the Land of Eternal Youth – & much more! Now retold in a beautiful hardback treasury with amazing colour pictures. Discover the great legends handed down since ancient times, from generation to generation. Learn them well, & pass them on yourself… A dazzling colour hardback of seven great Irish legends All the favourites, from The Children of Lir to Oisín Timeless stories that will captivate confident readers “ An essential heritage of great tales” – School Librarian ...

One essential pack. Five classics old & new: some of the greatest picture books of all time. Snuggle up – being a little one is all about sharing these kinds of special moments! Stories that have taught millions of children to love books. Ones that bring friends & families closer together, shared on rainy afternoons or at bedtimes. Treasures that belong to every childhood – timeless, funny & reassuring. Every page brings a new joy. Some of the greatest picture books ever created Iconic favourites like The Tiger Who Came to Tea Ideal for sharing at home & building literacy A great way to awaken a child’s love of books ...