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Book SynopsisIn the cold wilderness of the Himalayas, we meet Bugg, a mountain flea in searchof a home. Bugg searches high and low for somewhere to live, but nothing seems quite right until he meets Hugg, the yeti. Join Hugg ? n Bugg in this comical, illustrated, rhyming story of a heart-warming partnership between the unlikeliest of friends.

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Book SynopsisFrom BIG BANGS to tiny atoms SCIENCE tells us why things happen. Explore the whys, whats and hows of science and answer all the really BIG questions that curious kids are keen to ask. This playful rhyming book bubbles and bursts with all things scientific, from technology and space to experiments, inventions and the natural world.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of poetry conveys the vibrant thoughts and memories of an artist lost in beauty; the beauty of the meadows, the water, little shops, curious animals, and the people who pass along the way. From sweet bakery shop romances, to legends of swashbuckling pirates, this collection bursts with fantasy and adventure that throws you from the comfort of an ordinary street, to the dangerous escapades of gun-slinging ants. In this familiar yet surprising world, the domestic meets the surreal as each poem takes you on a trip through nature, history, tragedy, and unbridled joy, twisting in the most unexpected of directions to showcase every corner of this brilliant world. The artist recreates, with the great care of a painter, the things he has seen in the hope of capturing it forever, and thereby "sharing his heart with the future".

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes to treasure, and songs, poems and rhymes to share. Enjoy Irish favourites like ‘Brian O’Linn’ and ‘I’ll Tell Me Ma’, classics such as ‘My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean’ and ‘Monday’s Child’, silly rhymes that every child will love like ‘Beans’, ‘Pardon Me’ and ‘On Top of Spaghetti’, as well as magical verses for children written by Oscar Wilde, Oliver St John Gogarty, James Joyce and others. Trade Reviewa treasure trove for child and adult readers alike -- White Raven 2018beguiling, wonderfully illustrated -- Irish Mail on Sundaya delicious treat of a book … a treasure of an anthology … filled with captivating illustrations in bold striking colours to help a little person’s imagination really lift off whether they are at reading or picture looking stage … Useful for the younger classroom, where infants would enjoy the unusual verses. The rhymes and tongue twisters would appeal to middle ages and the bright illustrations would make a great stimulus in senior art lessons. Reviewed by Orla Faulkner, Drogheda, Co Louth * InTouch Magazine *‘a veritable treasure trove with a smile-inducing surprise on every page … Grandparents and parents will delight in it just as much as the little ones and the vibrant, lavish double-page illustrations by Steve McCarthy really enhance the journey’ * Shinners and the Brood *this exuberantly illustrated collection of beloved rhymes celebrates the richness of Irish and international traditional verse for children and offers a multigenerational appeal. Sarah Webb’s skilful curation of traditional rhymes is beautifully counterparted by Steve McCarthy’s vivid design -- Patricia Kennon, Chair of the CBI Awards 2018less of a book and more of a time machine, Sarah Webb’s latest collection will transport you back to primary school, while Steve McCarthy’s singular illustrations keep you firmly located in the twenty-first century … there is much to rediscover here … McCarthy’s illustrations are note-perfect … immense warmth and humour is palpable in each colour-drenched spread … the impressive balance of history and whimsy throughout this book skilfully preserves a vital piece of our intangible heritage while keeping the tradition alive and located in the present. A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea is the perfect vehicle to bring Irish children’s literature to the next generation at home and abroad … ideal for children, as well as their parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents -- Inis Magazinethe compilation provides a treasure trove for young and old readers alike -- Irish Timesa humorously illustrated read-aloud anthology … repeated recitations are a must -- Kirkus Reviewsthis wonderfully illustrated book of popular rhymes and songs will delight children and even have adults belting out a verse or two * Irish Mail on Sunday *a gorgeous collection of rhymes, poems and songs that will transport you back to your childhood and will delight younger readers and parents alike * Sunday Independent *A beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes to treasure, and songs, poems and rhymes to share * Primary Times Magazine *gorgeously illustrated … artistic magic * Belfast Telegraph *beautifully illustrated and full of Irish nursery rhyme favourites, this new book will bring you straight back to you your childhood … you will love sharing this new book with your little ones * Irish Post *what a treat … a charming trip down memory lane all wrapped up in a beautiful, contemporary visual bow * iloveoffset.com *the first thing that strikes you about this gorgeous book is the arresting cover. Look closer, and you will be impressed by the range of incredible colours, the magnificent illustrations and the outstanding design * RTEjr’s Book Club *Sarah Webb has put together an entertaining and diverse collection of nursery rhymes, rhymes, poems and songs that will transport you back and have you humming for the rest of the day. A book to be read aloud and shared! * RTEjr’s Book Club *incredible and fun … the illustrations are bright and lively, setting the mood on each page… perfect to read and share * Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guide 2017 *a beautiful book which will capture your attention right from the superbly illustrated front cover … Each poem is individually illustrated in a style that suits each one, and the overall effect is a lively and vibrant book that will become a popular part of a child's library; once to return to over and over again * Parents in Touch *beautifully illustrated * Irish Country Magazine *a careful balance struck between virtuous and naughty … an anthology ideal for young children both here and abroad … a beautiful book sure to be appreciated by a wide audience * Irish Times *well-rounded and varied collection … a book that has ‘Christmas present’ written all over it … due in no small part to the striking illustrations of Steve McCarthy * Evening Echo *glorious ... it’s a thing of beauty -- Kim Harteavast, ye rapscallions, and float to worlds of rhythmic doubloons and iambic bliss * Totally Dublin *

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Book SynopsisAward-winning illustrator Mini Grey turns her inimitable hand to Hilaire Belloc's classic cautionary tale of Jim: who ran away from his Nurse and was eaten by a Lion!First published in 1907, Belloc's wickedly funny poem describing the sad end of Jim is fabulously illustrated in a magical picture book edition. This is darkly comic, word of warning about the dangers of being spoiled is the perfect tongue-in-cheek corrective for little ones who have been a little overindulged!Trade ReviewMini Grey has taken Hillarie Belloc's classic cautionary tale of Jim and illustrated it in her own inimitable style. She really has done justice to this wickedly funny poem. * The Bookseller *The enduring popularity of Hilaire Belloc's most famous Cautionary Tale combined with award-winner Mini Grey's lively and generous illustrations make this a true winner. * The Bookseller *The quality shines out on every page, blending the text and pictures seamlessly. The sight of Ponto looking bashfully over his shoulder as he sits by a dismembered leg is absolutely hilarious, and on the other side of the page, Jim's little head with Xs for eyes will strike a chord with every child who's ever pulled the head off a Lego man. It all sounds horribly violent, but in fact it's spot on, however sensitive or squeamish you and yours might be. Jim is the sort of book that you'll treasure for years to come. * The Book Bag *There is a lot here to make reading this book over and over again a lot of fun. The poem is fun to read, and the pictures will last a long time. And if it can prevent any more boys being eaten by lions, then it will have done a good job. * Bookwitch *...fabulously illustrated ... -- Book Reviewer * Aldershot News and Mail *

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Book Synopsis They're all here...every kid in the class has their own poem. The pushy one, the shy one. The whizz kid and the daydreamer. The best-friender and the kid who runs in his wheelchair. The tough kid, the poet. And not forgetting the class hamster. This collection from an outstanding poet, Rachel Rooney, winner of the CLiPPA Award, is perfectly matched by the amazing witty and inventive illustrations by Chris Riddell, the former UK Children’s Laureate.Trade Review"Vivid an imaginative illustrations...bring Rooney's poetry to life on the page...funny, heartwarming and sometimes sad. We...love how this book gives every child an opportunity to see themselves in poetry." * The Children's Bookshow Book of the Week *"This briliant litte book is the perfect addition to any classroom library...Rachel Rooney's poems are easy to read with bouncy rhymes and clever forms...As well as witty words, this book is crammed with imaginative illustrations...The pictures will start as many conversations as the poems." * Book Trust Great Books Guide (Top 100 Books) *"The poetry is clever, mischievous and allows us to take a humorous look at ourselves through the diverse range of voices and characters that surround us. The language is rich and varied and gives many opportunities to enjoy a fantastic range of vocabulary, rhyme and rhythm….this little gem of a book is perfect for an assembly, dipping into with five minutes to spare or for reading a page a day just to enjoy meeting whoever appears next." * Just Imagine *"This thoughtful new collection by award-winning children’s poet Rachel Rooney is special in its personal touch. … Each child/poem is given a carefully crafted selection of illustrations to support their story, skilfully drawn by Chris Riddell." * English 4 - 11 *"As a measure of the way the words and pictures work together so beautifully in this excellent collaboration, the class hamster that goes missing in an early poem in the collection due to an accident prone kid, appears silently in many of the subsequent illustrations and eventually gets to display the knowledge he has acquired." * CLPE Book of the Week *"This unique, daring selection features a poem on each different child within a class – … The genius lies in the fact that the poems will resonate for the teacher of the class, but each child will see some of their own character in some of the poems…Full of both emotion, and knowledge of the classroom, this is a superb collection, brilliantly illustrated by Riddell, who has also managed to pick out the unique look of each child. If nothing else, it will certainly make you wince in recognition, and laugh at the wit. Poetry has never seemed more alive and more relevant." * Minerva Reads *"This brilliant little book is the perfect addition to any classroom library; a book of clever poems picking out some of the many personalities that pupils will find sitting next to them in assemblies, lunch queues and in the playgrounds." * Book Trust - Books We Love *"Thought-provoking and fun." * The Week Junior *"This eagerly awaited new collection from an outstanding poet, winner of the CLiPPA Award, is perfectly matched by the amazing wit and inventiveness of the former UK Children’s Laureate." * Achuka *"There is not one weak point in this wonderful collection. The verses are accurate, thought-provoking, honest and beautifully illustrated by Chris Riddell. It has already found a place on my 'to be read again and again' book shelf." * Poetry Zone *"Complemented by Chris Riddell's amazing illustrations, each well-crafted poem is a glimpse of school life that can be sad, funny or thought-provoking. Children and adults will identify with the 'kids' in the poems or know someone who fits the bill." * Carousel *“I absolutely love this new children’s poetry book” -- David Walliams"This is a great collection and will be much enjoyed by children around ages 8-11. It speaks about how you feel as an individual in a class of others. And how others feel the same, even though they don't say anything." * DolphinBooks - the blog *"This moreish collection of poems about a class full of characters is beautifully written and illustrated and will ring bells with all children about their own behaviour and that of their schoolmates." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *"What a lovely collaboration...this is! Rachel Rooney brings a whole school classroom to life...beautifully complemented by Chris Riddell's witty and sympathetic illustrations." * Reading Zone *"Rooney evokes children's perspectives with empathy. The poignancy and humour of these character sketches are heightened by their illustrations." -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *"A winning combination of poems and portraits." * INIS *"An absolutely smashing collaboration...Share a couple of these poems with a class or group and I'll guarantee they'll be clamouring to get their hands on a copy. Totally brilliant!" * Red Reading Hub *"If there's one thing that's guaranteed to get kids into poetry, it's having a sense of being able to identify with the subject matter, and with school being such a huge part of their lives, every single child that picks up this book will definitely be nodding along, agreeing with the sentiments expressed in those devilishly clever rhymes. Really rather special this!" * Read it, Daddy! *"Charming, fun to read, and thought-provoking." * Kirkus *"The tough kid, the dreamer, the shy one, the whizz kid and even the class hamster, every child will find themselves in the pages of the CLIPPA winning poet’s new collection featuring striking two colour art work from Riddell." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Making the ordinary seem extraordinary is a gift – one which characterises the poetry of Rachel Rooney" * Book Trust *

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Book SynopsisThis is Jay Hulme’s first published collection of poetry. It showcases his unique voice and form of expression. The poems have been carefully selected to chart Jay’s journey from growing up in a working-class family in Leicestershire to his feelings and thoughts about school life and his experience as a transgender teenager. As Jay says himself: When it was decided that this collection would be for teenagers I was left with this determination, that this collection wouldn’t speak down to anyone, that the world I portrayed within it would be the world we live in, that there would be no attempt to make reality 'appropriate for children'. People seem to forget that teenagers live in the same world as everyone else, and they face the same struggles adults face every day. Teenagers deal with racism and sexism and disability and poverty and so much more that we don’t even see. The things that are traditionally seen as inappropriate for young people to see, are so often the same things they experience day to day.

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Book SynopsisIn this debut collection for children Sarah takes the reader on a vibrant journey based on her acute observations of everyday life and language. Loosely arranged across a school year - September through Halloween, Christmas, Spring, Summer holidays, a new school year/just before secondary - Sarah's witty observations, juxtapositions, and playful use of language pervade every poem and bring a vivid charm and freshness to every page.This debut collection heralds the emergence of a strikingly new and inventive voice in children's poetry.

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Book SynopsisA little boy wants to tell his mother a secret, but first she has to swear to tell NO-ONE ELSE! There is also a secret hidden in the illustrations. Part of the second batch of Bicki-Books, a collectible series of postcard-sized picture books which each feature a classic Latvian poem. Suitable for children aged 3+.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1885, A Child’s Garden of Verses has delighted generations of children and adults. The complete collection of these favourite and familiar poems is here, from Bed in Summer, The Swing and The Land of Counterpane to The Lamplighter, My Shadow and Escape at Bedtime. They capture the imaginative, transformative aspects of childhood with a unique freshness and innocence. As Alexander McCall Smith says in his inspirational foreword, “Childhood is very brief. While the garden is still there, it should perhaps be visited.” This beautiful edition, with delicate and atmospheric watercolours by Kate Greenaway Medallist, Michael Foreman, will enchant a whole new generation of readers.Trade Review"The tenderness shown by Foreman to his subject strengthens the message for all parents to share the garden and play and give their children the chance to experience Stevenson’s recapturing of a transient sense of wonder and enchanting pleasure." * IBBY Link *"This book will make a wonderful present and will add to any school, library and home collection. I am off to read some of the poems now, by the fireside and ready to dream!" * Books Go Walkabout *"Eminently worthy of wrapping up beautifully and placing under a tree. This edition would be wonderful to gift across the generations." * Playing by the Book *"Foreman is the perfect illustrator for the poems, his watercolours imbuing them with a sense of timelessness and innocence. One for the family bookshelf." * Red Reading Hub *"Also perfect is the classic A Child’s Garden of Verses here beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman and with a special introduction by Alexander McCall Smith." * Books for Keeps *"A beautiful gift book stunningly illustrated … here is a wonderful opportunity for a new generation of families to discover these delightful poems and immerse themselves in the poet’s world which is lovingly recreated through the artwork." * Carousel * “Here's an absolutely beautiful keepsake version of a mesmerising poetry anthology for children, first published over 100 years ago….This lovely edition has been brought bang up to date by Otter-Barry Books, with new illustrations from children's literary legend Michael Foreman and a foreword from Alexander McCall Smith, author of the fantastic "No.1 Ladies Detective Agency” series … It's a beautiful collection, truly.” * Read it, Daddy! *"A sumptuous reissue of the classic children's collection." * Kirkus Reviews *"This beautiful hardback edition has been illustrated by Michael Foreman, with delicate colour and black and white illustrations which reflect the mood of the poems perfectly; the foreword is by Alexander McCall Smith. Every child should have a copy of this book!" * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisTravel with Star as her light zips across 93 million miles of space from her home to Earth, where she ripens crops, keeps us warm, creates weather and reveals a waking world full of life.

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Book SynopsisFifty poems from ten gifted young British poets from diverse backgrounds, selected by the Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho

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Book Synopsis'Canalligator' is set in the canals of Birmingham and tells the rhyming tale of Casey, an unlikely reptile hero and his friendship with four young people.

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Book SynopsisKarl's second anthology is a collection of very personal poetry and is based on his own unique story. From the UK to Nigeria, and back again, Karl seeks to share his life journey, and explain how it has shaped who he has become today.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful poetry book by June Crebbin exploring the themes of wildlife, the seasons and life's simple pleasures.Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type: A poetry bookA map of the places the poems explore on pages 22 and 23 provide recapping opportunities.Curriculum links: Literacy: Shape poetry and calligrams; Science: Plants and animals in the local environment.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisLisa Roberts Carter’s debut, If You Knew My Name, is a novel-in-verse telling the story of 17-year-old Mason Tyndall— an aspiring rap artist whose mother is a BLM activist. She saw fatal officer-involved shootings as senseless tragedies. He viewed them as trending hashtags — that is, until he almost became one.Mason Zy’Aire Tyndall has big dreams. Dreams of sick beats, epic mic-drops, sold out stadiums. Mason’s going to be a rap star—and you don’t become a rap star by hitting up BLM protests with your mom or sitting at a desk. Mason wants to get out there and make a name for himself, but he’ll have to graduate high school first. And he can’t do that if he fails his senior year. Convinced his poetry class is a waste of time, Mason’s teacher helps him see just how valuable a couplet and a rhyme can be. But when an unarmed Black man is killed by the police in his city, tensions st

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Book SynopsisThis volume contains Carol Ann Duffy''s adaptation plus the dramatization by Tim Supple and the Young Vic Company. The plays were produced by the Young Vic, London, in 1994 and 1997.''Great theatre is as fleeting as it is thrilling. It exists in the spaces between actors and audience and is as elusive and silvery as the paths that wind through dark woods of fairy tales. The great thing about Carol Ann Duffy''s re-telling of these Grimm tales is the generous energy with which it enfolds each in its own style. Duffy and director Tim Supple go the whole journey with the brothers Grimm into the bright, warped world of a child''s imagination.'' Guardian''While a copy of this book would earn its place in the secondary school library, a set, for English or Drama departments, would provide a wealth of stimulating opportunities. Highly recommended.'' School Librarian

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Book SynopsisThere are lots of ways that we can feel loved and give love. Love in its broadest sense.Mindful words explore themes such as self love, a parent's love for new baby, the bond between siblings, friendship, fighting for what you believe in, and missing someone who's no longer there.Imagined with sublime illustrations that perfectly embody each side. Love may feel proud like a peacock, on display for the world to see, but it may also sing a softer song that goes unheard to those who are not listening.A beautifully illustrated mini picture book from an artist skyrocketing in popularity.

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Book SynopsisTeach me the language of Cat: the slow-motion blink, that crystal stare, a tight-lipped purr and a wide-mouthed hiss. Let me walk with a saunter, nose in the air Full of wordplay and riddles, with poems that will make you laugh, tell you stories and make you think. Rachel Rooney's prize-winning debut poetry collection, first published in 2011, is now reissued by Otter-Barry books by popular demand, for a new generation of children.Trade Review"A box of delights" Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate 2009-19 "Thoughtful, quirky, sensitive, amusing, edgy" Books for Keeps "Funny, fast-paced, lyrical and thought-provoking … the poems will grow in the reader's mind with re-reading, year by year." Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, prize citation "This book is brilliant because anyone, at any age, can read and enjoy it. It would be perfect for a birthday or Christmas present, and anyone who got it would be very lucky!" English 4-11 "This is a re-issue of Rachel’s first and award-winning collection of poems and what a smasher it is, brilliantly inventive and inviting readers to look at the world and things in it, in an entirely fresh way… Altogether the book’s a testament to the power of language and its versatile nature; there’s something to please all tastes here. Quirky stylised drawings by Ellie Jenkins grace many of the pages." * Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisTwo popular performance poets join together to make not just a meal but a feast of funny poems about foods that you might like and some that you will definitely hate.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully presented anthology of poetry, chosen with children in mind and designed to form a bedrock of knowledge to accompany them through life. Richly illustrated by Roland Pym, the poems range from nursery rhymes to mature and thoughtful themes, the poets ranging from the seventeenth century classics to twentieth century figures such as Auden, Belloc, Betjeman, and Eliot, amongst many others.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate St. Patrick''s Day with a collection of funny and festive poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!Grab a shamrock and start searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, because it''s time for St. Patrick''s Day! From wearing celebratory green clothing to trying out some Irish dancing, these sweet poems — plus a page of stickers! — from best-selling author D. J. Steinberg are the perfect way to embrace some St. Paddy''s luck and fun!

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Book SynopsisValerie Bloom has performed her poetry throughout the world, with many TV and radio appearances. She was awarded an MBE for services to poetry in 2008. Valerie is the author of poetry collections, picture books and two novels for young readers. Her work appears in over 500 anthologies. Valerie's latest solo collection Stars with Flaming Tails illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max won the 2022 CLiPPA, the UK's top award for published poetry for children.Sophie Bass is a London-based Illustrator of mixed British and Trinidadian heritage. Her work is inspired by music, social justice, mythology and symbolism.

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Book SynopsisA wonderful anthology of poems by women poets, collected by WENDY COPE.Collected by one of Britain's foremost poets, Is that the New Moon? is an exciting mix of styles and genres by leading women poets including: Grace Nichols, Frances Horovitz, Jenny Joseph, Wendy Cope, Alice Walker, Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou and Margaret Atwood.This stunning anthology of poems has been specially compiled with teenage girls in mind. The collection also has much to offer to and will be enjoyed by teenage boys and adults, too.Vibrant, funny, tender, sad and moving poems from the leading women poets of our time.Trade ReviewIn an ideal world once she turns 13 every young woman would receive a copy of Is That The New Moon? Books for Keeps (January 2003) In its reissued form, this wonderful anthology should be a handbook for all adolescent girls. The poems Wendy Cope has selected, all by women, are exciting, funny and tender, providing reassurance and understanding of the chequered path of growing up. Guardian An exceptionally good selection of women’s poetry.The Listener An essential addition to your poetry collection.The English Magazine A most exciting choice of poetry… Women’s attitudes to themselves, and to men, their feelings, how girls react to different things are all explored and celebrated in this brilliant anthology.Julia Eccleshare

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Book SynopsisEverything about Mr Big is big. And ordinary pens just won't do; every time he tries to write, Mr Big's ordinary sized pens break. So Mr Big drives to the shop in his big car to buy a big pen. But size is not the only surprising thing about Mr Big's new pen.This is a Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.This is a fantasy story, and a storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides a pictorial summary of the story in eight frames an ideal cue for further discussion and activity. This book supports numeracy learning with shape, space and measure.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery and quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Crunch and Munch (9780007186655) by Nora Sands.

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Book SynopsisHooray! Hooray! It's the horses' holiday! They come by coach, they come by car, they come from far away.This humorous rhyming story takes the reader on a riotous journey to Dobbin World, where the horses' holiday activities seem strikingly similar to our own

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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 SynopsisPoppy the beetle sings all day, but her singing isn't very popular with the rest of the beetles and they refuse to play with her. When she bumps into Harry the mouse and Jake the snake, though, she finds her singing can be useful after all.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.Text type: A story with a familiar setting.Curriculum links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Have a developing awareness of their own needs, views and feelings, and be sensitive to the needs, views and feelings of others.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 levelInspiration for poetry can come from anywhere a memory, an insight and even broccoli! Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen explains the inspiration behind a selection of his own quirky poems, highlighting that ideas can come from many different places.White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.Text type: A poetry bookPages 22 and 23 summarise some of the inspirations and resulting poems, allowing children to discuss and explore the ideas from the book.Curriculum links: Literacy: Really Looking; Language play.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisThere are lots of different feelings caused by things around us, things we eat and things we do. This is a fantastic, decodable, rhyming poem written and stunningly illustrated by Sally Symes.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.Text type: A poem.Pages 1415 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story.Curriculum links: PSHE, Science.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with fully decodable phonics books matched to Letters and Sounds.Hip and Hop are putting on duck socks. But socks with no dots make Hop sad. What will make him happy again? This fiction story is written and beautifully illustrated by An Vrombaut.Hip and Hop are putting on duck socks. But socks with no dots make Hop sad. What will make him happy again? This fiction story is written and beautifully illustrated by An Vrombaut.Pink B/Band 1B offers emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.The focus sounds in this book are: /g/ /o/ /e/ /u/ /r/ /h/ckPages 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 for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisDev and Jack are swimming in the pool when Jack has an idea they can pretend they are swimming in the sea! Find out all the creatures they see on their swimming adventure in this imaginative story by Kate Scott.Dev and Jack are swimming in the pool when Jack has an idea they can pretend they are swimming in the sea! Find out all the creatures they see on their swimming adventure in this imaginative story by Kate Scott.Green/Band 5 offers early readers longer sentences with a varied and larger number of characters involved and events sustained over several pages. Non-fiction uses less familiar, more specialized vocabulary.The focus sounds in this book are: /oa/ oe, o /ai/ a-e, ay, ei, ey/e/ ea /ee/ ea /u/ o /igh/ i-e, i /i/ y /oo/ oul /oo/ u-e /oi/ oy /ar/ a /ow/ ou /ear/ eer /air/ are, ere /or/ al /u/ o-e /o/ aPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide pra

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelHere comes the fearless granny gang,The youngest eighty-two.They leap down from their granny van,And there's nothing they can't do!A gleeful celebration of why grannies are great!Through wonderfully rhythmical writing and exquisite illustrations, Judith Kerr OBE shows us that there is a lot more to this gang of grey-haired grannies than meets the eye!A summary on pages 34 and 35 of each granny and her skill supports children in recapping the story, providing plenty of speaking and listening opportunities.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Ideas for reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis lyrical book is one of the most truthful survivor stories I’ve ever read. I think this book will be a page-turner for adolescents. — Jack Kliger, President and CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage A profound and powerful story of the Holocaust, told with heart, soul, and music. — Kathryn Lasky, Newbery Honoree and winner of the National Jewish Book Award A harrowing and remarkable story of strength and survival. — Kirkus Reviews Appended with generous back matter, this offers a revealing look at an underreported Holocaust chapter. — Booklist Hood tells Zhanna’s sto­ry through both free verse and a rich array of forms. The use of poet­ry is effec­tive, echo­ing in its com­plex­i­ty the music of a sin­gu­lar life caught in the chaos of history. This high­ly rec­om­mend­ed book includes exten­sive back­ground mate­r­i­al, pho­tos, sources, lists of musi­cal com­po­si­tions, and poet­ic forms. — Jewish Book Council [A] hard-hitting nonfiction biography told in verse. [An] accessible portrait of two talented and determined teens. — Publishers Weekly This compelling book of loss and perseverance will stay with readers long after they have finished. . . This lyrical biography (written with Dawson, Zhanna’s son) features significant back matter, including discography, original photographs and correspondence, further reading, and more. The verse format and harrowing narrative make this a quick read for reluctant and striving readers. This powerful work of persistence and hope is highly recommended. — School Library Journal A tribute to the power of girls. — The Sydney Taylor Schmooze On the Audio Edition: "A touching story of art, struggle, and overcoming persecution, with a narration that is a testament to survival." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisA superb collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game. Written in a variety of verse forms - sonnets, rhyming couplets and more. As good as previous collections!Trade ReviewAn appealing collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game, written in a wide variety of verse forms.

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Book SynopsisA wonderful selection of over 100 of Roger''s own best-loved poems from his vast Puffin catalogue of poetry collections. Lots of favourites and some lesser known surprises, too. Packed with fabulous Lydia Monks illustrations throughout.

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Book SynopsisThis poetry collection for 6 year olds comprises 34 fun, accessible poems to read together at home. Featuring a fantastic range of children''s poets and four exciting themes with full-colour illustrations, this is the ideal approach to encourage a love of reading, whilst developing an understanding of poetry, meeting the new requirements of the National Curriculum. Poetry is a fun way for children to enjoy learning to read, developing their vocabulary and understanding of ideas and themes. This collection offers a wide range of poems to appeal to all children, from poems about giants and space rockets to poems that are great to read aloud, like ''The Wizard Said'' and ''Meddling Muddle''. The collection has been carefully selected for children in Year 2 of school and includes helpful parent notes for every poem and a glossary of key terms from the series editor and children''s poet, John Foster. It is the second of three poetry collections that will support your child from learning to read in Year 1 through to understanding themes and developing vocabulary in Year 3. This collection of poetry has the perfect balance of engaging rhyme, familiar themes and amusing illustrations to promote a lifelong love of reading.

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Book SynopsisDo you know how animals sleep?Otters fall asleep while holding hands; zebra finches practise their songs while dreaming; dolphins keep one half of their brain awake . . .Beautiful poems about sleeping animals are interspersed with fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations - making this the perfect bedtime book!

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