Books by Paul Shipton

Paul Shipton is a versatile British author best known for his engaging children's fiction and educational titles. His writing blends humour, adventure, and accessible language, making his stories ideal for developing readers and classroom use. Shipton's skill lies in crafting characters who capture a sense of curiosity and warmth, drawing young audiences into imaginative worlds that encourage a love of reading.

Beyond his popular series and standalone works, Shipton has contributed extensively to graded readers and school-based projects, supporting literacy across different age groups. His thoughtful approach to storytelling ensures that each book offers both entertainment and subtle moral insight, reflecting his commitment to helping children discover confidence through books.

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  • Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Fiction Level 12

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn Billy''s Luck Joel and Alex play for the hopeless Beaver Road Juniors. Joel hopes that when the team''s new player, Billy, arrives their luck will turn. TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

    1 in stock

    £8.55

  • Level 3 More a Decode and Develop Road Burner

    Oxford University Press Level 3 More a Decode and Develop Road Burner

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBiff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop More A are exciting new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series. The stories continue to provide storylines full of humour and drama, with familiar settings and all your favourite characters with some new friends for Biff, Chip and Kipper. They also support children''s transition from fully decodable readers, such as Floppy''s Phonics, to a richer, wider reading experience with high-interest vocabulary.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Each Mixed Pack includes one of each of the Level 3 titles. The Class Pack includes six of each of the Level 3 titles.

    1 in stock

    £6.90

  • Oxford University Press Level 3 More a Decode and Develop King of the

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBiff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop More A are exciting new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series. The stories continue to provide storylines full of humour and drama, with familiar settings and all your favourite characters with some new friends for Biff, Chip and Kipper. They also support children''s transition from fully decodable readers, such as Floppy''s Phonics, to a richer, wider reading experience with high-interest vocabulary.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Each Mixed Pack includes one of each of the Level 3 titles. The Class Pack includes six of each of the Level 3 titles.

    1 in stock

    £6.90

  • Macmillan Childrens Readers Eddies Exercise Level

    Macmillan Education Macmillan Childrens Readers Eddies Exercise Level

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    Book SynopsisThe Macmillan Childrenâs Readers Level 1 will capture a childâs interest in reading and learning English with fun and informative subject matter. The wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles provides reinforcement of basic structures and vocabulary and can be used alongside any primary course. Accompanying audio is available for each

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Macmillan Education Macmillan Childrens Reader Wheres Rex

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    Book SynopsisThe Macmillan Childrenâs Readers Level 2 will capture a childâs interest in reading and learning English with fun and informative subject matter. The wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles provides reinforcement of basic structures and vocabulary and can be used alongside any primary course. Accompanying audio is available for each

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Oxford Reading Tree Floppys Phonics Decoding

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Floppys Phonics Decoding

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    Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic progression of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme and provide a perfect fit with your phonics teaching - endorsed by phonics expert and trainer Debbie Hepplewhite. They consolidate taught GPCs at each stage of the programme, with one book covering two weeks of teaching, and can be used in class or as take-home readers. Support for parents and carers is provided on the inside cover notes.Levels 1+-2 consist of simple blending books and short texts. Levels 3-5 include 3 fiction (with one Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure) and 3 non-fiction per level.Biff, Chip and Kipper go to the school fair. Dad bakes a cake ... and meets Anneena''s pet snake!

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Oxford Reading Tree Floppys Phonics Decoding

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Floppys Phonics Decoding

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic progression of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme and provide a perfect fit with your phonics teaching - endorsed by phonics expert and trainer Debbie Hepplewhite. They consolidate taught GPCs at each stage of the programme, with one book covering two weeks of teaching, and can be used in class or as take-home readers. Support for parents and carers is provided on the inside cover notes.Levels 1+-2 consist of simple blending books and short texts. Levels 3-5 include 3 fiction (with one Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure) and 3 non-fiction per level.Biff, Chip and Kipper go on a camping trip for the weekend. What could go wrong?

    1 in stock

    £6.96

  • Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales Level 2 The

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales Level 2 The

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    Book SynopsisThese decodable stories complement the original Traditional Tales series. The inside cover notes help teachers and parents support children during reading. The stories will delight children while developing essential reading skills. They are a global series, perfect for any child anywhere. For more teacher support go to oxfordowl.co.uk.

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Bug Club Phonics  Phase 4 Unit 12 Theres

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 4 Unit 12 Theres

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWill and Cath think there's a monster in the garden. Mum tells them there isn't, but the children are about to bed proved right...

    1 in stock

    £9.30

  • Phonics Bug Phase 4 Single Titles

    Pearson Education Limited Phonics Bug Phase 4 Single Titles

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £57.37

  • Rigby Star Independent Orange Reader 2 Time for

    Pearson Education Limited Rigby Star Independent Orange Reader 2 Time for

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis"Rigby Rocket" is designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The "Orange Level" titles are aimed at children in Year 2.

    1 in stock

    £13.20

  • Bug Club Phonics  Phase 5 Unit 20 The Third

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 5 Unit 20 The Third

    Book SynopsisThis title is part of Bug Club Phonics - the first synthetic phonics programme to bring together research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies video, and an online reading world to give today’s children a firm, fun foundation in Phonics. In this Phase 5 (Set 20) Bug Club Phonics fiction book: The whirligigs go in search of food but they don't see the big, hungry bird ...

    £10.23

  • Bug Club Phonics  Phase 5 Unit 15 Sunny Days

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 5 Unit 15 Sunny Days

    Book SynopsisThis title is part of Bug Club Phonics - the first synthetic phonics programme to bring together research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies video, and an online reading world to give today’s children a firm, fun foundation in Phonics. In this Phase 5 (Set 15) Phonics Bug non-fiction book: Steve and Hailey like sunny days. Do they like rainy days too?

    £10.23

  • Rapid Phonics Step 2 Bish Bash and Bosh Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 2 Bish Bash and Bosh Fiction

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    £10.23

  • Rapid Phonics Step 2 Cats and Dogs Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 2 Cats and Dogs Fiction

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    £10.23

  • Rapid Phonics Step 2 Up in the Skies Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 2 Up in the Skies Fiction

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    £10.23

  • Rapid Phonics Step 2 Stuck Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 2 Stuck Fiction

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    £10.23

  • Rapid Phonics Step 2 The Rocket Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 2 The Rocket Fiction

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    £10.23

  • Rapid Phonics Step 2 A Bit Off the Top Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 2 A Bit Off the Top Fiction

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    20 in stock

    £10.23

  • Level 6 Wallace  Gromit A Matter of Loaf and

    Pearson Education Limited Level 6 Wallace Gromit A Matter of Loaf and

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    £11.17

  • Learn to Read at Home with Phonics Bug Pack 6

    £15.80

  • Reading Planet KS2 - True Space Adventures -

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet KS2 - True Space Adventures -

    Book SynopsisGet ready to blast off! Find out about some real-life astronauts and their true space adventures, including Neil Armstrong and the first Moon landing. On the way you’ll discover what were the first living things in space, why it is so easy to jump on the Moon, and why you should never eat a sandwich (or drink a glass of water) in a space craft! True Space Adventures is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 7-8 years

    £10.67

  • FISCHER Sauerländer Schwein gehabt Zeus

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    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • OUP Oxford Oxford Read and Imagine Level 4 Lost In The

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOxford Read and Imagine is a fiction series written for primary and pre-primary students. Young learners follow Rosie, Ben and Grandpa on their adventures and grow up with the characters as they read and learn. Listen while you read with the included audio CD.The van is broken, Grandpa is sick, there's something wrong with Clunk - and Rosie, Ben, and Max are lost in a desert! It's hot in the day and cold at night, and they don't have a lot ofwater. Can they find help?CEFR A1/A2Word count: 1,371

    1 in stock

    £13.77

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