Mama Duck always tells Daisy to stay close, but Daisy thinks that chasing dragonflies & bouncing on lilypads looks much more fun… This warm & comforting story about Daisy the duck has been delighting children for over 15 years. bookpacks-0816 reading-spine-nursery reading 3for 2 pie 3for 2 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie piecorbettreadingspine pm 19-offer ...

A gripping first-hand account of life at home after World War One. When underage soldier, Joe Henry, returns from the war in 1918, the England that he comes home to is very different from the one he left behind. His father is injured & the Spanish flu is raging… Joe may have survived World War One, but the danger isn’t over yet. ...

Follow a brave robin’s journey through forests, storms & mountains. Will he get home in time for Christmas? ...

Have you heard of Floella Benjamin? Today she’s one of Britain’s best-loved TV personalities. She’s acted in & presented shows like Chuggington & Play School. In between, she’s written books, sung in musicals & been a school governor. But life for Floella wasn’t always like this… Join the young Floella as she arrives in England from Trinidad in early 1960s. She’s ten, & she hasn’t seen her parents for fifteen months. At first, she’s full of joy at being reunited with her mother. But when she starts school, culture shock kicks in. London is cold & noisy, & the white children refuse to play with her. If she wants to survive, Floella will have to prove herself… A fascinating memoir of immigrant life in 1960s Britain Written by best-loved TV personality Floella Benjamin Explains how Floella dealt with racism & rejection
Includes: beautiful colour illustrations by Michael Frith“ Her story is honest, true & particularly relevant today.” The Times summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie
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The inspiring true story of Floella Benjamin, written & illustrated for the first time as a picture book for young children. ...

A powerful illustrated slam poetry picture book for about togetherness & Australian & Indigenous history. ...

There’s a curious commotion at the bottom of the ocean. Hmm: shall we go & take a look? Whales, sharks, jellyfish, starfish & lobsters are waiting to meet you in the pages of this witty rhyming book! By the all-star team who brought you Rumble in the Jungle, this is a truly joyful & uplifting treat. A treasure-trove of bright, bold pictures, riotous rhymes & cheeky ocean critters. What are you waiting for? Dive deep! By the all-star team behind Rumble in the Jungle Zesty, colourful fun told in jolly rhythmic rhymes A much-loved favourite that children never tire of Little ones will love spotting all the ocean creatures “ Fast-moving & great to read aloud.” The Independent ...

Crabs, whales, sharks, jellyfish & lobsters – all making a noisy commotion in the ocean! Dive into the shimmering blue deeps with this bold book of rhyme. ...

A lively take on history to get kids thinking & questioning Addresses the needs of the new history National Curriculum Each book asks children to compare pioneers in a given field Explores key differences & similarities between their lives Encourages readers to compare evidence & draw conclusions Shows how times change between different historical periods Examines a wide & interesting range of places & periods ...

How did the reigns of England’s most famous queens compare? Follow both of these awesome ladies into history to discover the differences & similarities between their amazing lives! Addressing the needs of the new history National Curriculum, this book will engage readers & encourage them to ask questions about history & how times change. ...