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My name is Hanna. I am 15. I am Latvian. I live with my mother and grandmother. My father is missing, taken by the Russians. I have a boyfriend and I’m training to be a dancer. But none of that is important any more. Because the Nazis have arrived, and I am a Jew. And as far as they are concerned, that is all that matters. This is my story. Closely based on the true story of the Jews of Riga, The Earth is Singing is a tale of love and loss, betrayal and survival. Age 14 Key Stage KS4 E BIC...

A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of reading by sounding the individual sounds of a word and then blending them together to read the word as a whole. With fold out flaps to make the reading experience more interactive. Written in conjunction with an educational psychology expert. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Book Band Green Accelerated Reader level 0.5 LYPaperback ISBN: 9780746077221 Extent: 16 pages fold out flaps Dim...

The famous children’s rhyme for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Join Old MacDonald on a day at the farm as he looks after his animals. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 240L Book Band Green CEFR Level A1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409506546 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Ben Mantl...

The traditional tale from Japan retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. There was once a stonecutter who wasn’t happy, so he wished to be lots of other things instead. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 400L CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 978140950573...

A hilarious board book with sound panel about a very noisy family. Little hands won’t be able to resist pressing the buttons to make all the funny body sounds. Age 3 Hardback with sound panel ISBN: 9781409535140 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Lee Wildish

The classic story of Little Red Riding Hood retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clear and vivid illustrations throughout, for children just starting to read alone. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio). Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 510L CEFR Level A2 Accelerated Reader level 2.9 L...

Contains 50 colourful cards showing the time in words, numbers and on a clear clock face. The reverse of each card illustrates a scene of what is happening on Apple Tree Farm at that time. Includes 15 extra wipe-clean cards and pen, for children to fill in the time themselves. Full instructions on how to use the cards are included. Age 4 Box of cards ISBN: 9780746074572 Extent: 50 cards Dimensions: 154 x 98mmIllustrator Stephen Cartwright...

The classic story of The Dragon Painter retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clear and vivid illustrations throughout. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. For children just starting to read alone. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 510L CEFR Level B1 Accelerated Reader level 2.8 LYHardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746070505 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mmAuthor...

The classic story of The Ugly Duckling retold with simple text for children just beginning to read alone. Accompanied by clear and vivid illustrations throughout. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available as an English Learners Edition with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teachers notes. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 390L BIC CBMC A3N79 CEFR Level A2 Ha...

See how nature changes with the seasons, find out which creatures live in the garden and learn how flowers grow in this beautifully illustrated introduction to nature, with over 80 flaps to lift. There are counting and matching activities, and lots of things to look at and talk about on every page. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 S Hardback ISBN: 9781474950961 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 258 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Jean Claude...

Zoom to the Moon and be back by bedtime with this exciting little board book, combining illustrations by Benji Davies and real photographs of the Moon. Young children can discover what it would be like to fly into outer space, walk on the Moon and look back at Earth. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing in 1969. Age 18 months Key Stage EYFS S Board book ISBN: 9781474966658 Dimensions: 145 x 145mmAuthor/Editor Anna MilbourneIllustrator Benji Davies...

This fun book is a perfect introduction to shapes and patterns for young children. Learn how to recognise and draw triangles, circles, squares and more, and add patterns to a range of colourful scenes. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back. Age 3 Paperback ISBN: 9781474951210 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Damien and Lisa Barlow...

This fun book is a perfect introduction to addition and helps little children to develop pen control. Count animals at the zoo, create pairs at a picnic, write number sequences and lots more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back. Age 4 Paperback ISBN: 9781474951258 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Genine Delahaye...

Writing lower-case letters is made simple with this entertaining activity book. The letters are grouped by shape, and images are linked to each letter sound to reinforce the link between handwriting and phonics. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back too. Age 4 Paperback ISBN: 9781474951203 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Sally Payne...

Help young children improve their language and writing skills with this fun book all about food. There are lots of easy words to practise reading and writing, including types of food, meals and kitchen things. With durable, wipe-clean pages for endless practice and links to websites with advice and more activities. Age 3 Paperback ISBN: 9781474968164 Extent: 20 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmIllustrator Marta Cabrol

Grasshopper sings all summer, happy and carefree. Ant is busy, busy, busy, collecting food for winter. But what will Grasshopper do when winter comes? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop’s fable, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E BIC CBMC A2N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474956567 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator John Joven...

It’s opening day at the Snazzy Hotel, but the clumsy unicorn staff are causing one disaster after another! Can anything persuade their VIP guest to stay? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents’ notes on phonics at the back of the book. With free online audio to listen to the story. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E BIC CBMC A3M79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474959506 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 210 x 210mmIllustrator David Semple...

Iguana is visiting her poorly friend, Sloth. But her attempts to cheer him up go horribly wrong... This entertaining story with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations is a delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves and you can also listen to the story online. Includes parent’s notes on phonics. Age 3 Paperback ISBN: 9781474959490 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 210 x 210mmAuthor/Editor Lesley SimsIllustrator David Semple...

Step into a world of winter magic with this festive sound book. Little ones will love pressing the pages to hear Christmas carols, robins singing, a crackling fire and much more, and pore over beautiful scenes of animals ice-skating and hanging Christmas decorations. With simple text, holes to peep through and fingertrails to explore. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2J79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474967556 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 210 x 210mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Federica Iossa...

Armadillo receives a late night visit from a fairy. But he soon gets carried away with the wishes she grants... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent’s notes on phonics at the back. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS E BIC CBMC A2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474959476 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 210 x 210mmIllustrator David Semple...