There is something about a magical world that is not too far removed from our own, that is so captivating.
Set in an alternative London and New London (the magical version), this is world-building at its brightest. A bit like a crazy dream, the story takes the reader into a place that is vivid and frantic like a fever dream. Metty is a wonderful heroine, stubborn and determined, full of energy and excitement. The other characters are also easy to imagine and imaginatively written. This story is fast paced and perhaps the most interesting aspect is the idea of whether a person’s fate is set in stone or whether one is capable of changing what one is or will become.
It is always nice to find a new author with a debut book that you just know you will want to read more from.
Karen McCombie explores identity, friendship and fresh starts in this touching tale perfectly pitched for struggling teen readers.
Ketty doesn’t remember anything about the accident, or much from before. The doctors say her memories will come back, but in the meantime school is a frightening and confusing place. Otis seems to be her only friend – he’s kind and caring, funny too. And he may hold the key to remembering the old Ketty … But will Ketty recognise or even like the girl she used to be?
In a world full of numbers… There is only one you!
One in a Million is a delightful story for pre-school readers, to be thoroughly enjoyed at bedtime and in the nursery classroom. The story tells of Debra the Zebra, who is learning to count and spends her time counting everything around her. There are plenty of opportunities for counting along with Debra and links could be made in EYFS classrooms to a variety of learning in maths as well as discussions about special bonds with relatives and caregivers.
As Debra becomes daunted by how big the world is and how many things there are to count, her mum is there to remind her that although there are millions of things in the world, it is all about those special loved ones who count the most
This book boasts a heartwarming story and beautiful, bright illustrations that will capture the interest of little ones in homes and nurseries alike.
This book is about lots of different mice experiencing different situations and how those situations have made them feel. For example, there is a mouse on a fair ground ride and he is feeling queasy while another mouse on the same ride is uneasy about going on. The book has mice experiencing lots of different situations that the children themselves might go through. This provides lots of opportunities to discuss how the mice are feeling and why they might feel that way. It could really help children that are finding it difficult to discuss this own feelings as they relate to the mice.
The book would also be brilliant to help children when learning about adjectives and expanded noun phrases. Each of the mice are described using an expanded noun phrase. There is some great descriptive vocabulary that could be shared with the children and the meaning discussed to extend children’s knowledge of words. It would be easy to use this book as a basis for children to create their own with different scenarios or animals. This is a suburb book with many uses in the classroom.
Award-winning author Gill Lewis explores the redemptive power of nature for struggling young people in this touching tale.
Excluded from school, Dylan is forced to move to a tiny village in Wales where his grandad lives.
With no Xbox or internet, life is looking pretty bleak, but when Grandad takes Dylan out on his boat to see the whooper swans, things begin to change.
Out on the water, free from all the pressure he’s been under, Dylan begins to feel like himself again. But when the swans’ habitat is threatened and tragedy strikes at home, can Dylan keep going when it feels like everything is slipping out of control again?
A profoundly moving novel on the redemptive, healing power of nature from bestseller Gill Lewis.
A heartfelt picture book celebrating the special bond between daddies and the children they love, perfect for fathers everywhere!
What do daddies love?
Some daddies love going outdoors and exploring the world.
Some daddies love teaching their kids how to fix machines.
Some daddies love learning and dreaming big dreams.
But there’s a special something – or someone – that daddies love best of all…
This heart-warming and beautifully illustrated picture book by acclaimed artist Raissa Figueroa is a celebration of the close bond between father and child, and the many ways daddies bring joy and meaning to the lives of their children.
Can a heroic knight defeat the Terrible Tab before she decimates the mouse population of Raven Castle? Support severely struggling readers with this exciting hi-lo adventure.
Sir Tristan and his cat Terrible Tab have decimated the mouse population of Raven Castle. Can the last survivors defeat the ferocious feline with the help of some homemade armour and a heroic mouse knight?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 6.
Angela has been kidnapped – can her quick wits help her escape before it’s too late? A gripping and high-adrenaline drama from award-winning author Malorie Blackman.
Snatched off the street, Angela is alone and terrified. She knows she’s been kidnapped but will her dad pay the ransom? Or can she be brave enough to escape?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.
The town is in chaos – Wolfman is on the loose! Support severely struggling readers with this funny hi-lo tale.
Wolfman is on the loose and he is raging and rampaging through town like a terror! Lamp-posts have been ripped up, paving slabs chewed – even the Army has gone into hiding!
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 6.
Say goodbye to MOG in this incredibly moving and stunningly illustrated story from Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the MOG series.
Mog was tired. She was dead tired… Mog thought, ‘I want to sleep for ever.’ And so she did. But a little bit of her stayed awake to see what would happen next.
Join the Thomas family as they say goodbye to their dear pet Mog, and get a new kitten. It could all be a disaster, but Mog is still there to help…
A touching tribute to a character beloved for generations of children, Goodbye Mog is the perfect story for a gentle introduction to the subjects of grief and bereavement, with the one and only MOG herself.
Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere.
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