Below is a list of 39 the books by this author.
Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold... [Read More]
Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold for little children to enjoy. The delightful illustrations by Jesús López are full of extra details to spot. With online audio.
Llamas in pyjamas, a raccoon on the moon and four more fabulous stories. Six of the best-loved tales from the Phonics Readers series are brought... [Read More]
Llamas in pyjamas, a raccoon on the moon and four more fabulous stories. Six of the best-loved tales from the Phonics Readers series are brought together in this wonderful collection. David Semple's colourful characters and the hilarious rhyming stories make learning phonics fun. A puzzle section and a QR code link to audio recordings of all six tales bring added value.
Theme: PHONICS
This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There's an owl who dreams of being a superhero, a window-cleaning... [Read More]
This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There's an owl who dreams of being a superhero, a window-cleaning adder who's scared of heights and an axolotl who meets a genie. Add a flamingo who loves bingo plus a musical pangolin and you have a collection that's sure to appeal to any young reader.
Theme: PHONICS
Who's that flying in the sky? It's SuperOwl! She comes to the rescue, time and again, but is everything quite as it seems? A funny rhyming story,... [Read More]
Who's that flying in the sky? It's SuperOwl! She comes to the rescue, time and again, but is everything quite as it seems? A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations. With free online audio to listen to the story.
Theme: Levelled
A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop awareness of words and letter sounds. Pangolin loves playing her mandolin. There's just one... [Read More]
A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop awareness of words and letter sounds. Pangolin loves playing her mandolin. There's just one problem... She's nocturnal so she's twanging her strings in the middle of the night. The other animals in the rainforest aren't happy to be kept awake. Will they reach a compromise? Starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, this story has been specially written to develop phonemic awareness. With free online audio.
A short-sighted dinosaur, crashing around the forest... What could possibly go wrong? This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters... [Read More]
A short-sighted dinosaur, crashing around the forest... What could possibly go wrong? This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio.
Chang's paintings are so good, his birds and animals seem alive. So when the Emperor's new temple needs painting, he sends for Chang. But why is... [Read More]
Chang's paintings are so good, his birds and animals seem alive. So when the Emperor's new temple needs painting, he sends for Chang. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if he adds eyes the painted dragons will actually come to life? This book is perfect for reading aloud with plenty to spot and discuss in the illustrations. An online reading of the story is also available through a QR code on the book.
The Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat! Who will help her grow and harvest them? A faithful retelling of the popular European tale,... [Read More]
The Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat! Who will help her grow and harvest them? A faithful retelling of the popular European tale, showing the stages from wheat to flour to freshly-baked bread. With free online audio offering a lively reading of the story online and charming illustrations by Raffaella Ligi which offer plenty to spot and talk about, this book is perfect as a starting point for discussions about being helpful and where food comes from.
This is the fun latest addition to the popular phonics readers series. With phonically regular text, this funny story is a treat to read aloud. A QR... [Read More]
This is the fun latest addition to the popular phonics readers series. With phonically regular text, this funny story is a treat to read aloud. A QR code provides a link to a clear reading of the story.
A funny, friendly picture book about a magical talking cat. All Tom has in the world is his pet cat, but this cat can talk - and he has a stylish... [Read More]
A funny, friendly picture book about a magical talking cat. All Tom has in the world is his pet cat, but this cat can talk - and he has a stylish taste in boots. Thanks to Cat, Tom is soon meeting the king and defeating an ogre in Charles Perrault's fantastical fairy tale, specially retold for younger children. With free online audio.
Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This is a revised edition of the old favourite, with endearing Stephen Cartwright illustrations, and... [Read More]
Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This is a revised edition of the old favourite, with endearing Stephen Cartwright illustrations, and new rhyming text, specially written to develop phonemic awareness. Helps young children learn to recognise the basic sounds that make up the English language - vital for learning to read. Puzzles after the story consolidate learning. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.
The much-loved story of Snow White, specially retold for beginner readers and illustrated with fresh, colourful pictures by John Joven.... [Read More]
The much-loved story of Snow White, specially retold for beginner readers and illustrated with fresh, colourful pictures by John Joven. "Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of us all?" When the Queen hears the wrong answer, Snow White must flee for her life – until she meets not one, but seven rescuers...
Ted is busy in his shed, but can you guess what he's making? This is a revised edition of the old favourite, with endearing Stephen Cartwright... [Read More]
Ted is busy in his shed, but can you guess what he's making? This is a revised edition of the old favourite, with endearing Stephen Cartwright illustrations, and new rhyming text, specially written to develop phonemic awareness. Helps young children learn to recognise the basic sounds that make up the English language - vital for learning to read. Puzzles after the story consolidate learning. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.