What Bear likes best in all the world is playtime. He’s always ready to have fun. But he needs someone to play with! All his friends are busy & he keeps getting in the way. When will it be fun o’clock for our furry friend? Perfect for beginners, this Ready, Steady Read story

Includes:: games & activities to reinforce learning & test comprehension in a way that early learners will love. Short, clear sentences & simple vocabulary make this series a great first stepping stone in your child&8217;s journey towards confident solo reading.

...

A cute & snuggly story to read all on your own, about a big bear, some bees & some honey. It’s not often that we see a first reading series quite as adorable as Ready, Steady, Read!. It ticks all the boxes for you small readers. & it’s full of great features to help you learn. You’ll adore the cheerful pictures & seriously cute animals. But best of all are the games & activities linked to each story, which help to build your understanding. If you can already read easy words & want to stretch yourself further, we can’t think of a nicer way to do it. taking-your-first-steps ...

The third title in the bestselling & highly illustrated children’s books series, soon to be hitting screens everywhere as an animated film & TV show with Nickelodeon & produced by James Corden. ...

Miserable old Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. Can somebody so selfish, harsh & horrible ever change his ways? A lively short retelling. ...

These accessible short retellings with notes & colour pictures capture all the drama of the great novels. Give your budding readers more! bookpacks-0816 sum-18-ie ...

Part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled non-fiction books are engaging & perfectly match the new Letters & Sounds guidance used in schools across the UK. ...

Mythical monsters. Ghostly sightings. UFOs. Curses. We all love the stories. But are they just hoaxes – or could they be true? Many people have tried to solve the strange mysteries you’re about to witness. But no one has ever fully explained them. Could YOU be the first? Have a go! In this book you’ll discover the world’s spookiest unsolved mysteries, shown in clear accounts & stylish colour artwork. But that’s not all. You’ll also have a crack at solving them! Detailed case files assemble the evidence, clues & case notes. Your job: to work out what they mean. Can you explain the unexplainable? A perennially fascinating topic to engage every reader Dynamic text design with bold, stylised colour artwork Challenges kids to solve each case by studying evidence A great way to boost observation & deduction skills ...

Meet three cultural icons whose real lives are just as exciting as any made-up story. It’s tempting to be envious – but don’t get jealous. Get inspired! In these books, you’ll get to know three iconic modern heroes, learning all sorts of surprising facts about them. For example: did you know that TV physicist Brian Cox is also a chart-topping pop star? Or that the brilliant writer Malorie Blackman originally worked as a computer programmer? (No wonder her books are so futuristic!) Or that genius author David Walliams is a sporting hero in his spare time? Find out about each person’s life, their childhood, their interests & their incredible work. The perfect inspiration. If they can do it, so can you! Meet three instantly recognisable icons of popular culture All the details of their fascinating lives & work to date Inspiring real-life stories with relatable crises & obstacles Multi-talented heroes who show that success has many forms ...

Meet two authors whose real lives are just as exciting as any made-up story. It’s tempting to be envious – but don’t get jealous. Get inspired! In these books, you’ll get to know two iconic children’s writers, learning all sorts of surprising facts about them. For example: did you know that Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman originally worked as a computer programmer? (No wonder her books are so futuristic!) Or that genius author David Walliams is a sporting hero in his spare time? Find out about their lives, their childhood, their interests & their incredible work. The perfect inspiration. If they can do it, so can you! An exciting look at two best-loved children’s authors All the details of their fascinating lives & work to date Inspiring real-life stories with relatable crises & obstacles Multi-talented heroes who show that success has many forms ...

Say hello to Brian Cox – star scientist & pop star! Does his face look familiar? This professor of particle physics is a BIG hit on TV. Maybe you’ve seen his hugely popular BBC shows about space & the universe. But did you know that he was also a member of the chart-topping pop group D: Ream, who had a number one hit with Things Can Only Get Better? & would you ever have guessed that he got a D in his maths A-level? (Luckily, things did get better.) Find out about Brian’s life, his childhood, his interests & his incredible scientific work. The perfect inspiration. If he can do it, so can you! Meet a TV icon who has brought physics into popular culture All the details of Brian’s fascinating life & work to date Inspiring real-life story with relatable crises & obstacles A multi-talented hero who shows that success has many forms ...