A delightful first book from a new Kingfisher series! As Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read, this Level 1 book kicks off the fun with a simple look at a popular nature topic. Aimed at children who are just beginning to read, it features short & simple sentences, straightforward vocabulary & dozens of beautiful pictures, enthusing & guiding young readers as they start to build their literacy skills. ...

Get inside a captivating topic with this Level 4 reader, which uses natural language & more complex sentences to stretch developing readers. Part of the beautifully designed & visually striking new Kingfisher series, this book challenges young learners that little bit further, stimulating them to progress in their solo reading while still feeling supported & enthused. Ideal for those who have progressed to reading alone without much help, it contains up to 100 words per page, boosting confidence & fluency while retaining interest with dynamic illustrations & a much-loved theme. ...

Consolidate literacy skills & awaken a thirst for learning with this exciting book from the final stage of the new Kingfisher scheme! Full of fascinating facts & dynamic pictures, this stunning guide takes fluent readers into brand new realms of discovery, with longer text & even more facts to learn. More sophisticated vocabulary & language ensures that readers are fully ready to move into the wider world of books, while the focus on a favourite topic maintains motivation & interest. Help your child to become fully confident & eager to explore books further, having discovered the joy of reading alone. ...

Captivating non-fiction from an exciting new Kingfisher series packed with dynamic images & fascinating facts. This Level 3 book motivates budding readers to keep learning & exploring, using stimulating language to examine a best-loved topic that never goes out of style. With up to 50 words per page & a wider use of vocabulary, as well as plenty of visual support, it is the perfect choice to stretch young children who are reading alone with some help. ...

Get inside a captivating topic with this Level 4 reader, which uses natural language & more complex sentences to stretch developing readers. Part of the beautifully designed & visually striking new Kingfisher series, this book challenges young learners that little bit further, stimulating them to progress in their solo reading while still feeling supported & enthused. Ideal for those who have progressed to reading alone without much help, it contains up to 100 words per page, boosting confidence & fluency while retaining interest with dynamic illustrations & a much-loved theme. ...

A delightful look at an irresistible topic from a new Kingfisher series! Created by the experts in beautifully designed, trusted non-fiction, this Level 2 book helps beginner readers to explore a favourite subject in more detail. Aimed at those who are just starting to read alone, it features short sentences, clear & precise natural language, & high-quality, arresting photos which support the narrative flow. Enthuse little readers & build their skills with this irresistible first doorway into early reading & learning! ...

A delightful look at an irresistible topic from a new Kingfisher series! Created by the experts in beautifully designed, trusted non-fiction, this Level 2 book helps beginner readers to explore a favourite subject in more detail. Aimed at those who are just starting to read alone, it features short sentences, clear & precise natural language, & high-quality, arresting photos which support the narrative flow. Enthuse little readers & build their skills with this irresistible first doorway into early reading & learning! ...

Letters & Sounds (2021): Phase 4 Scholastic Set 7 Sound Focus: Adjacent consonants with short vowels Book Band: Yellow This title is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled stories are engaging, & are exactly matched to Little Wandle Letters & Sounds Revised, used in schools across the UK. The series

Includes:: a wide selection of diverse & inclusive stories, accompanied by bright, contemporary & humorous illustrations that will engage & inspire young readers with a ‘find the character’ feature on each spread. The artwork is detailed so as not to provide picture cues & prompting. Each book also contains parent’s notes & a ‘retell the story’ task to support children’s oracy, vocabulary & comprehension skills. Thirteen sets of books covering groups of sounds to allow for progression. The stories in this set focus on the sounds found in Scholastic Set 7 & revise the sounds found in previous sets. There are thirteen sets in total, covering: Phase 2 Set 1: s a t p i n m d Phase 2 Set 2: g oC k ck e u r h b f l Phase 2 Set 3: ff ll ss j v w x y z zz Phase 2 Set 4: qu ch sh th ng nk Phase 3 Set 5: ai ee igh oa oo Phase 3 Set 6: ar or ur ow oi ear air er Phase 4 Set 7: Adjacent consonants with short vowels Phase 4 Set 8: Adjacent consonants with Phase 3 long vowels Phase 5 Set 9: ay (play), ou (cloud), oy (boy), ea (each), ir (bird), ie (pie), ue (blue), u (unicorn) Phase 5 Set 10: o (go), i (tiger), a (paper), e (he), a-e (snake), i-e (time), o-e (home), u-e (cute), e-e (these), ew (new), ie (shield), aw (claw) Phase 5 Set 11: y (funny), ea (head), wh (wheel), oe (toe), ou (shoulder), y (fly), ow (snow), g (giant), ph (phone), le (apple), al (metal), c (ice), ve (give), o-e (some), o (mother), ou (young), se (cheese), se (mouse), ce (fence), ey (donkey), ui (fruit), ou (soup) Phase 5 Set 12: or (word), u (full), oul (could), are (share), ear (bear), ere (there), au (author), aur (dinosaur), oor (floor), al (walk), tch (match), ture (adventure), al (half), a (father), a (water), a (want), ear (learn), wr (wrist), st (whistle), sc (science), ch (school), ch (chef), ze (freeze), schwa at the end of words (actor) Phase 5 Set 13: eigh (eight), aigh (straight), ey (grey), ea (break), gn (gnaw), kn (knee), mb (thumb), ere (here), eer (deer), su (treasure), si (vision), dge (bridge), ge (large), y (crystal), ti (potion), ssi (mission), si (mansion), ci (delicious), augh (daughter), our (pour), oar (oar), ore (more) Have you got them all?

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Sweet-as-candy fun with Mick Inkpen’s cuddly puppy, who makes your heart melt every time you look at him. From playing in the snow to throwing a birthday party, the words ‘ Kipper’ & ‘fun’ go together as perfectly as sausages & chips! This flop-eared puppy loves to explore & play. He’s very curious about life. Best of all, he’s a brilliant friend! So come & make friends with Kipper in these glorious all-time essentials: books that every small person should own. Simple stories that reinforce early learning concepts Full of Mick Inkpen’s sweet & colourful artwork Mick is the ninth most borrowed author in libraries Kipper is an iconic character loved by kids worldwide ...