In 1910, Maia sets off on the greatest adventure of her life &8211; sailing up the vast Amazon river! What will she find in its dark waters & lush jungles? This Smarties Gold Award winner thrusts readers headlong into a jungle world which bristles with adventure. 6 copies of this classic children&8217;s book to accompany Read & Respond: Journey to the River Sea. ...

An epic trip into the Amazon’s lush jungle, complete with sinister relatives, exotic beasts & poison-tip arrows. A bit like Northern Lights in a dugout canoe. No greater adventure can be imagined. In 1910, orphan Maia is sent from her English boarding school to the fabulous wilderness of the Amazon jungle. She’s meant to live with distant relatives there. But Maia’s relatives are not all they seem. Now she & a mysterious Indian boy, Finn, must flee for their lives up the great river. Can they survive in this uncharted world of anacondas & crocodiles, poisonous trees & strange, impossible animals? A majestic winner of the Nestlé Smarties Gold Award Vivid, sensual fiction with a rich cast of characters The late Eva Ibbotson was an iconic children’s writer This is probably her most famous & best-loved book*“ Too exciting to put down. Sheer pleasure.” The Times Supplied as a pack of six copies. readandrespond-reading-collections page-turners-year-4 reading 3for 2 pie 3for 2 summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie read-&-respond-2018 piecorbettpageturners pm 19-offer ...

A Caldecott Honor winner, this stunning wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who draws a magic door on her ...

A Caldecott Honor winner, this stunning wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who draws a magic door on her ...

A delightfully upbeat read-aloud picture book, perfect to share with very young children. “ Bounce bounce, ding-a-ling, ring ring, let’s sing! I feel joy!” From an award-winning author & illustrator pairing comes an irresistibly energetic read-aloud picture book. Join the bouncy little kitten as she plays with her favourite toy & – uh oh – falls down with a trip-trip-slip. But with a little hug, a kiss & a squeeze, she’s going to be just fine. A truly joyful celebration of the love between parent & child. ...

Another day. Another mood. Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest best, in this laugh-a-minute third adventure in the international bestselling series. Judy’s learning about the environment at school. When she hears about the threats to the rainforest & endangered species – not to mention her own family’s poor recycling habits – Judy’s determined to whip the planet into shape! ...

A great new collection of poetry, wide-ranging in both form & subject matter. Full of Brian Patten’s wonderful wit & moments of beauty as in GERANIUMS IN THE SNOW: Like children snuggling down under a white duvet Slowly the red geraniums Vanish under the snow. Brilliantly complemented by Chris Riddell’s illustrations. ...

Brilliant writing plus witty illustrations by Chris Riddell: no corners are cut in Brian Patten’s glorious book of poetry. Funny, thought-provoking, lyrical, beautiful: it’s all of those things. A festival of poems that nobody should miss! There are moments of sheer beauty, as in Geraniums in the Snow. But there are also belly-laughs, daft surprises & surreal situations galore. Oh, & don’t miss Chris Riddell’s hilarious picture of the Vampire Duck. Just be warned: he gets hungry around midnight! Verses full of magic & mayhem by top poet Brian Patten Illustrations by former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell Reflective, funny, lyrical poems full of the joys of childhood Brian’s work for both adults & children is loved worldwide Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. npd 2018 pm 19-offer ...

Brilliant writing plus witty illustrations by Chris Riddell: no corners are cut in Brian Patten’s glorious book of poetry. Funny, thought-provoking, lyrical, beautiful: it’s all of those things. A festival of poems that nobody should miss! There are moments of sheer beauty, as in Geraniums in the Snow. But there are also belly-laughs, daft surprises & surreal situations galore. Oh, & don’t miss Chris Riddell’s hilarious picture of the Vampire Duck. Just be warned: he gets hungry around midnight! Verses full of magic & mayhem by top poet Brian Patten Illustrations by former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell Reflective, funny, lyrical poems full of the joys of childhood Brian’s work for both adults & children is loved worldwide Supplied as a pack of six copies. npd 2018 pm 19-offer ...

From bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave & acclaimed illustrator Tom de Freston comes an extraordinary story about family, friendship & hope. Illustrated throughout in black, white & yellow, this stunning book is perfect for 9+ fans of David Almond, Sally Gardner & Frances Hardinge. ...