Discover a world of vibrant stories in this wonderful pack of folk tales from around the world. From India & China to Norway & Russia, lose yourself in stories that have been loved since olden times. You’ll travel from African plains to snowy mountains & sandy beaches. & you’ll meet great heroes, strange monsters, clever princesses & humble travellers. Each story is beautifully illustrated in colour, while the carefully levelled text is written by experienced authors including Livi Michael, Grace Nichols & John Agard. Appealing folk tales from the popular Big Cat series Lively retellings that boost literacy & thinking skills Each story is beautifully illustrated with colour artwork This pack spans book bands 12 to 15 (Copper to Emerald) ...

William Shakespeare lived 400 years ago, but he’s still the world’s most famous playwright. Who was this man who had such a way with words? How did the politics of the time, & its queens & kings, affect his writing? Find out in this book, which tells you about his life, his incredible plays, & the Tudor world he lived in – a thrilling place of powerful rulers, grand displays & great discoveries. A vivid full-colour look at the world’s most famous playwright Uses short chapters to help children learn to locate information Supports the history curriculum & builds non-fiction reading skills Perfect to read alongside the Big Cat Shakespeare play retellings Pearl/ Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme & longer chapter books. Text type: Information book. ...

This bestselling set makes it easy to boost literacy with ABC games & wall displays. It contains 52 large alphabet cards (26 capital letters & 26 lowercase letters) plus an activity guide. Each card measures 23cm x 30cm. summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie classroom-resources-lettersnumbers classroom-resources-all pm 19-offer ...

When Can I Go Back to School? is a journey through a child’s worries & fears during the Covid pandemic ...

Who Will Love Me When You’re Gone? is moving yet reassuring journey through a child’s feelings of grief. ...

Where did the Wimpy Kid take his inspiration from? This genius kid: none other than Big Nate. You might wonder what’s so big about him. I mean, he’s only four foot tall. Answer: his HEAD. (Although the laughs are pretty big too.) Big Nate has an ego the size of a hot air balloon. He’s a table tennis champ, a genius comic artist & an all-time record holder for detentions. He’s totally king of his class. Next stop: king of the world! But things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome… The hilarious series that inspired Diary of a Wimpy Kid New York Times bestsellers with a larger-than-life hero Jokes, cartoons & comic strips – ideal for reluctant readers Perfect for fans of the Wimpy Kid & Tom Gates ‘ Lincoln Peirce is one of my cartooning heroes, & Big Nate ranks as a comics classic.’ Jeff Kinney bookpacks-0816 ...

This little hardback book creates a moment to focus on Calmness. It introduces words to talk about feelings with complete confidence & in a way that feels good. The engaging art style, fun characters & picture book feel make it perfect to share &, because it is from Oxford, it is packed with educational goodness to help children develop & grow. ...

This little hardback book creates a moment to focus on Kindness. It introduces words to talk about feelings with complete confidence & in a way that feels good. The engaging art style, fun characters & picture book feel make it perfect to share &, because it is from Oxford, it is packed with educational goodness to help children develop & grow. ...

Bilal is terrified of The Test. But then Bumble the bee comes along, & he can answer any question you ask, even the really tricky ones. Then Bilal’s granny suggests they go on the wildly popular TV quiz show, What’s What? But what will happen if Bilal & Bumble do win the lot…? ...

A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. The Modern Classics edition features new illustrations & bonus material. ...