It’s an assault on your senses of the poetic kind! Splash in a puddle. Lick an ice cream. Scratch an itch. Stretch like a cat. Smell a rose – or a skunk. You choose! These funny & anarchic poems from a range of brilliant writers make you experience your senses in words. Can you see the sense in that? There are feely things – squishy, tickly, hot & cold. There are tasty things (and not so tasty ones). There’s the magic of music, & the BANG of thunder. Just right for reading aloud! Wonderfully vivid & varied poems that engage all five senses Huge range of writers, from Gerard Manley Hopkins to Michael Rosen True gems from the very best classic & contemporary poets Encourages children to experience the variety & wonder of life Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. poetry-spine-year 4 npd 2018 pm 19-offer ...

It’s an assault on your senses of the poetic kind! Splash in a puddle. Lick an ice cream. Scratch an itch. Stretch like a cat. Smell a rose – or a skunk. You choose! These funny & anarchic poems from a range of brilliant writers make you experience your senses in words. Can you see the sense in that? There are feely things – squishy, tickly, hot & cold. There are tasty things (and not so tasty ones). There’s the magic of music, & the BANG of thunder. Just right for reading aloud! Wonderfully vivid & varied poems that engage all five senses Huge range of writers, from Gerard Manley Hopkins to Michael Rosen True gems from the very best classic & contemporary poets Encourages children to experience the variety & wonder of life Supplied as a pack of six copies. poetry-spine-year 4 npd 2018 pm 19-offer ...

Elinor is as prudent as her sister Marianne is impetuous. Her sense is the perfect opposite of her sister&8217;s sensitivity. But when they are forced by their father&8217;s death to leave their home & enter into the contests of polite society, each sister must learn from the other. The charms of unsuitable men & the schemes of rival ladies mean their paths to success are thwarted with disappointment. Can they work together & unite their different skills to find future happiness? ...

Exciting first guides by top author Anita Ganeri. Your senses help you make sense of the world – & now it’s time to make sense of them! What does it feel like when you stroke a cat? Why is your tongue so long & bendy? Why do we see things in colour? How does your nose work? You’ll find the answers to all those questions (and lots more) in these thought-provoking books, full of photos, pictures & cool facts to tell all your friends. Entertaining first guides to a must-know science subject By award-winning Horrible Histories author Anita Ganeri Simple text, fun facts, useful words & bright colour photos Written in Anita’s trademark engaging & accessible style ...

“I’m gonna use my fame & money to make the world a better place… OK?” Life is seriously good for Sassy Wilde. She’s had her first kiss, she has the two best bezzies ever, & her rock-chick dreams are on the verge of coming true. But just as everything’s set to take off, her new boyfriend starts acting weird – & then the record company turns Sassy’s world upside down! Sassy feels like giving it all up – until a real disaster strikes. Now’s not the time for Sassy to pack away her guitar, because her talents are needed more than ever… ...

Dark streams of energy have been unleashed through ancient leylines. An evil presence manifests itself in the shadows of a London suburb. Wolfie, Tala & Zi’ib have already discovered their blood ties with a world beyond their own. Now they must fight an enemy determined to exploit the natural powers of the planet for their own destructive ends. One of the most original fantasies to have been published for years. ...

A story in the Arctic from the world of His Dark Materials & The Book of Dust by master storyteller, Philip Pullman. ‘ Lyra Silvertongue, you’re very welcome... Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits’ Lyra & her daemon Pantalaimon have left the events of His Dark Materials far behind. In this snapshot of their forever-changed lives they return to the North to visit an old friend, where we will learn that things are not exactly as they seem... Illustrated throughout by Tom Duxbury, the perfect re-entry for fans of His Dark Materials & a wonderful companion to The Book of Dust, Serpentine is a br&-new special read for Pullman fans old & new. ‘ It’s a stunning achievement, the universe Pullman has created & continues to build on’ New York Times ‘ Pullman is an easeful storyteller & an intricate & inventive world-builder, & everything he has to write is worth reading’ Telegraph ...

Seth is the oppressed kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel. But when a strange gathering of magicians arrives for dinner, their leader is poisoned. A locked-room murder investigation ensues – & Seth is the main suspect. Can he solve the mystery & clear his name, especially when magic’s afoot? ...

Throughout history, different peoples have invaded & settled in Britain. This book looks at the Celts, Picts, Scots & Romans. Who were they? Why did they invade Britain, why did they stay, & what did they bring with them? Find out about these different peoples, & how their long-ago lifestyles & beliefs still influence our culture today. A clear & engaging look at important invaders & settlers in Britain In-depth, substantial text for confident readers who want all the facts Fascinating history which brings the past to life in the world around us Explains how these long-ago people shaped ongoing aspects of British life ...

School should be a safe place for Jess, a refuge from her difficult home life – but thanks to Kez & her friends, it’s everything she dreads. Despite being beautiful & popular, Kez’s life isn’t any sweeter. She clings to the fact she is better off than Jess – or so she thinks... ...