Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisBlair can''t wait to take part in the raft race at the annual Summer Fair. The race starts really well, but will heavy rain spoil the big day? (Letter-sounds featured: oi air /y+oor/ -ure /eer/ ear /uh/ -er)The River Raft Dash is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5.
£8.50
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisJake wants to play with his mum, but she is too busy with her work. He decides to create his own board game. Jake is very proud of his game, but will Mum be impressed? (Letter-sounds featured: /w/ wh /f/ ph /ai/ ay a-e) Jake''s Game is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5.
£8.50
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisAsaph has hurt his leg and can''t go on holiday to visit his gran in Kenya. Gran video-calls him every day to cheer him up. She even plans to take him on safari with her via her tablet! (Letter-sounds featured: /w/ wh /f/ ph /ai/ ay a-e) No Holiday for Asaph is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5.
£8.50
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisOatmeal cookies are a yummy treat. Follow the instructions in this book and you can bake them yourself! (Letter-sounds featured: /ai/ a /ee/ ea e-e -ie)Oatmeal Cookies is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 4-5.
£8.50
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisChang dreams of being the champion peach-grower at the annual Peach Feast. But one morning he discovers that someone has stolen his peaches! Will he find out who did it and win the Peach Feast championship? (Letter-sounds featured: /ai/ a /ee/ ea e-e -ie)The Peach Feast is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 4-5.
£8.50
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisJoin us in the Scottish Highlands to discover the wildlife that lives there. There are red squirrels, pine martins, otters and even wildcats! What other wildlife can you see in Scotland? (Letter-sounds featured: /igh/ -ie i-e i -y) Scotland''s Wildlife is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6.
£8.50
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisSpike and his dad go on a bike ride to visit their elderly friend, Mike. Mike is very sad as he has lost his beloved cat, Bella. Spike decides to try and find her. Will ''Spike the Spy'' find Bella and reunite her with Mike? Find out in this fun comic-strip story! (Letter-sounds featured: /igh/ -ie i-e i -y)Spike the Spy is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 5-6.
£8.50
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisRover''s owner has left him home alone and he is hungry. When he smells a fresh bone, he follows his nose to find it. Will he return home with a bone? Or will the dogs from the Oak Road Gang get there first? Find out in this fun comic-strip story. (Letter-sounds featured: /oa/ ow o-e -oe o /ee/ -ey -y)Rover Follows his Nose is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 5-6.
£8.50
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisWhen Jack acquires a golden bird that lays golden eggs, he goes to the market to sell the eggs. At the market everyone strokes the golden bird, but they end up getting stuck together! Who can set them free? (Letter-sounds featured: long /oo/ ew /y+oo/ ew /ur/ ir er /ou/ ou /oi/ oy).All Stuck Together part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 5-6.
£8.93
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisJoin Oskar and his mum on their snowy trip to Lapland! They see reindeer, ride on a husky-sled, and have dinner cooked on an open fire. But what does Oskar enjoy most about the trip? (Letter-sounds featured: /or/ au aw long /oo/ /oa/ ou short /oo/ oul /ur/ ear (w)or /eer/ eer).My Lapland Trip is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 5-6.
£8.93
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisA famous author is coming to open the school''s Book Barn. The children are going to put on a play for him. But are they ready? Are they about to put on the worst show in the world? Find out in this fun comic-strip story! (Letter-sounds featured: /or/ au aw long /oo/ /oa/ ou short /oo/ oul /ur/ ear (w)or /eer/ eer).The Worst Show in the World is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6.
£8.93
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisCan Gemma bring the old Dance Palace back to life? You (and all of Gemma''s friends from her dance class) are invited to find out! (Letter-sounds featured: /s/ c(e) c(i) c(y) se ce /j/ g(e) g(i) g(y) /e/ ea)The Dance Palace is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6.
£8.49
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisTom Thumb may be tiny, but he has big ideas! Can he stop a gang of robbers and save the day? (Letter-sounds featured: /ul/ -le /d/ /t/ -ed /m/ -mb /n/ kn-)Tom Thumb Saves the Day is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 5-6.
£8.93
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisSunny and Sanjay are in the countryside collecting things for the school science table. Sunny is convinced that they are on an adventure, but Sanjay does not agree! When they find a crystal in a bird''s nest, and a ruined castle, Sanjay starts to change his mind! (Letter-sounds featured: /ch+u/ -ture /i/ -y /s/ sc -st-)This is NOT an Adventure Story! is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 5-6.
£8.93
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisJaveed thinks magicians are boring until he meets Faiz the Fantastic and his amazing vanishing box! Inspired by Faiz''s illusions, Javeed decides to learn some magic tricks and puts on a show for his family and friends. Will the show be a success? (Letter-sounds featured: /o/ (w)a /sh/ ssi ci ti)Javeed the Magician is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6.
£8.93
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Pupil Practice
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£7.21
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Pupil Practice
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£7.21
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Pupil Practice
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£7.21
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Pupil Practice
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£6.95
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisVroom vroom! It''s time for the Road Car Cup and Scoot is joining the race. Scoot is nervous because he''s just a worn-out little car. How can he go up against the super fast Flash? (Letter-sounds featured: igh oa oo ar or) The Road Car Cup is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5.
£8.50
Spark Spelling Skills Grade 2 Flash Kids Harcourt
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£9.72
Spark Language Arts Grade 4 Flash Kids Harcourt Family
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£7.82
Spark Writing Skills Grade 1 Flash Kids Harcourt Family
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£7.82
Spark Writing Skills Grade 6 Flash Kids Harcourt Family
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£7.82
SAGE Publications Inc Digital Storytelling in the Classroom
Book SynopsisA must-read for incorporating digital literacy into your classroom! As the saying goes, If you want someone to remember something, tell them a story. But if you really want your students to remember what they learn, then let them create their own digital stories.Digital storytelling empowers your students to be confident communicators and creators of media as they gain essential 21st-century literacy skills and reach deeper understandings in all areas of the curriculum. Aligned with refreshed ISTE and Common Core standards, this new edition of Digital Storytelling in the Classroom includes: Practical techniques for combining storytelling with your curriculum content Tips for exploring effective storytelling principles through emerging digital media as well as via traditional literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking, and art Information on relevant copyright and fair use laws Visual aids and videTable of ContentsForeword by David D. Thornburg Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Part I. Storytelling, Education, and the New Media 1. Confessions of a Digital Storytelling Teacher: Twenty Revelations About Digital Storytelling in Education 2. Defining and Discussing Digital Storytelling: Helping Teachers See, Think, and Talk About Digital Storytelling 3. Digital Storytelling as an Educational Tool: Standards, Planning, and Literacy 4. Assessing Digital Stories: The Opportunities and Challenges of New Media Evaluation Part II. The Art and Practice of Storytelling 5. Thinking About Story: The Story Core, Story Mapping, Story Types 6. Applying Story Maps, Using Story Tables: Seeing the Core, Mapping the Story, Creating a Story Table 7. Story Planning Considerations: Tips, Techniques, Lessons Learned 8. Transformation Formations: How We, and the Characters in Our Stories, Change 9. More Story Maps: From Aristotle to Present Day 10. Other Kinds of Stories: Other Story Forms and Story Perspectives Part III. Going Digital 11. The Media Production Process, Phase I: Developing the Story 12. The Media Production Process, Phases II-V: From Preproduction to Performance 13. The Digital Storytelling Toolbox: The Tools Teachers and Students Need to Tell Digital Stories 14. Media Grammar for Teachers: Assessing Media Expression 15. Copyright, Fair Use, and UOPS: Living in the Gray Zone, Doing the Right Thing, and Protecting Yourself Epilogue: If I Had a Time Machine Resource A. Teaching Oral Storytelling Resource B. Audio Techniques for Video Recording Oral Storytelling Resource C. Audio Techniques for Interviewing People Resource D. Freytag′s Pyramid Resource E. Grammar of Camera Angles Resource F. What′s Scannable? Resource G. Joseph Campbell′s Story Adventure Diagram Resource H. Visual Portrait of a Story References Index
£30.59
Guilford Publications Word Sorts and More Second Edition
Book SynopsisTens of thousands of teachers have used this skillfully crafted book to build children's word knowledge with engaging categorization activities organized by spelling stages. Featuring rich classroom examples, the revised and expanded second edition gives increased attention to teaching English learners (ELs), among other enhancements.Trade Review"The second edition highlights Ganske's ‘next-generation’ word study, which strategically integrates academic vocabulary instruction with word study. Ganske provides classroom teachers and specialists with authentic tools and resources for developing students’ knowledge using cognitive engagement, academic conversations, and explicit instruction. Lesson scenarios with accompanying classroom snapshots weave theory into practice, covering the ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘how’ of effective teaching. Our district is just beginning a deep study of academic language, and I know this book will capably guide us."--Bev Taylor, MSE, K-5 reading specialist, Wasco Elementary School, St. Charles, Illinois "This book continues to be an indispensable professional resource for every elementary teacher and English language instructor. Whether you are a novice or seasoned educator, Ganske provides comprehensive instruction for helping students to discern orthography and vocabulary in greater depth. The SAIL framework, coupled with classroom transcripts, shows how teachers can foster discussion that leads to increased understanding of academic vocabulary and everyday words. The perspectives of several teachers sharing their keen insights and reflections are valuable, as are the book's assessments, suggested games, and sample lessons."--Connie Largent, MS, Principal, Stonegate Elementary School, Zionsville, Indiana "Ganske’s second edition is rich with useful materials to help teachers meet the individual word study needs of their students. Teacher perspectives and examples of teacher–student conversations offer excellent models of high-quality instruction. Time-saving word and picture cards are just right for sorting while engaging students in deep learning about words. The new chapter on English learners and the supplemental online resources are welcome additions, presenting readers with both theoretical and practical insights into helping children learn to read, write, and spell in English.”--Patricia L. Scharer, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State University -Table of ContentsI. Setting the Stage 1. Next Generation Word Study 2. Voices on Word Learning and Instruction: Teacher Perspectives and Suggestions 3. Voices on Word Learning and Instruction: Researchers Address English Learners and Effective Interactions II. Word Study for Emergent Learners III. Word Study for Letter Name Spellers IV. Word Study for Within Word Pattern Spellers Appendix A. Assessments and Sample Lessons Appendix B. Performance Records Appendix C. Oh No! Card Game Appendix D. Make-It, Break-It Letter Cards Appendix E. Working with Spanish-Speaking English Learners Appendix F. Templates and Other Materials References Index of Words and Pictures Used in the Sorts
£38.94
Guilford Publications Word Sorts and More Second Edition
Book SynopsisTens of thousands of teachers have used this skillfully crafted book to build children's word knowledge with engaging categorization activities organized by spelling stages. Featuring rich classroom examples, the revised and expanded second edition gives increased attention to teaching English learners (ELs), among other enhancements.Trade Review"The second edition highlights Ganske's ‘next-generation’ word study, which strategically integrates academic vocabulary instruction with word study. Ganske provides classroom teachers and specialists with authentic tools and resources for developing students’ knowledge using cognitive engagement, academic conversations, and explicit instruction. Lesson scenarios with accompanying classroom snapshots weave theory into practice, covering the ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘how’ of effective teaching. Our district is just beginning a deep study of academic language, and I know this book will capably guide us."--Bev Taylor, MSE, K-5 reading specialist, Wasco Elementary School, St. Charles, Illinois "This book continues to be an indispensable professional resource for every elementary teacher and English language instructor. Whether you are a novice or seasoned educator, Ganske provides comprehensive instruction for helping students to discern orthography and vocabulary in greater depth. The SAIL framework, coupled with classroom transcripts, shows how teachers can foster discussion that leads to increased understanding of academic vocabulary and everyday words. The perspectives of several teachers sharing their keen insights and reflections are valuable, as are the book's assessments, suggested games, and sample lessons."--Connie Largent, MS, Principal, Stonegate Elementary School, Zionsville, Indiana "Ganske’s second edition is rich with useful materials to help teachers meet the individual word study needs of their students. Teacher perspectives and examples of teacher–student conversations offer excellent models of high-quality instruction. Time-saving word and picture cards are just right for sorting while engaging students in deep learning about words. The new chapter on English learners and the supplemental online resources are welcome additions, presenting readers with both theoretical and practical insights into helping children learn to read, write, and spell in English.”--Patricia L. Scharer, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State University -Table of ContentsI. Setting the Stage 1. Next Generation Word Study 2. Voices on Word Learning and Instruction: Teacher Perspectives and Suggestions 3. Voices on Word Learning and Instruction: Researchers Address English Learners and Effective Interactions II. Word Study for Emergent Learners III. Word Study for Letter Name Spellers IV. Word Study for Within Word Pattern Spellers Appendix A. Assessments and Sample Lessons Appendix B. Performance Records Appendix C. Oh No! Card Game Appendix D. Make-It, Break-It Letter Cards Appendix E. Working with Spanish-Speaking English Learners Appendix F. Templates and Other Materials References Index of Words and Pictures Used in the Sorts
£58.89
Guilford Publications Literacy Changemakers
Book SynopsisThis inspiring book shows how K-12 teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, and school- and district-level administrators can work together to make needed instructional improvements while fostering a lifelong love of reading and writing. The book presents collaborative leadership strategies and research-based best practices for creating joyful, effective learning environments. It includes ways to evaluate and recalibrate literacy programs for sustainable change, provide students with a wide variety of engaging reading opportunities, meet the needs of English learners and adolescent learners, partner with families, and enhance professional learning and development. Teacher-friendly features include practical tips and Stop, Think, and Take Action sections in each chapter. Several reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"The authors have done an excellent job of offering both initial knowledge for new teachers and deeper knowledge for ongoing learning about ways to support literacy growth across the grades for English speakers and multilingual students--and how to do this as part of a collegial team….The tone of this book is one of joy because it is chock full of real-world ideas that will indeed work for you, your faculty, and your students."--from the Foreword by Diane Lapp, EdD, Distinguished Professor of Education, San Diego State University; instructional coach and teacher, Health Sciences High and Middle College "An amazing book that shares powerful practices to implement immediately in our work. There are ideas in every chapter for those who perform various roles in schools, including district-level administrators and staff developers. Engaging 'Lit Ideas' woven throughout the book offer practical tips to bring joy to our readers and writers of all ages. I appreciate the stories from classrooms and schools and the authors' suggestions for other resources to explore. This book should be on the shelf of every educator who believes in the potential of literacy to change lives."--Julia Reynolds, PhD, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Allendale Public Schools, Michigan "Outlines a framework that empowers literacy professionals--from classroom teachers to literacy specialists to principals--to be innovators in curriculum and pedagogy. The idea of bringing joy into the classroom to help students realize their potential as readers and writers is powerfully student centered. The book includes small and big ideas for working together in a school to make a difference in the literacy development of students. Students in my literacy coaching course will find that the text provides a practical and relevant roadmap to support systemic work. The book is full of practical 'do-now' ideas as well as suggestions for bigger systemic processes, and its conversational style makes it approachable and relatable."--Catherine M. Kelly, PhD, Department of Education, St. Catherine University "Kunz, Hall, and Lella deliver an encouraging and practical guide to making changes in literacy teaching at the school or district level. Acknowledging the challenges of being a changemaker, the authors offer practical strategies for supporting professional development, encouraging the adoption of new teaching techniques, and welcoming the voices of students and parents. Ways to improve the experiences of young learners, adolescent learners, and multilingual learners are specifically addressed. The authors' enthusiastic voices and detailed suggestions will inspire and prepare readers to lead the way to sustainable change."--Susan Dougherty, EdD, College of Education and Human Services, Rider University-Table of ContentsForeword, Diane Lapp 1. Shared Literacy Leadership: Getting Involved on Behalf of All Readers and Writers 2. Engaging and Joyful Literacy Leadership 3. Telling Your School or District’s Literacy “Story” 4. Rethinking Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities: Teacher-Centered Opportunities for Authentic Buy-In 5. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Makes the Best Learning Environment? 6. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Works for Early Literacy? 7. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Works for Adolescent Learners? 8. “Eyes Lit Up With Joy”: Advocating for Multilingual Learners 9. Family Literacy 10. New Literacies and Technology References Index
£26.99
Guilford Publications Literacy Changemakers
Book SynopsisThis inspiring book shows how K-12 teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, and school- and district-level administrators can work together to make needed instructional improvements while fostering a lifelong love of reading and writing. The book presents collaborative leadership strategies and research-based best practices for creating joyful, effective learning environments. It includes ways to evaluate and recalibrate literacy programs for sustainable change, provide students with a wide variety of engaging reading opportunities, meet the needs of English learners and adolescent learners, partner with families, and enhance professional learning and development. Teacher-friendly features include practical tips and Stop, Think, and Take Action sections in each chapter. Several reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"The authors have done an excellent job of offering both initial knowledge for new teachers and deeper knowledge for ongoing learning about ways to support literacy growth across the grades for English speakers and multilingual students--and how to do this as part of a collegial team….The tone of this book is one of joy because it is chock full of real-world ideas that will indeed work for you, your faculty, and your students."--from the Foreword by Diane Lapp, EdD, Distinguished Professor of Education, San Diego State University; instructional coach and teacher, Health Sciences High and Middle College "An amazing book that shares powerful practices to implement immediately in our work. There are ideas in every chapter for those who perform various roles in schools, including district-level administrators and staff developers. Engaging 'Lit Ideas' woven throughout the book offer practical tips to bring joy to our readers and writers of all ages. I appreciate the stories from classrooms and schools and the authors' suggestions for other resources to explore. This book should be on the shelf of every educator who believes in the potential of literacy to change lives."--Julia Reynolds, PhD, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Allendale Public Schools, Michigan "Outlines a framework that empowers literacy professionals--from classroom teachers to literacy specialists to principals--to be innovators in curriculum and pedagogy. The idea of bringing joy into the classroom to help students realize their potential as readers and writers is powerfully student centered. The book includes small and big ideas for working together in a school to make a difference in the literacy development of students. Students in my literacy coaching course will find that the text provides a practical and relevant roadmap to support systemic work. The book is full of practical 'do-now' ideas as well as suggestions for bigger systemic processes, and its conversational style makes it approachable and relatable."--Catherine M. Kelly, PhD, Department of Education, St. Catherine University "Kunz, Hall, and Lella deliver an encouraging and practical guide to making changes in literacy teaching at the school or district level. Acknowledging the challenges of being a changemaker, the authors offer practical strategies for supporting professional development, encouraging the adoption of new teaching techniques, and welcoming the voices of students and parents. Ways to improve the experiences of young learners, adolescent learners, and multilingual learners are specifically addressed. The authors' enthusiastic voices and detailed suggestions will inspire and prepare readers to lead the way to sustainable change."--Susan Dougherty, EdD, College of Education and Human Services, Rider University-Table of ContentsForeword, Diane Lapp 1. Shared Literacy Leadership: Getting Involved on Behalf of All Readers and Writers 2. Engaging and Joyful Literacy Leadership 3. Telling Your School or District’s Literacy “Story” 4. Rethinking Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities: Teacher-Centered Opportunities for Authentic Buy-In 5. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Makes the Best Learning Environment? 6. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Works for Early Literacy? 7. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Works for Adolescent Learners? 8. “Eyes Lit Up With Joy”: Advocating for Multilingual Learners 9. Family Literacy 10. New Literacies and Technology References Index
£39.99
Guilford Publications The Literacy Specialist Fourth Edition
Book SynopsisThe definitive practitioner resource and text for developing excellence as a PreK-12 literacy/reading specialist is now updated to reflect key changes in the field. Delving into the literacy specialist's multiple leadership roles, the book provides strategies for teaching children experiencing difficulty with reading and writing; supporting teachers through coaching and professional learning opportunities; designing curricula; conducting assessments at the student, classroom, and school levels; and building strong school, family, and community partnerships. Pedagogical features include vignettes from exemplary practitioners, questions for discussion and reflection, follow-up activities, and ideas for instructors and workshop leaders. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 x 11 size. Previous edition title: The Reading Specialist, Third Edition. New to This Edition *Broader view of literacy now encompasses reading,Trade Review"This book has been a touchstone text for my students since the first edition. Current and future reading specialists, literacy coaches, and literacy leaders of every kind will appreciate the important updates in the fourth edition--a focus on technology, attention to the ILA's Standards 2017, an emphasis on culturally relevant instruction, and much more. The original content focusing on the roles and responsibilities of literacy leaders across all levels is more applicable today than ever. I will absolutely continue to recommend this book to all of my literacy and leadership graduate students and colleagues!"--Jacy Ippolito, EdD, Secondary and Higher Education Department, Salem State University "The fourth edition brings this work up to date with a broader conceptualization of the role that literacy specialists play in improving learning across student, classroom, and organizational levels. The book is full of practical applications and engaging vignettes. With expanded attention to oral language development, multiliteracies, digital tools, linguistic and cultural diversity, disciplinary literacies, and secondary school contexts, the fourth edition is a page-turning instructional resource that both novice and experienced specialists will want to keep forever."--Dana A. Robertson, EdD, Executive Director, Literacy Research Center and Clinic, and Associate Professor of Teacher Education, University of Wyoming "Comprehensive and far-reaching, this fourth edition both represents and expands current thinking about the ways that literacy specialists can make a real difference in improving instruction for all students. The authors present rich research from multiple disciplines and draw connections to optimal leadership and coaching practices. With vignettes written by practitioners and a case study that develops across the text, the authors provide situated and timely guidance. Questions and challenges facing literacy specialists are explored in a manner that deepens the reader's understanding of different perspectives while building a 'can-do' approach to problem solving. Especially appropriate for teacher educators is the fourth edition's alignment with the ILA's Standards 2017. I highly recommend this text."--Victoria J. Risko, EdD, Professor Emerita, Vanderbilt University; past president, International Literacy Association-Table of Contents1. The Role of Literacy Professionals in Schools, Classrooms, and Communities 2. Teaching Students: An Overview of the Instructional Role 3. The Instructional Role: Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating 4. Leadership of the Literacy Specialist: What Does It Mean? 5. Professional Learning: The New Professional Development 6. Coaching: Improving Classroom and School Literacy Instruction 7. Coaching Individual Teachers to Improve Literacy Teaching and Learning 8. Developing a School Literacy Program: Facilitating School Change 9. Assessment of Classroom and School Literacy Programs 10. School, Community, and Family Partnerships 11. Making Your Voice Matter: Contributions to the Professional Community 12. The Literacy Specialist as Lifelong Learner: Addressing Challenges and Changes Appendix A. Coaching Summary Sheet: The Observation Cycle Appendix B. Observation Protocol for Content-Area Instruction Appendix C. Sample Observation Form for Scripting Lesson Appendix D. Website Resources Appendix E. Preparation for Job Interviews Appendix F. Ideas for Course or Workshop Instructors References Index
£38.94
Guilford Publications The Literacy Specialist Fourth Edition
Book SynopsisThe definitive practitioner resource and text for developing excellence as a PreK-12 literacy/reading specialist is now updated to reflect key changes in the field. Delving into the literacy specialist's multiple leadership roles, the book provides strategies for teaching children experiencing difficulty with reading and writing; supporting teachers through coaching and professional learning opportunities; designing curricula; conducting assessments at the student, classroom, and school levels; and building strong school, family, and community partnerships. Pedagogical features include vignettes from exemplary practitioners, questions for discussion and reflection, follow-up activities, and ideas for instructors and workshop leaders. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 x 11 size. Previous edition title: The Reading Specialist, Third Edition. New to This Edition *Broader view of literacy now encompasses reading,Trade Review"This book has been a touchstone text for my students since the first edition. Current and future reading specialists, literacy coaches, and literacy leaders of every kind will appreciate the important updates in the fourth edition--a focus on technology, attention to the ILA's Standards 2017, an emphasis on culturally relevant instruction, and much more. The original content focusing on the roles and responsibilities of literacy leaders across all levels is more applicable today than ever. I will absolutely continue to recommend this book to all of my literacy and leadership graduate students and colleagues!"--Jacy Ippolito, EdD, Secondary and Higher Education Department, Salem State University "The fourth edition brings this work up to date with a broader conceptualization of the role that literacy specialists play in improving learning across student, classroom, and organizational levels. The book is full of practical applications and engaging vignettes. With expanded attention to oral language development, multiliteracies, digital tools, linguistic and cultural diversity, disciplinary literacies, and secondary school contexts, the fourth edition is a page-turning instructional resource that both novice and experienced specialists will want to keep forever."--Dana A. Robertson, EdD, Executive Director, Literacy Research Center and Clinic, and Associate Professor of Teacher Education, University of Wyoming "Comprehensive and far-reaching, this fourth edition both represents and expands current thinking about the ways that literacy specialists can make a real difference in improving instruction for all students. The authors present rich research from multiple disciplines and draw connections to optimal leadership and coaching practices. With vignettes written by practitioners and a case study that develops across the text, the authors provide situated and timely guidance. Questions and challenges facing literacy specialists are explored in a manner that deepens the reader's understanding of different perspectives while building a 'can-do' approach to problem solving. Especially appropriate for teacher educators is the fourth edition's alignment with the ILA's Standards 2017. I highly recommend this text."--Victoria J. Risko, EdD, Professor Emerita, Vanderbilt University; past president, International Literacy Association-Table of Contents1. The Role of Literacy Professionals in Schools, Classrooms, and Communities 2. Teaching Students: An Overview of the Instructional Role 3. The Instructional Role: Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating 4. Leadership of the Literacy Specialist: What Does It Mean? 5. Professional Learning: The New Professional Development 6. Coaching: Improving Classroom and School Literacy Instruction 7. Coaching Individual Teachers to Improve Literacy Teaching and Learning 8. Developing a School Literacy Program: Facilitating School Change 9. Assessment of Classroom and School Literacy Programs 10. School, Community, and Family Partnerships 11. Making Your Voice Matter: Contributions to the Professional Community 12. The Literacy Specialist as Lifelong Learner: Addressing Challenges and Changes Appendix A. Coaching Summary Sheet: The Observation Cycle Appendix B. Observation Protocol for Content-Area Instruction Appendix C. Sample Observation Form for Scripting Lesson Appendix D. Website Resources Appendix E. Preparation for Job Interviews Appendix F. Ideas for Course or Workshop Instructors References Index
£56.99
Guilford Publications Designing MeaningBased Interventions for
Book SynopsisThis practical volume helps K-8 teachers implement effective reading interventions that support comprehension and engage students with age-appropriate texts. Presented is a range of strategies for addressing difficulties in the core areas of word identification, fluency, and comprehension.Trade Review"Johnson's presentation of a meaning-based approach in the design of interventions for all struggling readers is well written and convincingly argued. This instructional plan is appropriate for any child experiencing difficulties acquiring reading proficiencies, including those labeled as dyslexics. Johnson's approach shares little with traditional methods for teaching struggling readers--and I hope it will initiate needed changes in remedial and special education. If only every teacher preparing to become a reading specialist or special educator could read this book before they began their student teaching apprenticeship!"--Richard L. Allington, PhD, College of Education (Emeritus), The University of Tennessee, Knoxville "This book masterfully synthesizes the latest literacy acquisition research and provides critical pedagogical practices for targeting each student’s learning needs. It is an essential resource for preservice teachers, classroom teachers, reading interventionists, and special education teachers interested in capitalizing on responsive decision making. Johnson presents interventions that are cleverly designed to support accelerative progress, ensuring all students learn to read."--Mary R. Van Etten, MEd, district literacy specialist/Reading Recovery coordinator, Muskogee Public Schools, Oklahoma "During my time as a special educator and instructional coach, I longed for a framework that operationalized a meaning-based approach to reading interventions. Johnson lays out the rationale for such an approach and follows it up with a practical process. This book is a 'must read' for every special educator and for any educator who wants a solid resource for designing reading instruction that meets the needs of today's diverse classrooms."--Staci Gilpin, MSEd, former teacher and instructional coach; doctoral student in Educational Foundations and Research, University of North Dakota "Johnson provides a refreshing look at interventions for struggling readers and the need to focus on making meaning from text. He reinforces the idea that a majority of our students know how to read, but lack the skills necessary to make meaning. I appreciate this book's frank discussions of intervention fidelity, direct instruction, and the need to recognize the nuances each of our students bring with them. Johnson shares a concrete process for designing meaning-based interventions that I look forward to bringing to our special education licensure program!"--Amy Murzyn, EdD, School of Education and Social Work, College of St. Scholastica-Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Background Information 1. Instruction and Interventions 2. Educational Research and Theoretical Models 3. Understanding the Reading Process 4. Coming to a Common Understanding II. Elements of a Meaning-Based Intervention for Reading 5. How a Meaning-Based Intervention for Reading Works 6. Language Experience Activities 7. Word Work 8. Sight Words and Scope and Sequence Carts 9. Word Identification Strategies 10. Cloze and Maze Activities: Semantic Cueing 11. Writing for Reading 12. Fluency 13. Comprehension 14. Reading Practice (More, Please) III. Diagnosing, Assessing, and Monitoring Progress 15. Standardized Tests 16. Diagnosing the Problem 17. Progress Monitoring IV. Individualized Education Programs 18. Individualized Education Programs for Reading 19. Peer-Reviewed Research V. Designing Reading Interventions 20. Response-to-Intervention Particulars 21. Scientifically Based Research 22. When the Gold Standard Is Un-Golden: A Review of Torgesen et al. (2009) 23. Evaluating Research 24. Students with Dyslexia VI. Issues in Special Education 25. Problems in the Special Education World Epilogue References Index
£29.99
Guilford Publications Designing MeaningBased Interventions for
Book SynopsisThis practical volume helps K-8 teachers implement effective reading interventions that support comprehension and engage students with age-appropriate texts. Presented is a range of strategies for addressing difficulties in the core areas of word identification, fluency, and comprehension.Trade Review"Johnson's presentation of a meaning-based approach in the design of interventions for all struggling readers is well written and convincingly argued. This instructional plan is appropriate for any child experiencing difficulties acquiring reading proficiencies, including those labeled as dyslexics. Johnson's approach shares little with traditional methods for teaching struggling readers--and I hope it will initiate needed changes in remedial and special education. If only every teacher preparing to become a reading specialist or special educator could read this book before they began their student teaching apprenticeship!"--Richard L. Allington, PhD, College of Education (Emeritus), The University of Tennessee, Knoxville "This book masterfully synthesizes the latest literacy acquisition research and provides critical pedagogical practices for targeting each student’s learning needs. It is an essential resource for preservice teachers, classroom teachers, reading interventionists, and special education teachers interested in capitalizing on responsive decision making. Johnson presents interventions that are cleverly designed to support accelerative progress, ensuring all students learn to read."--Mary R. Van Etten, MEd, district literacy specialist/Reading Recovery coordinator, Muskogee Public Schools, Oklahoma "During my time as a special educator and instructional coach, I longed for a framework that operationalized a meaning-based approach to reading interventions. Johnson lays out the rationale for such an approach and follows it up with a practical process. This book is a 'must read' for every special educator and for any educator who wants a solid resource for designing reading instruction that meets the needs of today's diverse classrooms."--Staci Gilpin, MSEd, former teacher and instructional coach; doctoral student in Educational Foundations and Research, University of North Dakota "Johnson provides a refreshing look at interventions for struggling readers and the need to focus on making meaning from text. He reinforces the idea that a majority of our students know how to read, but lack the skills necessary to make meaning. I appreciate this book's frank discussions of intervention fidelity, direct instruction, and the need to recognize the nuances each of our students bring with them. Johnson shares a concrete process for designing meaning-based interventions that I look forward to bringing to our special education licensure program!"--Amy Murzyn, EdD, School of Education and Social Work, College of St. Scholastica-Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Background Information 1. Instruction and Interventions 2. Educational Research and Theoretical Models 3. Understanding the Reading Process 4. Coming to a Common Understanding II. Elements of a Meaning-Based Intervention for Reading 5. How a Meaning-Based Intervention for Reading Works 6. Language Experience Activities 7. Word Work 8. Sight Words and Scope and Sequence Carts 9. Word Identification Strategies 10. Cloze and Maze Activities: Semantic Cueing 11. Writing for Reading 12. Fluency 13. Comprehension 14. Reading Practice (More, Please) III. Diagnosing, Assessing, and Monitoring Progress 15. Standardized Tests 16. Diagnosing the Problem 17. Progress Monitoring IV. Individualized Education Programs 18. Individualized Education Programs for Reading 19. Peer-Reviewed Research V. Designing Reading Interventions 20. Response-to-Intervention Particulars 21. Scientifically Based Research 22. When the Gold Standard Is Un-Golden: A Review of Torgesen et al. (2009) 23. Evaluating Research 24. Students with Dyslexia VI. Issues in Special Education 25. Problems in the Special Education World Epilogue References Index
£42.74
Guilford Publications How to Plan Differentiated Reading Instruction
Book SynopsisMany K-3 teachers have relied on this book now with more than 50% new material to plan and deliver effective literacy instruction tailored to each student's needs.Trade Review"A smart, 'must-have' book for teachers, interventionists, and literacy coaches. Walpole and McKenna present a roadmap for a coordinated approach to assessment and instruction, while keeping the focus on the needs of individual students. The volume offers cost-effective models of instruction to meet the diverse needs of young learners. The many reproducible lesson plans and other tools are a bonus!"--Jennifer Allen, MEd, literacy specialist/coach, Waterville Public Schools, Maine "This practical book provides the specific guidance needed for precision teaching that differentiates reading instruction in daily practice. The authors answer the many 'how-to' questions about planning and logistics that beginning (and even more experienced) teachers are likely to have. The lesson plans are certain to be well thumbed, not only as instruction-ready resources, but also as models for creating additional lessons targeting essential skills. This second edition will be a welcome addition to the professional libraries of all educators who want to provide high-quality primary-grade reading instruction."--Kathleen A. Roskos, PhD, Department of Education and School Psychology, John Carroll University "The book's realistic, straightforward approach to differentiation provides teachers a viable way to embed differentiation into the classroom. The step-by-step plans and assessment system enhance professional learning. Teachers will appreciate how this book helps them plan and problem solve."--Cary B. Riches, EdD, Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PreK-12), Brandywine School District, Wilmington, Delaware -Table of Contents1. Setting the Stage 2. Models of Differentiation and Tiered Instruction 3. Using Assessments to Guide Differentiation 4. Targeting Phonological Awareness and Word Recognition 5. Targeting Word Recognition and Fluency 6. Targeting Fluency and Comprehension 7. Targeting Vocabulary and Comprehension 8. Making Differentiation Schoolwide
£47.49
Guilford Publications Reading Assessment to Promote Equitable Learning
Book SynopsisMany standard reading assessment approaches fail to capture the strengths and needs of students from diverse sociocultural, linguistic, and academic backgrounds. From expert authors, this book guides educators in planning and conducting meaningful, equitable assessments that empower K-5 teachers and students, inform responsive instruction, and help to guard against bias. The book's holistic view of reading encompasses areas from text comprehension and constrained skills to building trusting relationships and promoting studentsâ agency. Twenty-eight assessment strategies are explained in step-by-step detail, including helpful implementation examples and 32 reproducible forms that teachers can download and print in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"This book issues a resounding call to remove the cloak of invisibility in literacy assessment and foster more informed and equitable instructional practices. Building on their extensive experience and research with children and families, the authors make teachers and students visible, and show what standard assessments fail to tell us. The book features authentic vignettes with roadmaps to guide literacy professionals in implementing assessments in a diversity of school settings across different geographic locations. This is a much-needed resource for empowering students and teachers in today’s schools."--Doris Walker-Dalhouse, PhD, Department of Educational Policy and Leadership, Marquette University "A child's understanding of reading is about more than decoding--it involves prior experience, linguistic knowledge, agency, interests, and emotions. This book embraces cultural responsiveness in assessment, and is a needed professional development resource and text for all who provide reading instruction. The chapters present research, theory, and procedures for conducting assessments that capture children’s capabilities as well as their needs."--Lesley Mandel Morrow, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for Literacy Development, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey "Elish-Piper, Matthews, and Risko definitively place assessment back in the hands of teachers and their students. The authors’ strengths-based, humanizing approach to reading assessment puts students’ sense of self and agency first, and respects teachers as professionals and decision makers about what is right for their students. The book is packed with how-to suggestions, theoretical knowledge, and classroom vignettes. Teachers, administrators, and teacher educators will find clear guidance on a full suite of assessments that move beyond standardized measures toward ways to promote deeper engagement and learning. The authors demonstrate their deep understanding of the complex undertaking of assessing each student’s reading identities and abilities.”--Dana A. Robertson, EdD, School of Education, Virginia Tech-Table of ContentsForeword, H. Richard Milner 1. The Urgency of Now: Addressing Assessment Inequities 2. Understanding Students’ Funds of Identity 3. Building Trusting Relationships: The Linchpin of Productive and Effective Reading Assessment 4. Using Student Talk to Assess Students’ Reading Comprehension 5. Assessing Readers’ Text Comprehension 6. Assessing Constrained Skills within the Big Picture of Reading 7. Using Assessment to Support Students’ Development of Agency 8. Starting with Student Strengths 9. Literacy Assessment as Oeuvre: Teachers and Students Building a Visible Body of Work References Index
£47.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Lets do Punctuation 78
Book SynopsisFrom trusted primary education expert Andrew Brodie, the Let's Do series is the ideal home learning resource for children. Expertly designed to meet all the demands of the National Curriculum, the workbooks provide all the practice children need to build their confidence and boost their ability.Matched to the demands of the National Curriculum, the Let''s Do Punctuation workbooks have been carefully devised to match the appropriate age and stage of your child. Containing a rich variety of activity pages, each book has been designed for use at home and supports classroom learning.With regular progress tests and a complete answer section to aid assessment, this book is the perfect way for your child to practise their punctuation skills and consolidate their learning. And for added enjoyment and motivation, it also contains over 100 reward stickers!
£6.27
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Teaching for Mastery in Writing
Book SynopsisTeaching for Mastery in Writing provides a practical approach to developing mastery in writing which helps all primary children to develop their skills and inspires a love of writing. This innovative book follows an approach that integrates mastery into existing teaching sequences an approach which aims to improve the writing ability of all children, not just the more able.Writing is a tough discipline for children in today's primary schools. The number of skills they are expected to learn is a source of amazement to many adults outside education. It is no easier to teach, not least because of the many and varied demands on schools, including the National Curriculum, SPaG tests, assessment frameworks and inspections. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that teachers focus on helping children become the most effective communicators they can be through the medium of writing.Throughout the book, Mike Cain promotes the importance of a classroom culture characterised by focuseTrade ReviewIt's more important than ever that our children get good at words. The ideas in this book offer a strategy for learning to be good at words. Because just as with football and maths you can only get good at words if you practise, play, share, experiment and above all enjoy that richest of educational opportunities – failure. -- Frank Cottrell-Boyce, screenwriter, author and writer of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremonyEven though this book covers the ways to teach mastery in writing at a primary level I believe it can be easily adapted to teach secondary students who enter the next stage of schooling and are not at the required level of writing at the time -- UKEdChat
£14.24
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Grammarsaurus Key Stage 2
Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate all-in-one guide for teaching writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar in the primary classroom. Providing practical advice on teaching grammar and writing techniques through the use of non-fiction texts, Grammarsaurus is closely aligned to the National Curriculum and ensures teachers are addressing the right topics at the right time. Each chapter focuses on a non-fiction text type: instructions, explanations, non-chronological reports, diary entries, newspaper reports and persuasive texts. There are photocopiable model texts for each year group, along with annotated versions guiding teachers through language features, grammar, spelling and punctuation opportunities, saving hours of lesson planning. Mitch Hudson and Anna Richards, expert teachers and creators of the popular Grammarsaurus website, answer common questions from teachers: When should I teach this punctuation mark?'', or ''Which spellings should I be teaching my Year 3 class?'. With modTrade ReviewI've always found non-fiction writing harder to plan for, but this will definitely make the job easier! Most of the hard work is done for you, with annotated model texts matched to National Curriculum topics for each genre. What more could you want? -- Sophie Bartlett * Year 5/6 teacher and English lead, @_MissieBee *An amazing book for new and experienced teachers, bringing together high-quality text examples to suit curriculum expectations as well as the right grammar to match. It's going to save hours of endless scrolling for texts. -- Maaria Khan * Year 6 teacher and English Lead, @MissKhan__ *
£22.49
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - The Cat - Pink A: Comet Street
Book SynopsisWhose cat is that? There's a cat scampering around the flats, but where did it come from? Tess and Finn are determined to find out. The Cat is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years
£7.63
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Penguin Trouble - Turquoise:
Book SynopsisComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.When Finn, Asha, Tess and Rav are transported to the Antarctic, they meet a family of emperor penguins! The penguins help the friends stay warm – but when the dad penguin leaves without finding out where the food is, can Asha, Tess, Finn and Rav help the penguins in return?Reading age: 6-7 years
£9.37
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Dad - Pink A: Comet Street Kids
Book SynopsisAsha loves her dad! He's often busy doing things, but today he might just be planning a big surprise just for her... Dad is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years
£7.63
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - The Missing Cat - White: Comet
Book SynopsisComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Magic, Stefan’s cat, has gone missing! He can’t find him anywhere and his friends on Comet Street try to help, but they find every cat except his! Finn keeps hearing a noise, but where is it coming from? Will the friends ever manage to track Magic down? Reading age: 6-7 years
£10.23
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Snow Monkeys - Gold: Comet
Book SynopsisComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Finn hates having a bath, even after a football match. Then he and Rav are transported to Japan, where they meets lots of snow monkeys – all having a hot bath! But there’s one who hates bathing more than Finn and will do anything to avoid it … Can Rav and Finn change the monkey's mind?Reading age: 6-7 years
£10.23
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - The Puffin - Red A: Comet Street
Book SynopsisComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Tess's mum works at the wildlife park and today Tess is going with her. When they find an injured puffin they have to call the vet quickly. Can Tess help the puffin get better?Reading age: 4-5 years
£7.63
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Do Not Tell Dad - Yellow: Comet
Book SynopsisComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Rav and his family are going to the dentist, but his dad doesn't like having his teeth checked! Can Rav keep it a secret from his dad until they get there?Reading age: 5-6 years
£8.50
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Finn at the Farm - Yellow: Comet
Book SynopsisComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Finn's class are going on a trip to a farm where they're going to try lots of things to eat. But Finn is fussy with his food! Will he be brave and try things – or will he miss out?Reading age: 5-6 years
£8.50
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - The Boat Trip - Blue: Comet
Book SynopsisComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Rav's mum is taking him, Tess, Asha and Finn to the park. When they see the pedal boats they can't wait to have a go and soon start to have a race across the lake. Then they get stuck! How will they get out of the water?Reading age: 5-6 years
£8.50
Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet - Broken! - Green: Comet Street
Book SynopsisComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Finn loves playing football and can't wait to play in the cup final. But when he breaks his arm during a match, he's not allowed to play football for six weeks. Poor Finn! Will anything cheer him up?Reading age: 5-6 years
£8.93
