Search results for ""Author Kay Barnham""
Hachette Children's Group Feelings and Emotions: Feeling Shy
This picture book story explores what it feels like to be shy using everyday scenes and situations that children might be familiar with - perfect for children who might be feeling shy themselves. This book shows different reasons why young people might become shy, illustrates scenarios of them behaving shyly, and gives advice on how to become more confident and less shy.Ideal for home or classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with this feeling.Illustrated by the ever-popular and award-winning illustrator Mike Gordon, this book is part of a series of stories about feelings and emotions for 4 to 8-year-old children, which help children to understand their feelings and work out the best way to deal with them. This will boost their self-esteem and reinforce good behaviour. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Other titles are: Feeling Angry, Feeling Frightened, Feeling Jealous, Feeling Sad and Feeling Worried
£8.05
Hachette Children's Group Why Do I Have To ...: Tell the Truth?
If your kids don't fully understand why telling the truth is way better than telling a lie, then you should read this book together!Are they pretending to be ill to avoid cleaning their room, say they can do something when they haven't got a clue how to do it or telling fibs to impress their friends? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind about telling the truth instead.With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why telling the truth is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?
£9.37
Hachette Children's Group First Steps in Science: What is Light?
Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the sources and features of light in everyday life. Flex, Astro and Spark, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day skipping rocks, paddling and setting up camp on a Super Scout trip to the beach!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!
£9.37
Hachette Children's Group Jump into Jobs: Working with Weather
A fun and magical tour of the world of working with weather, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love weather? Do they think that they might want to work with weather one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of weather-related jobs that people do. Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working with Weather, Billie and Mia meet a meteorologist, a weather presenter, a storm chaser, an climatologist, a hydrologist, a weather photographer and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do and the weather they work with. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather
£9.37
Hachette Children's Group Look and Wonder: Amazing Animal Babies
Find out about different animals and their babies, from caterpillars to butterflies, joeys to kangaroos and cubs to lions.This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the wonderful world of nature in all its glory.'Look and Wonder' is a fresh, bold and bright, non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.Other titles in the series:A Stroll Through the SeasonsA Wonderful World of WeatherIncredible RainforestsThe Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle StoryThe Amazing Plant Life Cycle StoryThe Awesome Night SkyThe Great Big Water Cycle Adventure
£9.37
Hachette Children's Group Look and Wonder: A Stroll Through the Seasons
Take a stroll through the seasons! From bright spring blossoms to colourful autumn leaves, follow the wonderful changes that each season brings. This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the glorious nature of spring greenery, dazzling summer sunshine, vibrant autumn leaves and sparkling winter snow. Follow the journey of a young boy and girl as they stroll through wind, rain, sunshine and snow to explore the wonderful changes that each season brings.'Look and Wonder' is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.Other titles in the series:THE GREAT BIG WATER CYCLE ADVENTURETHE AMAZING PLANT LIFE CYCLE STORYTHE AMAZING BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE STORY
£9.37
Hachette Children's Group Why Do I Have To ...: Go to School?
If your kids don't fully understand why going to school is not only really important, but actually pretty great, too, then you should read this book together!Are they pretending to be ill to avoid going to school, are scared about starting a new school or simply think it is boring? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind about going to school!With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why school is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?
£14.38
Hachette Children's Group Civil Rights Stories: Women's Rights and Suffrage
This book explains civil rights and the the history of the fight for equal rights for women in an accessible way for younger readers.Included is a foreword by Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, who is a prominent lawyer, political and women's rights activist and author of This Is Why I Resist.A chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements in the struggle for women's rights is explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the history of why women have universally been denied the same rights as men. It looks at topics, such as suffrage movements in various countries around the world, how women are denied rights to work and education, violence against women, and women in sport. It explores how women have fought to be able to live their lives freely and that this fight is still ongoing. It also acknowledges the racial inequality in voting rights and how Black, indigenous and women of colour throughout the world have had a further struggle for their civil rights.Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight to bring about equality has evolved over time and is still ongoing. Sensitive illustrations illuminate the text and help readers to understand some of the harder concepts. Death and violence are mentioned, but are wholly in context and are written about in a non-alarmist way with the age of the reader very much in mind. The Civil Rights Stories series is a vital resource for younger readers aged 7+ who are being introduced to these topics or are studying these topics in school. Titles in this series:Human RightsLGBTQ+ RightsRacial EqualityRefugees and HomelandsSlaveryWomen's Rights and Suffrage
£13.53
Hachette Children's Group First Steps in Science: What's a Force?
Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the idea of forces in everyday life. Zeb and Astro, the super-powered robot siblings who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day riding a sledge, building a snowman and throwing snow balls!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!
£12.99
Hachette Children's Group Jump into Jobs: Working Underwater
A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love the ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater, Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather
£9.37
Hachette Children's Group Civil Rights Stories: Women's Rights and Suffrage
This book explains civil rights and the the history of the fight for equal rights for women in an accessible way for younger readers.Included is a foreword by Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, who is a prominent lawyer, political and women's rights activist and author of This Is Why I Resist.A chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements in the struggle for women's rights is explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the history of why women have universally been denied the same rights as men. It looks at topics, such as suffrage movements in various countries around the world, how women are denied rights to work and education, violence against women, and women in sport. It explores how women have fought to be able to live their lives freely and that this fight is still ongoing. It also acknowledges the racial inequality in voting rights and how Black, indigenous and women of colour throughout the world have had a further struggle for their civil rights.Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight to bring about equality has evolved over time and is still ongoing. Sensitive illustrations illuminate the text and help readers to understand some of the harder concepts. Death and violence are mentioned, but are wholly in context and are written about in a non-alarmist way with the age of the reader very much in mind. The Civil Rights Stories series is a vital resource for younger readers aged 7+ who are being introduced to these topics or are studying these topics in school. Titles in this series:Human RightsLGBTQ+ RightsRacial EqualityRefugees and HomelandsSlaveryWomen's Rights and Suffrage
£9.04
Hachette Children's Group Jump into Jobs: Working with Animals
A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love animals? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of animal-related jobs that people do.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working with Animals, Billie and Mia meet a vet, a mounted police officer, an ornithologist, a bee keeper, a wildlife film-maker, a zoologist and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about the STEM skills these people use to do their jobs. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather
£9.37
Hachette Children's Group Look and Wonder: The Great Big Water Cycle Adventure
Dive into the great big water cycle story! The same water has been falling as raindrops for billions of years. It travels around our planet again and again, from raindrops into rivers, and from seas to water vapour in mist and clouds. The water on Earth is in glaciers, rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. It is used by plants, humans and animals.Follow the journey of a young boy and girl as they float, splash and slide through the incredible water cycle story. This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the incredible story of the water in all its forms, from grey storm clouds to rushing waterfalls, calm lakes and shining icy glaciers.'Look and Wonder' is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.Other titles in the series:The Great Big Water Cycle AdventureThe Amazing Plant Life Cycle StoryThe Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle Story
£9.37
HarperCollins Publishers Six Queens, One King: The Extraordinary Reign of Henry VIII: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Henry VIII is famous for having six wives. But why did the Tudor king marry so many times? Who were his wives? And what happened to them …? Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type – A biography Curriculum links – History
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Brilliant Bridges: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
Bridges come in all different shapes and sizes. How were bridges made in the past? How do they work? Filled with clear diagrams and stunning photos from around the world, this book explores the variety of uses and designs of these important structures. Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type: An information book Pages 22 and 23 explore the different bridge designs from the book and their uses. Curriculum links: Literacy: Information texts. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
