Educational: First / native language: Readers and reading schemes
BookLife Publishing A Ticket to...
Book SynopsisThere are lots of things that you need tickets for. Find out about a few fun things that tickets can get you into.
£5.62
BookLife Publishing Sing!
Book SynopsisCan you sing, bang and tap along withthis fun book all about songs?
£5.94
BookLife Publishing From Seed to Crop
Book SynopsisHow does a seed in soil end up as a big plant?
£5.94
BookLife Publishing Birds
Book SynopsisHave you seen a robin in the garden or at the park? What about a seagull at the beach? Learn about different birds and their features in this book.
£5.94
BookLife Publishing Teachers and You
Book SynopsisTeachers help you every day. They can help you learn a musical instrument, teach us you to solve maths problems or help you become an athlete. Learn about all the ways that teachers help you in this book!
£6.23
BookLife Publishing Arachnids
Book SynopsisArachnids can be found in almost every part ofthe world. They are incredible creatures that rangein size from too small to see to as big as a dinner plate. Find out about what makes an arachnid an arachnid and some of the incredible things they do.
£5.99
BookLife Publishing My Pet Guinea Pig
Book SynopsisSo you have a new guinea pigs? How exciting! But what now? Never fear, inside this book, Zoe and Fudge are just waiting to tell you everything you need to know. Don't wait any longer, go and say hello!
£5.99
BookLife Publishing Odd Gardeners
Book SynopsisIt is the day of the gardening contest. But the gardeners are quite odd this year. Sanam has snails in her pockets. Winifred glues clocks on her hands. But all that is nothing compared to what Prue is hiding
£6.23
BookLife Publishing The Check-Up and The Fish and Chip Shop
Book SynopsisThe Check-Up Chez and Chuck have a check-up with Max the nurse but they can't sit still while they wait. Poor Mum! The Fish and Chip Shop Chaz is cooking the fish and chips but one fish is too big for the fryer. Can Chuck help him dish the fish up before the queue outside comes in?
£6.23
BookLife Publishing A Quail in Jail and The Rain Is a Pain
Book SynopsisA Quail in Jail A quail sits in jail. What did it do? The Rain Is Pain See the rain. Get the mail. Will the kids fail?
£6.23
BookLife Publishing Sir Squash
Book SynopsisDo you have a problem? Take it to Sir Squash! He is certain to solve it. Well, almost certain... Can Bernard help Sir Squash in his moment of need?
£5.99
BookLife Publishing The Tale Jail
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered where the bad guys from fairy tales end up? Look no further than The Tale Jail a super-secure prison housing a group of inmates from Captain Hook to the Big Bad Wolf. Unfortunately for everyone else, they don't plan on sticking around for much longer
£5.99
BookLife Publishing Ant Attack (Charlie's Park #2)
Book SynopsisNo animal is too small to be saved in Charlie's Park. The red fire ant colony is in trouble and only Charlie and Archie can save it. The only problem is that, in order to help, they are going to need to get inside the nest and Charlie and Archie are way too big to fit. Perhaps one of Uncle Monty's inventions can help?
£7.59
BookLife Publishing Can Bill Sell it? and Len in the Hot Sun
Book SynopsisCan Bill Sell It? Bill sells things. When he needs to sell a tub of mud, he is worried that no one will want to buy it... Len in the Hot Sun It is a hot day at the beach. Can Len find the shade he needs?
£6.23
BookLife Publishing Stringstorm
Book SynopsisA young inventor with a fear of water has a moment of genius why not make a machine that can turn rain into string? At first, Bertie thinks his machine is a great idea but then, the string starts to make a mess, causing problems across the city. To save everyone from the stringstorm,Bertie must overcome his fears but can he do it?
£5.99
BookLife Publishing The Scarecrows of Crowhill
Book SynopsisScarecrows defend the village of Crowhill from more than just crows. No crime happens while they stand guard in the fields. Then, one day, the scarecrows go missing! Local kids, Hattie and Caleb, investigate the case of the missing scarecrows, to stop all the crime that starts to happen and make the village safe again!
£5.99
BookLife Publishing Lorna Starts Classes
Book SynopsisLorna is starting classes today. She is feeling very nervous and is worried that people will be mean to her because she is different. Lorna finds it hard at first, but with the help of her basketball skills and her new friend Mark, Lorna soon begins to fit in.
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BookLife Publishing In the Cot and Tim and Bill
Book SynopsisIn the Cot -Dad puts Bill to bed in his cot, but who visits Bill during the night?Tim and Bill- Dad gives Tim and Bill a treasure map. What do they find in the garden?
£6.23
BookLife Publishing It Is A... and Big Fin and Kid Ben
Book SynopsisIt Is A... -What is it? Can you find it on the page?Big Fin and Kid Ben -Big Fin is having fun, but Kid Ben is not.Will Kid Ben still help Big Fin when he gets lost?
£6.23
BookLife Publishing Fran the Foolish Frankfurter
Book SynopsisFran is so clumsy, she gets called a foolish frankfurter by everybody. What will happen when Fran doesn't want to be a foolish frankfurter anymore?
£6.23
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sindhu and Jeet's Missing Star Mystery: A
Book SynopsisBook Band: Grey (Ideal for ages 8+) More exciting detective adventures featuring Sindhu and Jeet by Chitra Soundar, author of over 50 children’s books in the UK, India and the US. Sindhu and Jeet are back to solve more cases with observation, imagination and a whole load of legwork. Back home in Chennai after their adventures in London (which featured in Sindhu and Jeet’s Detective Agency), the detective work doesn’t stop! These page-turning stories are accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq. The Sindhu and Jeet books can be read in any order. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps Bloomsbury Readers: awesome reading adventures for every child.Trade ReviewAny list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Time Travel at Puddle Lane: A Bloomsbury Reader:
Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+) An exciting time-travel adventure by Emma Shevah, ideal for fans of Horrible Histories. The librarian at Ariella and Yosef’s school loves History. She even has a collection of historical objects in the library. When she starts acting strangely, Ariella and Yosef can’t resist investigating. Transported back to Georgian London, how will they get back home? This thrilling story features beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Laura Catalán. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for KeepsTrade ReviewAny list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *This is a very nice and compact history lesson which gives a vivid picture of Georgian London, which could easily be used to support lessons on that period of British history, and especially the subject of the British Empire, slavery, the limitations of medical care in the 1880s, the social divide, and so on. The educational elements are nicely interwoven within otherwise a relatable, adventurous, and heartfelt story to make the reading experience accessible but also fun. -- Marzena Currie * The School Librarian *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mischief on the Moors: A Bloomsbury Reader
Book SynopsisBook Band: Grey, ideal for ages 8+ A hilarious folklore-inspired adventure featuring two BMX-riding heroines by award-winning author Stephen Davies. Daisy and Liberty are two bored sisters living in The-Middle-of-Nowhere, Dartmoor. The most adventure they ever have is riding their BMX bikes around the local abandoned quarry, until one day they come across a mysterious creature, and their world turns upside down! This magical adventure is immersed in local Dartmoor legend, and features black-and-white illustrations by Marta Dorado. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for KeepsTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR BLOOMSBURY READERS … any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Mystery in Flat 6B: A Bloomsbury Reader
Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Blue, ideal for ages 9+ A heart-warming story about friendship and finding your place in the world set in an urban city, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Twelve-year-old JoJo is going through a difficult time: his dad has lost his job, his best friends have completely forgotten he exists, and he’s even developed an annoying nervous tick. So when he and his dad move into a new flat, the last thing he needs is a scary new neighbour! This contemporary mystery features black-and-white illustrations. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for KeepsTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR BLOOMSBURY READERS … any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Rida and Madiya: A Bloomsbury Reader
Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Red, ideal for ages 10+ An uplifting story about family and overcoming differences, written by debut author Niyla Farook. Rida and Madiya may have the same mum, but that’s about all they have in common. They argue about everything, and when they find out the local library is in trouble, their competition over who can raise the most money only ends up making things worse between them! Working together might be the only way to save the library, but can the sisters put their differences aside to do it? This heart-warming story of siblinghood features beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Umair Najeeb Khan. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for KeepsTrade ReviewA delightfully funny and heart-warming story about sisterhood and working together. The characters practically leap off the page. -- Aisha Bushby * Author of 'A Pocketful of Stars' and the 'Moonchild' series *A realistic lens into the hardships and joys of sisterhood. Rida and Madiya felt like characters I knew intimately, and I couldn't help but cheer them on together. -- M.T. Khan * Author of 'Nura and the Immortal Palace' *A sweet, funny story about the ups and downs of sisterhood. Rida and Madiya are lively, endearing characters that readers will love. -- Radiya Hafiza * Author of 'Rumaysa: A Fairytale' and 'Rumaysa: Ever After' *PRAISE FOR BLOOMSBURY READERS … any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *
£6.99
BookLife Publishing You Cannot Play with Us, Pete!
Book SynopsisPete tries to join in and play with the other dinosaurs, but he finds that his little arms make this difficult for him. Will he find a game he can play?
£6.23
BookLife Publishing The Enchanted Cornet
Book SynopsisMarco is sad because Buttercup the cow is unwell. He gets a cornet from the market to cheer himself up, but will he be able to cheer up Buttercup?
£6.23
BookLife Publishing The Secret Cow Club
Book SynopsisJive Town isn't like other towns. No, it is much stranger! It has a secret; one that, when Colin, Baz and Sumar discover it, will change the way they see their town forever The Secret Cow Club.
£5.99
BookLife Publishing Hop a Lot!
Book SynopsisHow do animals get around? Some gallop, while others scurry. These animals all hop!
£5.62
BookLife Publishing Kick it, Kim!
Book SynopsisKim is a kid, and Kim can kick. Can Kim kick the ball to win the game?
£5.62
BookLife Publishing Can I Kick It?
Book SynopsisThere are lots of things that you can kick, but should you kick them? Take a look at some things and think about if you can kick them.
£5.62
BookLife Publishing A Dog Can
Book SynopsisFind out about some of the brilliant things that dogs can do.
£5.62
BookLife Publishing Pack a Bag
Book SynopsisIt can be hard to pack a bag. Can you get it all to fit?
£5.94
BookLife Publishing A Fun Run
Book SynopsisHow far can you run? Can you run in a fun run?
£5.94
BookLife Publishing In the Goal
Book SynopsisThe team has their uniforms, and their coach is teaching them to kick. But can they win the match?
£5.94
Maverick Arts Publishing Bumping Pumpkins
Book SynopsisThe pixies like to grow pumpkins. The goblins do not because it is too much bother. What will the goblins do when they see the lovely, big pumpkins grown by the pixies?
£6.99
Maverick Arts Publishing The Fish Thief
Book SynopsisIt is Inspector Parkin's birthday, but somebody has stolen his birthday fish. Will he find the thief?
£6.99
Maverick Arts Publishing Magnetta Diamond and the Skate Mates
Book SynopsisJoin Magnetta Diamond, a.k.a. Margaret, in a mission to stop the evil supervillain Outa Sight from destroying the world with her magnetic bots! Using her newly acquired superpowers and the help of the Skate Mates, can Magnetta and her friends catch Outa Sight in time?
£6.99
Maverick Arts Publishing Gloria the Gladiator
Book SynopsisGloria dreams of being a gladiator, but girls aren''t allowed to fight! She trains in secret, desperate to join her brothers in gladiator battles. One day, Gloria sneaks in to a trial battle, and is surprised to be invited to the Emperor''s Young Gladiators Tournament! But can she fight while keeping her identity hidden?
£6.99
Maverick Arts Publishing Mud Brothers
Book SynopsisHaving grown up in the city, Sol, Olatunde and Shaun must prove that they can navigate across the moors and reach a set place by a deadline. The stakes are high as, by showing their teamwork and resilience, they could secure much-needed funding for their youth club. But strange events convince Olatunde that an alien invasion is underway, so when their guide goes missing the boys fear the worst. Can they carry out a daring rescue and still make the finish line in time?
£7.59
Maverick Arts Publishing No Escape
Book SynopsisThe Hopsworth Hoopers are a basketball team with big problems! They can't work as a team and don't see how Coach's escape room experience will change that. But when the experience becomes less of a game and more a matter of life and death, the Hopsworth Hoopers must work together to escape the ghoulish goings on!
£7.59
Maverick Arts Publishing Dimension Hopper
Book SynopsisPixel Coding is an 8-year-old genius. He has invented a Dimension Hoppera watch that lets him hop into computer games and bring back the power-ups'. However, a villain known as The Toymaster wants to put an end to video games, and starts corrupting them with a supervirus! Will Pixel and his new friend, Rahul, be able to stop him and save their games?
£7.59
Maverick Arts Publishing Tiger Lost
Book SynopsisA small tiger cub gets lost. They are looking for their family. They come across other animals along the way, and some of them are a bit scary. When a big shadow looms over, they are frightened. But thankfully, it's just their parent!
£6.23
Maverick Arts Publishing Shadow Crime Club
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£6.99
BookLife Publishing Lazy Dog and Panic at the Beach
Book SynopsisLazy Dog This lazy dog doesn''t want to play... Or does she? Panic at the Beach A family day out at the beach is lots of fun for everyone, until somebody wanders off.
£6.23
BookLife Publishing Pizza Mouse and The Shopping List
Book SynopsisPizza Mouse Follow the adventures of a tiny mouse as he gobbles pizza and makes an unexpected friend. The Shopping List Grandma needs some help with her shopping, but will a naughty cat cause problems?
£6.23
BookLife Publishing Flynn's Fantastic Flight
Book SynopsisFlynn loves bubble gum. He wanted to blow a bubble so big that it would lift him off the ground. But Flynn wasn''t prepared for the adventure his bubble was about to take him onâ
£5.99
BookLife Publishing The Magic Button
Book SynopsisJacob would rather be playing videogames than doing anything else. He doesn''t have to feel worried when he''s saving the world, after all. But when his strange Auntie Nush sends him a magic button for his birthday, Jacob will have to learn the true meaning of courageâ
£5.99
