First Phonics is a series of graded activity books. It helps children to learn the basic sounds & spelling patterns required for reading & writing. First Phonics Book 3 reinforces children's understanding of beginning middle & end sounds in words & helps them to develop simple word-building skills. This book is suitable for children making the transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1 & those already in Key Stage 1 who need further practice. ...

First Phonics is a series of graded activity books. It helps children to learn the basic sounds & spelling patterns required for reading & writing. First Phonics Book 4 reinforces children's understanding of letter blends (such as 'tr' & 'sl') & single sounds made by more than one letter ('sh' 'ch' & 'th'). This book is suitable for children making the transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1 & those already in Key Stage 1 who need further practice. ...

The first in a br&-new series of poetry books created with KS1 teachers & students in mind but packed with glorious poems that will appeal to a wide audience. This topic-based collection features br&-new poems about fairies mermaids princesses monsters mythical creatures dinosaurs pets transport families seasons school people who help us pirates the senses space feelings holidays & festivals minibeasts food where we live nature friends & the past. ...

Whether your child is learning English or Polish Oxford First Polish Words gives your child a head start in learning another language by taking a picture-book journey through a day with familiar settings everyday things & cute little dinosaurs. There is a bird's eye view of getting ready for school in the morning the journey to school inside the classroom a birthday party & even a trip to the seaside. As a first picture word book this is perfect for children & their language teacher or native speaker to share together picking out the familiar items playing the matching game recognizing numbers shapes & time words. It is ideal for supporting the language skills children are learning in school language clubs & for those learning English as a 2nd language. Over 400 Polish words & their English translations are given next to their illustrations on every page. There is also an expertly-levelled supplementary section at the back
- a picture/word matching game counting the ladybirds up to twenty shapes opposites weather time & a comprehensive index. The David Melling (The Kiss that Missed Fidget & Quilly) illustrations make this an adorable first bilingual word book.
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The highly popular First Books" series which brings together favourite prayers hymns carols & poetry along with the beautiful illustrations by Brenda Meredith Seymour & Tasha Tudor has been in print for over thirty years. They will make perfect gifts for children aged 2-4 & are ideal for adults & children to read together." ...

This title features the Letterland alphabet in both capital & lower case letters on 65 double sided cards with plain letters on the reverse. There are clear instructions for multiple uses & game ideas. Size of 65 cards is: 82x 127mm/3.2x 5"." ...

This is a charming retelling of the traditional folktale perfectly matched with witty illustrations by Fred Blunt. Rabbits burrow is far too small so he goes to Wise Owl for advice. But is Owl serious when he tells Rabbit to invite all his friends & family to stay? It

Includes:: easy-to-read text with fun comprehension puzzles at the end. It is a wonderful addition to the Usborne First Reading" series developed in consultation with Alison Kelly Principal Lecturer & reading specialist at the University of Roehampton."

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Karigan may have heard the First Rider's call but she's not about to let it take over her life.. .or at least that's what she thinks. She swore to complete a dying man's mission
- to deliver a sealed letter to King Zachary. Now that task more dangerous than she could have imagined is complete & her work is done Karigan wants to leave the dangerous world of tainted magic & ancient magicians behind her & return home. Exhausted in both body & spirit she plans to return to her quiet life & her father's business. But it proves no match for the Rider's call; ghostly hoofbeats sounding in her mind visions of the freedom of the open road all calling her back to the king's service as a Green Rider. Karigan resists it but when she wakes up to find herself
- in her nightdress
- on horseback & halfway across the country her destiny is clear: she is a Green Rider. As she discovers it's not a good time to be called to serve. For a thousand years the D' Yer Wall a physical & magical barrier protecting the land from the ancient corrupted Blackveil Forest has held. For a thousand years the forest an arboreal prison containing one of Sacoridia's greatest enemies has been quiet. Not any more. The wall has been breached unnatural lethal creatures are finding their way into Sacoridia a dark sentience is stirring & the Green Rider magic itself is failing. & in the midst of it all Karigan is about to be called to her duty.. .


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The First Rumpole Omnibus"
- a classic collection of John Mortimer's iconic character " One of the great comic creations of modern
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New York. London. Milan. Paris. Fashion week in all four cities. A month of endless interviews parties unflagging work & attention to detail. At the centre of the storm is Timmie O' Neill whose renowned line ' Timmie O' is the embodiment of casual chic in fashion & for the home. She has created an international empire that inspires fills & consumes her life. In a world where humility & compassion are all too rare Timmie's humour kindness integrity & creativity are inspirational. Yet as blessed as she feels by her success she harbours the private wounds of a devastating childhood & past tragedy. Always willing to take risks in business she never risks her heart
- until an intriguing Frenchman comes into her life during Paris Fashion Week. There is every reason why they must remain apart. But neither can deny their growing friendship & the electricity that sparks whenever they meet. Are they brave enough to face what comes next? & will they do it together
- or apart?

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