Ava is Deaf, & she loves it! She’s proud of who she is. Mostly she’s like any other seven-year-old kid. She likes to talk & laugh with her friends; she loves sports & she’s mad about dogs. But being Deaf makes her different (in a good way) too. It means she can speak two languages, & be part of a huge Deaf community. Plus, she gets to try out some really cool gadgets. Get to know Ava as she shows you her daily life, introduces her Deaf heroes & teaches you how to sign. It’s all brought to life by real photos of Ava & her Deaf parents, who wrote this book together & know what they’re talking about! A fascinating look at deafness written by a Deaf girl & her parents Illustrated throughout with real photos of Ava & her family A positive view of deafness which celebrates being different Teaches children over 100 British Sign Language signssum-18-ie ...

A wonderful child-led book that celebrates Deaf culture & introduces readers to British Sign Language. ...

A fantastic collection about self-acceptance & finding your own path Predominantly fictional favourites with themes of exploring your identity Best-loved books such as Matilda, The Worst Witch & Harry Potter All these compassionate books explore growing up & facing obstacles Topics include gender identity, disability, bullying & mental illness There’s also Malala Yousafzai’s autobiography about taking a stand ...

Picture books about loving yourself & embracing your identity Compassionate stories that deliver a positive message with a light touch Classic favourites such as Elmer, Amazing Grace & Princess Smartypants Stories of breaking down barriers, being inclusive & following dreams A hugely enjoyable way to get every child exploring their potential ...

The original castaway classic. Our hero is stuck on a desert isl&. Now what? ...

The epic Greek saga of journeying & homecoming, retold by a brilliant children’s author. After ten years of war, Odysseus finally turns his back on Troy & sets sail for home. But this is no short hop on the ferry: his voyage back to Icatha will take him another ten years! On the way, he faces terrible dangers: Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, & Scylla the six-headed sea monster. But when he (oops) upsets the gods themselves, will he ever make it back to his wife & child? Homer’s epic story brilliantly retold by a classic author Geraldine Mc Caughrean’s books include The Kite Rider She won the 2018 Carnegie Medal for Where the World Ends A supremely child-friendly version full of danger & drama Bursting with battles, heroic deeds & horrible monsters Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. reading-spine-year-8 reading-spine-ks 3 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 ...

The epic Greek saga of journeying & homecoming, retold by a brilliant children’s author. After ten years of war, Odysseus finally turns his back on Troy & sets sail for home. But this is no short hop on the ferry: his voyage back to Icatha will take him another ten years! On the way, he faces terrible dangers: Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, & Scylla the six-headed sea monster. But when he (oops) upsets the gods themselves, will he ever make it back to his wife & child? Homer’s epic story brilliantly retold by a classic author Geraldine Mc Caughrean’s books include The Kite Rider She won the 2018 Carnegie Medal for Where the World Ends A supremely child-friendly version full of danger & drama Bursting with battles, heroic deeds & horrible monsters Supplied as a pack of six copies. reading-spine-year-8 reading-spine-ks 3 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 ...

It was Benjamin Postlethwaite’s job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Isl&. Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out. But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship. This is a story of a life-changing friendship, a lost puffin, & a lonely artist. It’s the story of an entire lifetime, & how one event can change a life forever. From masterful storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, & world-class illustrator, Benji Davies, comes a magical new story. This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages. ...

The ones you’ve got to read to say you’ve really lived. (If you love books, at least.) No kid should grow up without them. No excuses: read them now! Snowy journeys & great escapes. Centaurs & dragons. Legends of ancient days, & peril in Victorian times. Does that sound good? These genius writers squeeze every drop of wonder from those topics. Treasure made from paper. Start building up your hoard. Timeless classic greats to build your book collection Top authors including Joan Aitken & Leon Garfield Beautiful new covers that look fantastic on your shelf Stories that will turn you into a lifelong reader ...

Peter & Paul are the best of friends. But when Peter gets lost in a terrible storm, he can&8217;t find Paul anywhere. With the help of a big blue whale, Puffin Peter sets off to find his friend. They find all kinds of birds that match Peter&8217;s description &8211; but none of them is quite like Paul! A witty tale of mistaken identity, brought to life by adorably sweet, expressive illustrations. ...