Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage

Book SynopsisA wonderful resource book of stories based on fables and saints legends. Each story progressively develops vocabulary and sentence structure, and is designed for a forty-five minute period, including instruction and discussion time.For remedial work in Year 3.Trade Review'By third grade, if a student is still having significant struggles with the written word, extra lesson work is often recommended. Snip, Snap, Snout! is perhaps the best remedial reading book ever written. Stories are kept short, but they are never dull or contrived. The trained eye can catch that each story focuses on different word groups, sounds, punctuation and grammar, but all this is done so very artistically that someone who didn't know this was a book of stories for remedial reading would never notice. As with the other grade 3 readers, this one recapitulates the grade 2 curriculum of fables and saints, and does so with grace, charm and warmth.'-- Bob and Nancy's BookstoreTable of ContentsGodric and the HareThe Ant and the GrasshopperThe Proud FrogThe Wise MasterThe Lion and the MouseThe Falcon and the RoosterFrancis and the Wolf of GubbioThe Crow and the JugThe Turtle Who Talked too MuchThe Hole in the Grain BinA Basket of ProblemsThe Fox and the GrapesBell the CatFeeding His ClothesThe Wolf and the WatchdogThe Dog and the PorcupineThe Suspicious DiscipleAt the Lion's CaveWhy the Dog and the Cat Are EnemiesEverything the Lord Does Is for the BestThe Silly DonkeyThe Miller Who Tried to Please EverybodyThe Legend of Saint Odilia

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Book SynopsisThis most romantic of fairy tales is found in many versions, and the story of the beautiful girl who falls into a long sleep, to be awakened by a lover, has been interpreted by some as an allegory of the spring revival of the earth after a long winter. Charles Seddon Evans, a schoolmaster turned publisher, retold the story specially for Arthur Rackham, who illustrated it with silhouette drawing as a companion volume to CINDERELLA, both first published in 1919 and now reissued in Everyman's Library.

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Book SynopsisThis anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over the Indian subcontinent. Bright acrylic illustrations accompany stories of magical spirits in the mountains of the northeast, sneaky robbers and brave heroines in the heart of the Indus Valley, action and adventure in the far south, and much more!

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Book SynopsisPerrault's fairy tales in a scintillating translation, including the less familiar verse tales and with illustrations by Gustave Doré. The introduction explores the imaginative power of the stories and the many interpretations to which they have been subject.Trade ReviewPerrault's tales capture the myth and magic of the fairy tale ... It is extraordinary to revisit stories so familiar from childhood and see within their bounds savagery, deceit and dire warnings about predators and even puberty. The hidden symbolism of Perrault's tales is explained in the erudite introduction by Christopher Betts, who has translated the 1697 edition, the only complete translation in both verse and prose. The fairy tale is a rite of passage. Read yours aloud, share it with a small or re-read these tales and wonder at the depth that Disney never did. * The Field *Betts gives the stories the sense of humour ... The Gustave Doré illustrations in the Oxford editions add to the baroque feel of the thing as well. These are fairy tales that are as much a pleasure to read now as they were to be told once upon a time ago. * Desperate Reader *This Oxford University Press treatment of Perrault's fairy tales is a lovely edition for the discerning collector who likes pretty books that contain intellectual insight and commentary along with meticulously translated prose and verse. It may also be a nice edition for bedtime stories. * Allen Stroud, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation *Bett's new edition positions Perrault in relation to the many other tales in circulation before and after, offering helpful comparisions. * Margaret ReynoldsThe Times *Bett's new translation of the tales is subtle and clever. * Margaret Reynolds, The Times *Table of ContentsIntroduction Tales in Verse Preface The History of Griselda Three Silly Wishes Donkey-Skin Stories or Tales of Bygone Times, With Their Morals The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood Little Red Riding-Hood Bluebeard Puss in Boots The Fairies Cinderella Ricky the Tuft Hop o' my Thumb

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Book SynopsisOne of the world''s greatest fairy tales is re-told in a graphic-novel format. In a far-away kingdom, there lives an Emperor who prizes fancy clothes above all else. He buys suit after suit made of the most expensive materials instead of tending to his threadbare kingdom. Then, one day, two travelling merchants offer to make the Emperor a special suit that has magical powers. The merchants, however, are not who they claim to be, and the suit has one major flaw, no one can see it!Trade ReviewThe Emperor’s New Clothes. With this leveled title as well as The Jungle Book, The Princess and The Pea, and a version of The Ugly Duckling well suited to the Nickelodeon crowd, Stone Arch has added new energy and artistry to the business of adapting classics for young readers (although at fewer than 30 story pages, it’s a stretch to call them graphic “novels”). The backmatter includes discussion questions and writing prompts. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/540000654/post/220052222.html * Good Comics for Kids Blog, School Library Journal *In this comic-book retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, the emperor cares more about his clothes than anything else, spending money on new suits rather than on his kingdom, until a couple of swindlers take advantage of his obsession and claim to be able to make a suit out of magical cloth. Artist Timmins uses a muted color palette and clown-style makeup on all the red-nosed characters to emphasize the humor. This book in the Graphic Spin series includes a brief glossary and a short biography of Andersen as well as discussion questions and writing prompts. * Booklist *Publishers learned a long time ago that they can make a quick buck off cheaply made retellings of classic (i.e.: out-of-copyright) fairy tales. As a result, librarians are automatically wary of a publisher who releases a spate of new fairy tale adaptations. Well, you don’t have to be wary of these books. Stone Arch has put its best foot forward with this new line of graphic novel adaptations of fairy tales, books that succeed on every front. The ones I’ve listed above are my particular favorites, but I haven’t seen a bad book in this new line. Cenicienta, a Spanish-language retelling of the familiar Cinderella story, is a fine example. The book is bound in a sturdy yet attractive library edition, and the high-quality paper makes the painted colors leap off the page, as for example in a panel featuring the brilliant glow from within a magical coach headed toward a certain legendary ball. The translations are also strong, with natural word choice and dialogue that pays attention to the nuances of class as the poor and the wealthy speak to one another. With these stylish new fairy tale adaptations, Stone Arch has reset the standard * Teacher Librarian Magazine *This is a 3-in-1 review for the books: The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling The Ugly Duckling Summary: In a faraway land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to fend for himself. Survival, however, takes more than good looks, and the plucky little duck plods bravely into the wilderness. Review: If you look past the rather...terrifying outside of the 'duckling' the book itself is hilarious fun. The 'duckling' doesn't lose his sense of humor, and even manages to come out into good circumstances a few times. Unfortunately he had to endure a lot of hardship in order to realize his full potential. The re-telling of the story by Powell is both simple to understand, true to the source material and witty. The 'ducklings' siblings made smart aleck comments and the toad was just kind of 'yeah I knew it'. The Emperor's New Clothes Summary: In a faraway kingdom, there lives an Emperor who prizes fancy clothes above all else. He buys suit after suit made of the most expensive materials instead of tending to his threadbare kingdom. Then, one day, two traveling merchants offer to make the Emperor a special suit that has magical powers. The merchants, however, are not who they claim to be, and the suit has one major flaw -- no one can see it! Review: This fairy tale has always cracked me up. Its like high school except at least the guy on top realizes it and changes himself. The artwork here is very different from Duckling, its less cartoon-ish and softer, using what I think are watercolors (I was never very good at art). The Emperor's outfits are truly outlandish and you can see that what he isn't wearing currently is even worse. Peters does a good job fleshing out the story a little--offering a comparison montage of the Emperor vs. other sovereigns in the area as well as some sideline comments from the merchants. And in the end everyone gets exactly what they deserve. The Princess and the Pea Summary: As a young prince nears adulthood, the Queen tells him he must find a princess bride -- but not just any princess will do. Only a true princess will satisfy his mother. The young prince searches the entire kingdom, but returns home alone and sad. Late one stormy night, a mysterious woman knocks at the castle door. She claims to be a true princess, but the Queen has her doubts. So, she concocts a clever scheme to see if the princess is the real thing. Review: Hands down this was my favorite re-telling of all three. This is the same author as Emperor's New Clothes actually, but different illustrator. I think I liked the illustrations for this--Lamoreaux has a very expressive style. I especially liked how the Prince's eyes would bug whenever one of the 'princesses' would do something just a little bit...eccentric. It was an impressive display of stereotypes I have to say! The Queen was kind of funny actually, the look on her face when the Princess arrived and then later when the Princess passed her silly test was highly amusing. And there was of course the happy ending...until the mouse came along. Overall review: These books are a great way to introduce younger (by younger the suggested grade level is 1-3) children to alternative ways of reading. In the back of each book there was a blurb about the original creator, Hans Christian Andersen as well as paragraphs about the 're-tellers'. There was also a glossary for each--some of the words weren't words you'd ordinarily hear in a first to third grade classroom--and some discussion questions and writing prompts to get the reader thinking and creating. These are set * Poisoned Rationality Blog *These two level one readers by Stone Arch are told in graphic novel format, putting a twist on the classic fairy tales. In both cases, the illustrations are nontraditional enough to appeal to older readers. Gloassaries follow, as do discussion questions and writing prompts. * Mt. Diablo Unified School District *What is not to love about the story called The Emperor’s New Clothes? Doing this story in a graphic novel adds great illustrations. Graphic format is a favorite of mine! It makes it perfect for students who are reluctant readers and never seem to finish a book on their own. Young readers who want to read anything they can get their hands on will also enjoy the graphics and fast-paced text. The full-color graphics make an enormous impact on the story. Vocabulary has been well selected in the retelling of this story. The Emperor has an insatiable desire to own as many clothes as he can. He gets them from far and wide. One day, when the Emperor was traveling through town, he came across some beautiful cloth and asked the two men selling it if they had woven the material. They said yes, but they were actually thieves. They were able to take much of the emperor’s money and made him a beautiful suit. The problem was that there really was not a suit and the emperor was actually in his underwear. Everyone was afraid to tell him that he had been tricked. This is a delightful story that teaches a lesson about greed and pride, and will be enjoyed by both boys and girls. At the end of the book the author includes a glossary, a mini autobiography, information about the author who retold the story, and the illustrator. The last two pages have discussion questions and writing prompts. I highly recommend this book. 2009 * Children's Literature Comprehensive Database *

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Book Synopsis“He was born while the full moon travelled across the heavens and the waiting world turned. She held him close, his skin warm against hers, in the circle of her mother’s love, safe.” A beautiful and lyrical Nativity story, focusing on the thoughts, hopes and fears of a young mother-to-be, about to give birth in a strange land. Trade Review"This is a stunning piece of literature for readers of all ages...Morris's pen-and-ink illustrations provide a superb balance between text and image as each page is turned, and frame the narrative with exquisitely refined details. I defy any reader not to be moved by this retelling of the Christmas story, which will demand many re-readings in order for its beauty to be revisited and fully appreciated." * IBBY Link *"This gentle, loving and vibrantly illustrated retelling of the Nativity presents a slightly more universal story of a woman and her baby without directly mentioning Jesus, Mary and Joseph, although it is obvious that this is what the book is about. Visually stunning and brimming with flowers, peacock feathers, birds and butterflies, as well as the more usual iconography, Jackie Morris adds an image-rich layer of fruitfulness and bountiful love to this most famous story." * Booktrust *"There’s beauty on every page: into Jackie Morris’ richly coloured scenes are woven symbols from the natural world – butterflies and moths, birds and their feathers." * Red Reading Hub *"Jackie Morris has re-used illustrations that previously appeared in a 2006 title with words by another author and written her own nativity, and done so very well indeed." * Achuka *"An alternative and lyrical Nativity story, told in Mary's words, and focusing on the thoughts, hopes and fears of a young mother-to-be, about to give birth in a strange land." * Picture Books Blogger *"The vibrant illustrations are full of rich colour and glorious detail, with beautiful depictions of plants and animals. A beautiful book, perfect as a gift for any mother-to-be." * Parents in Touch *"A lyrical retelling, exploring the hopes and fears of the young mother-to-be, stunningly realised in watercolours and gold leaf." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *“An absolutely gorgeous book” * ChinaBerry *“Sumptuous illustrations” * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisThis vivid retelling brings together the best-known stories about Arthur and his court, exploring the relationships between the main characters in the legends. Magnificent illustrations by Pavel Tatarnikov add to the atmosphere of Arthurian England.

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Book SynopsisGoldilocks is looking for things that are ''just right''. But the trouble is, they don''t belong to her! Develop your child''s reading skills with this delightful picture storybook series. Retold in the ''see and say'' rebus format popular with teachers, parents and children alike. Includes a picture-word guide inside the back cover for easy reference.

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Book SynopsisFaeries Never Lie, the next young adult collection in the Untold Legends series edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, is filled with fourteen short stories to revel in, that center faeries of varying genders and cultures!There's something to be said for starting your first day in faerie boarding school, for chasing a faerie through Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty, for searching for the missing part of your throuple who may have run away with a faerie prince, for descending into madness after spending countless nights plagued by the same faerie dreamand much more.Fly into this revelry filled with tricksters, lovers, monsters, and the like, in this exciting collection for those who love faeries and those who are experiencing them for the first time!Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Faeries Never Lie features short stories from beloved authors Nafiza Azad, Holly Black, Dhonielle Clayton, Christine Day, Chloe

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Book SynopsisThe story of a naughty wooden puppet who has a penchant for lying and dreams of becoming a real boy, The Adventures of Pinocchio has entered our collective imagination and fascinated generations of young and adult readers since its first publication in 1883. Part fable, part coming-of-age novel, part cautionary tale, Pinocchio’s rollicking exploits through an unforgiving and often incomprehensible world – populated by unforgettable characters such as the Talking Cricket, Candlewick, Mangiafuoco and the Fairy with Turquoise Hair – have had a profound impact on our culture and attained universal significance as a mirror of the human condition. Here presented in a brand-new and lively translation by Stephen Parkin and illustrated beautifully by Peter Bailey, this edition of The Adventures of Pinocchio brings extra sparkle to one of the greatest and most celebrated works of children’s literature.

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Book SynopsisThe eagerly-anticipated sequel to Tom Fletcher''s bestselling magical adventure, The Christmasaurus.''She is the best-kept Christmas secret of all,'' whispered Santa Claus. ''Which is surprising, because she is so powerful that Christmas itself would not exist without her. She is older than time itself, yet still as young as tomorrow. She is known only as the Winter Witch.'' A year has passed since a boy named William Trundle had an incredible adventure with the most extraordinary dinosaur: the Christmasaurus. Now, William is about to be swept back to the North Pole, and meet the icy, mysterious and magical Winter Witch, whose power to control time allows Santa to travel all around the world on Christmas Eve. And when William learns that the fate of Christmas hangs in the balance, he and the Christmasaurus must risk everything to save it . . .Full of magic, music, and a friendship like no other, The ChrisTrade ReviewWilliam Trundle and the extraordinary Christmasaurus are back * Guardian *Stonkingly good . . . a compelling adventure and a nuanced celebration of friendship and family love * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A wry sense of humor runs through these selections…the art is both exquisite and appropriate to the rustic origins of these tales. This well-crafted collection can be enjoyed on its own or as an intriguing resource for cross-cultural studies or language-arts units." --School Library Journal"[Nineteen tales] maintain their centuries-old timelessness--but with a contemporary relevance achieved through language, tone, and illustration…it's unmistakably, traditionally Chinese, and gentle caricatured facial expressions lend humor and whimsy…This will be a welcome addition to a classroom set of fables from around the world." --Booklist"If you are more than familiar with the offerings of Aesop and Grimm, then you will enjoy the chance to add to your repertoire with this assortment of stories of Oriental wisdom. The 19 stories in this lovely hardbound, four-color illustrated book are a fresh take on some age-old ideas." --Asian Review of Books

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Book SynopsisThe Magic History Book brings Amelia Earhart back to life to help a young girl win a drone-flying competition in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Twelve-year-old Kate is nearly ready for an upcoming drone-flying competition. There's just one thing she's missing: confidence. Enter the Magic History Book! The mysterious, enchanted tome brings pilot Amelia Earhart back to life, and this high-flying legend is ready to rocket Kate's self-esteem into the stratosphere. Unfortunately, the out-of-this-world flier is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Will Earhart get Kate across the finish line, or are they both in for a rough landing? Find out in this exciting, full-colour graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-loud text and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Yip's writing is clear and accessible to children, and the bright pastel illustrations are appealing. An attractive addition for larger collections." -- School Library Journal"Children will be drawn by the abundant colorful illustrations and the short, straightforward retellings." -- Booklist"Yip's paintings emulate classic Chinese silkscreen renderings, especially the serene nature images of The Frog Who Lived in a Well." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThis abridged version of the world-famous, much-loved classic Pilgrim’s Progress has been reissued for a new generation of readers. Oliver Hunkin has carefully selected words from John Bunyan’s original timeless story to present a gripping narrative for children. Journey with Christian from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, meeting an array of characters that help or hinder him along the way. The narrative includes his wife, Christiana’s story as well. Filled with intricately detailed illustrations that capture the characterisation of Mr Worldly Wiseman, Faithful, the Giant and many others, and the atmosphere of places such as the Slough of Despond, Palace Beautiful and the Valley of the Shadow of Death, this stunning, large-format book makes an ideal gift for a special occasion such as birthday, confirmation or first communion.Table of ContentsContents: 1. The Slough of Despond 7 2. The Interpreter's House 32 3. The Hill Difficulty 42 4. The fight with Apollyon 52 5. The Valley of the Shadow of Death 58 6. Vanity Fair 70 7. Doubting Castle 84 8. The Dark River 98 9. Christiana's Story 113

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Book SynopsisThis book presents Serge Prokofieff''s famous musical story about young Peter and the Wolf in the style of a play with four scenes. The cast of characters on page 2 shows how Prokofieff used a different musical instrument to represent each character. With the help of a narrator, the story reveals, how Peter outwits the big bad wolf.Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type A playscript of a traditional tale.A poster on pages 22 and 23 recaps on elements of Peter''s character, around which children can discuss the story.Curriculum links Music: Exploring sounds.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisThree folk tales from around the world retold by the wonderful storyteller Gervase Phinn. In the first, a golden turtle offers a kindly fisherman riches beyond his wildest dreams. In the secod, Amparo's daughter looks sweet, but when she's determined to do something nothing gets in her way. In the third, a naughty leprechaun gets a big shock!

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Book SynopsisWhen a hungry boy wishes for an egg he gets a surprise - a magic egg that makes everything he wishes for come true with hilarious consequences. But in the end does he ever really get what he wants? This traditional tale is beautifully illustrated by Karen Donnelly to set the scene and encourage discussion.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelCinderella is tired of a life of chores, but everything changes when her fairy godmother turns up. Just as she meets her perfect prince, though, the clock chimes twelve and she has to run. Will this hilarious retelling of the traditional fairytale, as a play by the nation's dramatist David Wood, end happily ever after?White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.Text type: A playscriptA newspaper article of the palace ball on pages 30 and 31 helps children to recap the main events of the story.Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking part developing skills of communication and participation; Music: Play it again exploring rhythmic patterns.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisA tiny mouse accidentally disturbs a sleeping lion and fears he will be eaten - but the lion lets him go. When the lion later finds himself in trouble, though, the mouse sees his chance to return the good deed. This traditional tale by Anthony Robinson is brought to life by the contemporary artwork of Ciaran Duffy.

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Book SynopsisA fox was having a nap when a tiger leapt out at him, ready to attack. Could the fox use his cunning to save his own life? This traditional story has been beautifully illustrated by Tomislav Zlatic.Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied charactersText Type: A traditional storyCurriculum Links: Citizenship:Animals and us, Geography: Global eye

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Book SynopsisA shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins.Pink A/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Children can recap the journey of the boy as he plays tricks using the story map on pages 1415.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development

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Book SynopsisA colourful retelling of Rudyard Kipling's The Elephant's Child, this fable explains how the elephant got its long trunk. As the elephant journeys through the jungle it admires the features of the other animals, until he gets a bit too close to one of them This sweet and funny story has been written and illustrated by Charlotte Middleton.A colourful retelling of Rudyard Kipling's The Elephant's Child, this fable explains how the elephant got its long trunk. As the elephant journeys through the jungle it admires the features of the other animals, until he gets a bit too close to one of them This sweet and funny story has been written and illustrated by Charlotte Middleton.Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.A story map on pages 1415 allows children to recap the story and discuss each stage.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us

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Book SynopsisThe fox invites his friend the stork to dinner, but serves the stork his meal on a flat plate. Find out how the fox and the stork play tricks on one another at dinnertime. This retelling of a traditional tale is retold by award-winning author Simon Puttock.The fox invites his friend the stork to dinner, but serves the stork his meal on a flat plate. Find out how the fox and the stork play tricks on one another at dinnertime. This retelling of a traditional tale is retold by award-winning author Simon Puttock.Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Children can recap the tricks that the fox and stork played on one another on pages 1415.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: Citizenship: Friendship

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Book SynopsisInspired by the tale of the Princess and the Pea, well-known children's author Vivian French tells the story of Princess Sue who seeks a prince using a royal parsnip test!Inspired by the tale of the Princess and the Pea, well-known children's author Vivian French tells the story of Princess Sue who seeks a prince using a royal parsnip test!Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Children can recap the stages that Sue had to go through to find her prince using the story map on pages 1415.Text type: A retelling of a traditional taleCurriculum links: Literacy

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in fairies? Join Tinker Bell's sisters on a magical adventure.Inspired by Tinker Bell, from the book Peter Pan, by J. M. BarrieBefore Tinker Bell flew to Never Land and met Peter Pan she lived on Sheepskerry Island with her fairy sisters Clara, Lily, Rosie, Silver and Squeak the baby. The young fairies go to fairy school and love tea parties, dressing up and exciting adventures.Lily's dressing-up dreams have come true she's going to Queen Titania''s annual fancy-dress competition. She's always dreamed of meeting the fashionable town fairies on the mainland, and now's her chance!But not everywhere is like Sheepskerry Island, and some fairies are less friendly than others. Without her Fairy Bell sisters to help her, Lily's adventure spells trouble. How can she turn a dressing-up disaster into a prize-winning success?Young readers will love the enchanting stories and beautiful illustrations in this charming new series.

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Book SynopsisEddie the Elephant was always asking Who? What? When? But one day a crocodile gave him an answer he'd never forget!Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied charactersText type: A traditional taleThe story map on pages 2223 offers children a visual summary of Eddie's journey.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelJanet Foxley spins a new take on the familiar classic, Little Red Riding Hood. Be prepared for some unexpected twists and turns as Ruby-Rose sets out into the forest with a basket of food for her grandmother, and as the light fades and things get peculiar, this ripping retelling feels more menacing than ever before!Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelTwo funny, light-hearted traditional tales from Africa.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: Traditional tales from another culture.Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhen Flora dreams of happiness, she doesn't expect to be thrown on to the back of a great, black bull! But as Flora and the bull travel from glen to glen, is the silent beast all that he seems?Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditionsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhen Jack finds an old tinderbox, he doesn't think much of it, but the fact that someone else wants it so much makes him question his value. Indeed, as his wishes come true, there's only one last thing that he really wants. But will he be able to outwit the King and Queen and win the heart of the Princess before it's too late?Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legendsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelLearn all about the strange goings on in Cotton Tree Village with these four traditional tales from the Caribbean, beautifully told here by award-winning authors, John Agard and Grace Nichols.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type: Traditional tales from another cultureCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditionsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.Level 15 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters to help develop reading stamina and to help develop sustained engagement with texts. Level 15 books use a wide range of language structures to reflect progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar. Paragraphs and other text devices become more evident in these longer books.A traditional tale about three orphaned siblings who embark on a journey of discovery to find a magical talking bird. Find out if they make it home again, and whether they learn anything about themselves along the way.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.The sheriff has been stealing from the market without paying. Will Robin Hood be able to make it fairer? This fun re-telling was written by Alice Hemming.Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.The focus sounds in this book are: /oo/ /igh/ /air/ /or/ /ee/ /ai/ /oo/ /ow/ /er/Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support forreading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.A retelling of The Elves and the Shoemaker, set in an African kingdom many years ago.Ayan is known as one of the best drum makers in the land. However, as the years pass, he struggles to make the beautiful instruments he's famous for. When the queen holds a competition to find the finest drums for the harvest festival, Ayan is disappointed. He has the right tools, materials and skills, but his hands no longer work the way they used to. Just as he thinks he won't be able to present his gift to the queen, Ayan receives some much-needed help from the Aziza Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of infe

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"White cleverly uses Egyptian mythology to depict teenage angst and generational conflict in a light, witty style... Readers looking for a fresh take on paranormal stories will find a lot to love in this romance." -- School Library Journal "Eloquent in its mixing of Egyptology with the experience of being a teenager, Isadora's story adds something unique to recent literary trends that blend the ancient world with the modern, and the character development, action-packed climax, intriguing family dynamics, and heartfelt romance will draw in fans of this genre." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Quick, light, and fun. Bitsy is a character readers will root for." — School Library Journal Praise for Andrea Portes: “[Portes] tempers gruesome scenes with Daffodil’s likable and chatty personality, and creates a memorable novel reminiscent of John Bellairs stories.” — Publishers Weekly “The chills here are on par with The Shining. Readers [will] know to be very, very afraid.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “For all that the title claims, something spooky is happening in this house. This is a horror book that pokes fun at itself and the genre, managing to be both spooky and funny…[with] an interesting twist at the end.” — School Library Journal Praise for ANATOMY OF A MISFIT: ?“It’s rare that a book can be as funny and absolutely delightful as it is moving and thought provoking, and Anatomy of a Misfit is both.” — Lauren Oliver, author of Before I Fall "A self-deprecating and highly memorable heroine whose bawdy, laceratingly funny narration makes her instantly endearing while also revealing her flaws, uncertainties, and ethical quandaries." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A romance filled with seriously funny dark humor and tragedy.” — Kirkus Reviews "Anika’s droll voice shines, and her emotions are palpable. After a heartbreaking tragedy, Anika’s ending . . . will leave readers cheering." — School Library Journal "Fifteen-year-old Anika Dragomir throws her arms around us and draws us in from the very beginning… Droll, intimate, often laugh-out-loud funny narration carries the reader through more than 300 pages... Anika’s winning voice may just be the star of Portes’s first young adult novel." — New York Times Book Review "Anika Dragomir is the funniest, snarkiest, most insightful misfit a reader could ever hope to meet. I laughed my way through Anatomy of a Misfit right up until the very end, when the book broke my heart into a million pieces. This is a beautiful, brave and powerful novel." — Melissa Kantor, author of Maybe One Day and The Breakup Bible “Portes writes with such cool grace we almost forget to be astonished by her narrative’s complexity.” — Matthew Specktor, American Dream Machine "Portes’s short chapters and staccato narration make for a quick and compulsive read." — Publishers Weekly "Andrea Portes writes with the tip of a knife, shape-shifting between characters and laying bare their darkest secrets." — Dylan Landis, Normal People Don't Live Like This

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Book SynopsisA long-abandoned—and long-haunted—summer camp sets the stage for the sequel to Camp Murderface, perfect for fans of old school scare masters like R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike. There’s no such thing as an uneventful summer at Camp Sweetwater. Now that the Vampire Devils beneath the lake have been awakened, the camp is in big trouble. The first victims? Tez and Corryn’s counselors, Gavin and Scary Mary. The Camp Director insists that the missing counselors are just quitting and going home, but Tez and Corryn don’t believe it. They know something much more eeeeeeevil is afoot. With the help of their cabinmates, Tez and Corryn set out to investigate the disappearances. But what they find is a horror closer than the bottom of the lake... and it might just spell the end for all of them.Trade Review"An exceptionally fun read." — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThree raindrops have an argument on their way out of a cloud A silly King goes for a walk with a dog tied to each leg An enterprising herring, bored of the North Sea, decides to swim right round the world Thirty short stories of magic and adventure penned by Monty Python team member, Terry Jones. Embracing the tradition of the fairy tale, but adding Jones's inimitable comic imagination and originality, each story makes a perfect bedtime read for children and grown ups!Could become a modern classic the book is a joy' Brian Patten, Spectator.

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Book SynopsisA werewolf video leaves Micky terrified of dogs. Mum decides the only answer is to get Micky a puppy of his own. To everyone's surprise - including Micky's - he chooses a werepuppy. But Wolfie turns out to be a very special pet - and a real joker.

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Book SynopsisIndia is particularly rich in colourful folkore. These stories, told by parents to their children for many generations, make a rich and dazzling collection of mythological tales drawn from a great heritage of Hindu epics - from the life of the great god Krishna to how the monkey god Hanuman helped defeat the Demon King Ravan and a host of other magical and spectacular creatures. The stories are arranged according to the sequence of the Hindu year and each is prefaced with a short personal anecdote from the author''s childhood. Beautifully illustrated throughout in black line and tone by Michael Foreman.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author, Kevin Crossley-Holland, follows the success of Short, with Short Too!, an inspirational collection for short story writers where even the longest story is very short. A wonderful mix of the best short stories. Some are old, some are new, some are scary, some are funny, but all the stories in this book will make you think. There''s Tarvaa and the terrible plague, a bagful of butterflies, ghostly tales from the beyond the grave, and the short life of Barbara the Lamb Who Froze to Death. Baa!Brr!Ahh!Trade ReviewPraise for Short! 'Each [story is] a masterpiece of brevity and narrative skill' * Carousel *. . . this is a brilliant book . . . * TES *. . . an espresso-cup collection which condenses the author's distinguished career as a reteller of folk-tales into bite-sized fables with a strong after-taste effect. * Literary Review *Praise for Kevin Crossley-Holland 'Crossley-Holland retells old folk tales better than anyone else alive.' * Lynn Gardner, The Guardian *Praise for The Seeing Stone '...as bright and as vivid as pictures in a Book of Hours. Deep scholarship, high imagination, and great gifts of storytelling have gone into this; I was spellbound.' * Philip Pullman (Guardian Children's Book Supplement) *

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