Ten wonderful first read-alone stories by top authors Adventure stories, family stories, funny stories & more Authors include Anne Fine, June Crebbin & Jon Blake Written in clear, bold text with engaging line illustrations Perfect for helping developing readers build confidence This handsome box set will brighten up any bookshelf ...

Every summer, Ellie goes to see Yiayia, her Greek grandma. But this year, Yiayia can’t have her! Instead Ellie is going to Granny Mac’s in Edinburgh, in a city miles from the sea! Ellie was looking forward to swimming in the ocean, seeing octopuses & feeling silver fish between her toes. She isn’t at all sure about spending summer in Scotl&. Doesn’t it always rain there? So Ellie is thrilled to discover that there’s heaps to do with Granny Mac – & that having two grannies can mean having the best of both worlds! ...

Sadie & Ratz are Hannah&8217;s hands &8211; & they turn into wild beasts when four-year-old Baby Boy is around! They jump on his head & try to rub his ears off. But one day, Baby Boy decides to get his own back. He draws on the wall. He spills milk on the carpet. He tells Grandma that Sadie & Ratz pushed him, & pulls a leg off Hannah&8217;s stick insect, Pin. Soon, Hannah decides it&8217;s time to send Sadie & Ratz off on holiday, so that they can prove their innocence&8230; ...

This is Brian Moses’ most popular poem when he performs in schools. It is full of energy, rhythm & fun. With Ed Boxall’s colourful illustrations it is turned into a perfect picture book for sharing, with a collection of exotic animals – iguana, piranha, Chihuahua, chinchilla, gorilla & even caterpillar – all walking together on a beach. ...

This is Brian Moses’ most popular poem when he performs in schools. It is full of energy, rhythm & fun. With Ed Boxall’s colourful illustrations it is turned into a perfect picture book for sharing, with a collection of exotic animals – iguana, piranha, Chihuahua, chinchilla, gorilla & even caterpillar – all walking together on a beach. ...

Some rabbits dream about lettuces & carrots. Others dream of flowery meadows & juicy dandelions. But Ralfy only dreams of one thing: BOOKS! In fact, he doesn’t just dream about them – he wants to read them ALL THE TIME. Soon his obsession sends this bunny spiralling into a life of crime. Will his story have a happy ending? Head to the library to find out… A comic treat from a talented new author/illustrator Celebrates the joy of books, reading & libraries Shortlisted for the Scottish Children’s Book Award By the author of There’s Broccoli in My Ice Cream “ Bright, mischievous & witty… a treat for all bibliophiles.” Irish Times “ The silliness is infectious.” New York Times ...

Four friends fighting in the First World War are horrified by the suffering they witness. But one Christmas, soldiers from both sides put aside their enmity to play a historic game of football&8230; 30 copies of this classic children&8217;s book to accompany Read & Respond: War Game. ...

Four friends fighting in the First World War are horrified by the suffering they witness. But one Christmas, soldiers from both sides put aside their enmity to play a historic game of football&8230; 6 copies of this classic children&8217;s book to accompany Read & Respond: War Game. ...

The moving story of a horse’s courage amid the deadly chaos of the First World War. In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is thrust into the midst of battle on the Western Front. But even in the desolation of the trenches, where death is always close at h&, Joey’s courage inspires the soldiers around him… modern-classics warstories wwi-010716 firstworldwar-sc primary-092016 readandrespond-0816 top 100-092016 top 100-ages 9to 11 rd-0811 bestsellers-2511 rrchildrens top-100-201718-primary top-100-201718-911 top 100age 9to 11 top 100-all top 100-all 1718 top 100age 7to 11 readandrespond-reading-collections reading 3for 2 bestchildrensbooks 3for 2 summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie read-&-respond-2018 poppy-field-reading-list remembrance-sunday pm 19-offer ...

Morpurgo’s epic triumph; the First World War story all the others look to. A play, a film, a book that all of us must read. ...