Step into the magical world of Childs Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations & fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The flip-up flaps encourage prediction & discussion & well-known stories will give young readers confidence. ...

This is the classic story of two children who are sent into the woods. The first time they follow a trail of stones back to the house but the second time they use breadcrumbs which are eaten by the birds. Lost & alone they discover a house made from gingerbread. Will the inhabitant of the house help them? ...

This is a retelling of this famous dark fairytale from award-winning author-illustrator Anthony Browne. Hansel & Gretel" is perhaps the darkest & greatest of the fairytales from the Brothers Grimm. This extraordinary book brings the classic childhood tale to a new generation courtesy of one of the worlds greatest picture book artists Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Anthony Browne." ...

Available for the first time as a paperback picture book this exquisitely illustrated re-telling of Hansel & Gretel is a must for any childs library. Hansel & Gretel is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. Retold by Berlie Doherty this enchanting story is beautifully illustrated by award-winning Jane Ray. It is a fairy tale magic to treasure forever. Also available this month
- The Wild Swans"."
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Part of the brand new lavishly illustrated Silver Penny Stories" series this book is aimed at children aged between 3 & 6 years old. When a brother & sister lost in the woods come upon a tempting gigerbread house they cant resist entering. Little do they realise that inside lives a witch...and she thinks theyd make a delicious dinner! Lavishly illustrated & lovingly retold these new Silver Penny Stories are sure to find a cherished place in any familys collection. The classic tales have captured readers hearts & imaginations for generations & children & parents will enjoy reading them together over & over again." ...

Hansel & Gretel are left all alone in the Brown Wood & have to try to find their way home. This retelling of the Grimm fairytale is by award-winning author Malachy Doyle. * Blue / Band 4
- A traditional story * Text type
- Fiction * The focus phonemes in this book are oy ir au (Paul) al aw & air. * Use the story map on the final spread to discuss Hansel & Gretel's route home. * This title is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Birds by Jilly Mac Leod.

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This title is based on the classic fairy tale. When Hansel & Gretel get left in the woods they are captured by a witch who lives in a house made from gingerbread & sweets. How will they ever escape? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop & improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced & practised throughout. Simple sentences & frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers & the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants & can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content

Includes:: comprehension puzzles helpful notes for parents carers & teachers & book band information for use in schools. Hansel & Gretel is a Level 3 Read it yourself title suitable for children who are developing reading confidence & stamina & are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

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In The Happiness Project she worked out general theories of happiness. Here she goes deeper on factors that matter for home such as possessions marriage time & parenthood. How can she control the cubicle in her pocket? How might she spotlight her familys treasured possessions? & it really was time to replace that dud toaster. & what does she want from her home? A place that calms her & energises her. A place that by making her feel safe will free her to take risks. Also while Rubin wants to be happier at home she wants to appreciate how much happiness is there already. So starting in September (the new January) Rubin dedicates a school year
- September through May
- to making her home a place of greater simplicity comfort & love. Each month Rubin tackles a different theme as she experiments with concrete manageable resolutions
- & this time she coaxes her family to try some resolutions as well. With her signature blend of memoir science philosophy & experimentation Rubins passion for her subject jumps off the page & reading just a few chapters of this book will inspire readers to find more happiness in their own lives.


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May Fitzgerald suddenly has everything shes ever wanted. After years of feeling fat & frumpy & looking for love in all the wrong places she finally has the life & man of her dreams. It all should be so perfect
- she had followed her inner voice & it led her to the magical life she had dreamt of. But as her new life as a successful author starts to take off Mays old demons start to creep back to haunt her. Her insecurities begin to kick in & she starts to fall for the praise & glitter of fame. Her behaviour pushes her boyfriend to the edge & looks set to destroy their relationship. Can she turn it all around & prove that it really is possible to have it all? This is a story about making choices & not losing yourself but most importantly this is a story about following your dreams!
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For generations parents have been told that: Its bad to wake a sleeping baby; Babies sleep best in a quiet room; Letting children cry to sleep is a good way to sleep train; Infant sleep automatically gets better after 3 months of age
- & those who sleep well wont have later problems. Wrong says child expert Dr. Harvey Karp. In The Happiest Babys Guide to Great Sleep" he debunks common myths redefines our understanding of a childs sleep needs & gives foolproof advice on how to quickly turn nighttime shrieks into night-long serenity. Best of all he introduces paradigm-shifting techniques new parents & even those with older children can use to get their baby to sleep soundly. But Dr. Karp doesnt just clear up misconceptions. He equips parents with a host of unique sure-fire slumber-boosting techniques including: 2 Good to Be True: Two steps that train even newborns to sleep; Beat the Odds: Cut a babys risk of SIDS instantly; Co-sleeping: How to get all the rewards with none of the risks; Respond Right: Reduce night struggles by building confidence; Wean the 5 S: Easy steps to phase out swaddling swings sound; The Blessed Binky: You could stop the binky but you dont want to; & much more. Forget everything you thought you knew about how to get a child to go to sleep. A good nights rest for you & baby is achievable with " The Happiest Babys Guide to Great Sleep"."
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