Books by Gill Budgell

Gill Budgell is an experienced educational author and consultant whose work supports early literacy and language development. Drawing on her background in teaching and publishing, she creates accessible, engaging resources that help children build confidence in reading, writing, and communication.

Her books blend clear structure with creative learning opportunities, making them a trusted choice for teachers and parents alike. With a focus on practical classroom application and inclusive content, Gill Budgell's titles inspire curiosity and nurture lifelong learning from the very start of a child's educational journey.

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82 products


  • Reading Planet  In My Den  Lilac Liftoff

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet In My Den Lilac Liftoff

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisIt''s fun to sit in a den and listen to the sounds outside! In this book, you will visit a lot of different dens in different places, such as the forest and by the sea. What sounds will you hear in each den?In My Den is part of the Lift-off range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off prepares young children for reading through beautiful wordless books for Lilac band that develop initial vocabulary and communication skills. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading Age 3-4.

    Out of stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet  The Happy Whistle  Lilac Liftoff

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet The Happy Whistle Lilac Liftoff

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisJess loves to play her penny whistle and enjoys cheering people up with her tunes. Follow Jess as she finds friends who are feeling sad ... Will she be able to help them with her enchanting music?The Happy Whistle is part of the Lift-off range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off prepares young children for reading through beautiful wordless books for Lilac band that develop initial vocabulary and communication skills. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading Age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet  Mix it Up  Pink A Galaxy

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet Mix it Up Pink A Galaxy

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTake a paint brush, some paint pots and explore the magic of mixing paints to create a whole new colour! What will the children paint with the colours they have created? Mix it Up! is part of the Galaxy range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy offers a rich collection of highly decodable fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. Children will broaden their knowledge and widen vocabulary through a diverse range of books which are ideal for cross-curricular reading. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Reading Planet  We Go to Tap  Pink B Galaxy

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet We Go to Tap Pink B Galaxy

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsishis lively, photographic non-fiction book features a girl and a boy having fun in their tap-dancing class. Follow them through the book to see how many ways they can tap their feet! We go to Tap! is part of the Galaxy range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy offers a rich collection of highly decodable fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. Children will broaden their knowledge and widen vocabulary through a diverse range of books which are ideal for cross-curricular reading. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 1

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 1

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTown Mouse visits Country Mouse. Will she like the sounds of the country? Country mouse visits Town Mouse. Will she like the sounds of the town? Town Mouse and Country Mouse is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 2

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 2

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere are lots of animals to see at the city farm. In this book you will meet the lambs, goats, guinea pigs, donkeys and hens. They are all very noisy! What sounds do they make?The City Farm is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 3

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 3

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen a small town is overrun by rats, the Pied Piper promises to help the townspeople by playing his musical pipe. What will the rats do when they hear his piping song? The Pied Piper is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 4

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 4

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this photographic guide to different types of music, you can find out about pop, rap, rock and hip-hop. Which music do you like best? Hip Hop! is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 5

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 5

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Fairy Grandmother helps Cinderella to go to the town party. Cinderella dances all night long but leaves in a hurry and loses her shoe. Will the prince be able to find her and return it? Cinderella is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 6

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet Lift-off First Words: Title 6

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn illustrated instruction book to explore the party game, 'Monkey says'. Copy monkey each time he performs an action, but make sure you look and listen carefully or you will be out! Monkey Says is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet - The Gingerbread Man - Lilac

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - The Gingerbread Man - Lilac

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisMiss Bun bakes a gingerbread man, who very suddenly jumps up and runs away! As he runs he meets all sorts of animals who join the chase to catch him. Will the fox help him to cross the river and escape? The Gingerbread Man is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet - Popcorn - Lilac Plus: Lift-off

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Popcorn - Lilac Plus: Lift-off

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisT This photographic guide provides step-by-step instructions for how to make popcorn. What noise does it make as it puffs up in the pan? Listen and wait - it should taste great! Popcorn is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet - Tom Thumb - Lilac Plus: Lift-off

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Tom Thumb - Lilac Plus: Lift-off

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTom Thumb is tiny and he has to take care wherever he goes! He hides in Puja's pyjama pocket as she is going to bed, but will she spot him? Tom Thumb is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet - Double-Decker - Lilac Plus:

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Double-Decker - Lilac Plus:

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt's time to take a journey on the double-decker bus. Travel with Cathy the bus driver and don't forget to ring the bell to get off! What do you like best about travelling on the bus? Double Decker is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet - The Hare and the Tortoise -

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - The Hare and the Tortoise -

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Hare and the Tortoise decide to race up and over the hill. Hare feels she is a sure winner and takes a nap under a tree while Tortoise plods along far behind. Rabbit is fast but she still win the race? The Hare and the Tortoise is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet - Big Adventure - Lilac Plus:

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Big Adventure - Lilac Plus:

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this book you will explore lots of exciting outdoor adventures, such as whizzing down a zip line and climbing up a net. Are you ready for a big adventure? Big Adventure is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.

    15 in stock

    £6.56

  • Reading Planet - The Rubbish Trucks - Pink B:

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - The Rubbish Trucks - Pink B:

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisLet's sort the rubbish ready for the rubbish trucks! In this photographic information book, children explore the idea of recycling different types of rubbish. The Rubbish Truck is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Reading Planet - We Need Bags - Red B: Galaxy

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - We Need Bags - Red B: Galaxy

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA non-fiction information book about the different kinds of bags we use in our daily lives, including their features and the materials they are made of. We all need bags! We Need Bags is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book

    Hodder Education Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education Engage and inspire learners with an international and interconnected approach developed by experienced teachers and language specialists. The series offers full coverage of the learning objectives for the Cambridge Primary English as a Second language curriculum framework (0057) and is mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference. - Stimulate learners with model texts and activities. - Clearly address the key objectives: reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of English.- Support activities and knowledge covered in the Learner's Book with the accompanying Workbook and Teacher's Guide with Boost subscription.- Audio files are available free at https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras

    1 in stock

    £15.50

  • Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book

    Hodder Education Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International EducationEngage and inspire learners with an international and interconnected approach developed by experienced teachers and language specialists. The series offers full coverage of the learning objectives for the Cambridge Primary English as a Second language curriculum framework (0057) and is mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference.- Stimulate learners with model texts and activities.- Clearly address the key objectives: reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of English.- Support activities and knowledge covered in the Learner's Book with the accompanying Workbook and Teacher's Guide with Boost subscription.- Audio files are available free at https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras

    1 in stock

    £19.64

  • Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book

    Hodder Education Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education Engage and inspire learners with an international and interconnected approach developed by experienced teachers and language specialists. The series offers full coverage of the learning objectives for the Cambridge Primary English as a Second language curriculum framework (0057) and is mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference. - Stimulate learners with model texts and activities. - Clearly address the key objectives: reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of English. - Support activities and knowledge covered in the Learner's Book with the accompanying Workbook and Teacher's Guide with Boost subscription.- Audio files are available free at https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras

    1 in stock

    £21.12

  • Cambridge Primary World  English Learner's Book

    Hodder Education Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International EducationEngage and inspire learners with an international and interconnected approach developed by experienced teachers and language specialists. The series offers full coverage of the learning objectives for the Cambridge Primary English as a Second language curriculum framework (0057) and is mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference. - Stimulate learners with model texts and activities. - Clearly address the key objectives: reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of English. - Support activities and knowledge covered in the Learner's Book with the accompanying Workbook and Teacher's Guide with Boost subscription.- Audio files are available free at https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras

    15 in stock

    £19.64

  • Cambridge Primary World English  Learner's Book

    Hodder Education Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International EducationEngage and inspire learners with an international and interconnected approach developed by experienced teachers and language specialists. The series offers full coverage of the learning objectives for the Cambridge Primary English as a Second language curriculum framework (0057) and is mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference. - Stimulate learners with model texts and activities. - Clearly address the key objectives: reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of English. - Support activities and knowledge covered in the Learner's Book with the accompanying Workbook and Teacher's Guide with Boost subscription.- Audio files are available free at https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras

    15 in stock

    £19.64

  • 1000 yn Fwy o Eiriau

    Rily Publications Ltd 1000 yn Fwy o Eiriau

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisBuild More Vocabulary and Literacy Skills (Vocabulary Builders).A colourful and visually exciting vocabulary book for primary school children that develop language skills while introducing information about many core school subjects. From verbs that are used in sports to nouns that name mathematical shapes, each page strengthens children''s language skills and is visually exciting, and assessible.

    Out of stock

    £11.92

  • Penpals for Handwriting Year 2 Workbook Pack of

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Year 2 Workbook Pack of

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisPenpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 311 year olds. At this stage children begin to learn the four types of letter join (''diagonal to ascender'', ''diagonal, no ascender'', ''horizontal to ascender'' and ''horizontal, no ascender''). The two-colour write-in Workbooks are ideal for guided practice.

    3 in stock

    £21.27

  • Penpals for Handwriting Year 4 Workbook Pack of

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Year 4 Workbook Pack of

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPenpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 311 year olds. The Year 4 Penpals for Handwriting Workbook offers plenty of practice of the more technical aspects of handwriting such as letter height and consistency. The two-colour write-in Workbooks are ideal for guided practice.

    1 in stock

    £21.27

  • Penpals for Handwriting Year 1 Workbook Pack of

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Year 1 Workbook Pack of

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisPenpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3?11 year olds. The Year 1 Penpals for Handwriting Workbook introduces letters used within context, without joins. The workbooks provide opportunities for additional guided practice of the unit''s handwriting focus and link it to a relevant grammar, punctuation or spelling focus to provide meaningful contextualised practice. The disposable two-colour write-in Workbooks are sold in packs of 10.

    4 in stock

    £21.27

  • Penpals for Handwriting Foundation 2 Workbook One

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Foundation 2 Workbook One

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisPenpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 311 year olds. Penpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3-11 year olds. Penpals Foundation 2: Workbook One allows children to consolidate the pattern-making learnt at Foundation 1 stage in preparation for letter families. The disposable two-colour write-in Workbooks are ideal for guided practice at an individual level. These books are sold in packs of 10.

    Out of stock

    £18.25

  • Penpals for Handwriting Year 3 Teacher's Book

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Year 3 Teacher's Book

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £35.25

  • Penpals for Handwriting Foundation 2 Teacher's

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Foundation 2 Teacher's

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPenpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3?11 year olds. The Foundation 2 Penpals for Handwriting Teacher''s Book consolidates the gross and fine motor skills developed at Foundation 1 and introduces the letter family approach. The colourful and appealing Long-Legged Giraffe, Curly Caterpillar, One-Armed Robot and Zig-Zag Monster introduce children to letter formation in a fun and exciting way. The Teacher''s Book includes suggestions for using the Foundation 2 Penpals for Handwriting Interactive resource, along with full differentiated planning for whole-class sessions for Foundation 1 and 2 children. In addition, a scope and sequence chart, photocopy masters and writing mats for left- and right-handers are included.

    1 in stock

    £35.25

  • Penpals for Handwriting Year 6 Workbook Pack of

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Year 6 Workbook Pack of

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisPenpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 311 year olds. The Year 6 Penpals for Handwriting Workbook gives children the opportunity to work on the speed and fluency of their writing. The workbooks provide opportunities for additional guided practice of the unit''s handwriting focus and link it to a relevant grammar, punctuation or spelling focus to provide meaningful contextualised practice. The disposable two-colour write-in Workbooks are sold in packs of 10.

    4 in stock

    £18.25

  • Penpals for Handwriting Year 6 Teacher's Book

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Year 6 Teacher's Book

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £33.49

  • Penpals for Handwriting Year 1 Teacher's Book

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Year 1 Teacher's Book

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £35.25

  • Penpals for Handwriting Year 3 Workbook Pack of

    Cambridge-Hitachi Penpals for Handwriting Year 3 Workbook Pack of

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisPenpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 311 year olds. The Year 3 Penpals for Handwriting Workbook offers children plenty of opportunity to practise basic and more complicated joins. The two-colour write-in Workbooks are ideal for guided practice.

    2 in stock

    £18.25

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