Esta autora da vida a personajes tanto en la página como en el escenario. Su obra abarca una diversa gama de géneros, desde novelas para jóvenes adultos hasta libros ilustrados. Explora temas de identidad, verdad y secretos familiares con un don para las tramas intrincadas. Su estilo de escritura es cautivador y adaptable, cautivando a lectores de todas las edades a través de diversos tipos de historias.
The story explores themes of empathy and community as Big Bear, initially indifferent to the pleas of other animals, finds himself in a situation where he requires assistance. This shift in perspective highlights the importance of caring for one another and the interconnectedness of all creatures in the forest. Through engaging interactions and a transformative journey, readers witness the growth of Big Bear and the value of lending a helping hand.
The story follows two adventurous mice, Dot and Dan, as they embark on a quest for cheese. Their journey not only involves the pursuit of their favorite snack but also takes them on a trip filled with excitement and uncertainty. Will they find cheese along the way? The narrative promises a delightful exploration of friendship and adventure.
The book, originally released by Maverick Arts Publishing Limited, showcases a unique narrative that captivates readers with its engaging storytelling and distinctive characters. It explores themes of resilience and adventure, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world filled with rich details and emotional depth. The publication marks a significant contribution to contemporary literature, appealing to a diverse audience and offering fresh perspectives on familiar topics.
Illustrated by the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning artist Jenny
Lovlie in sumptuous, textured detail, with a read-aloud rhyming text from
Katie Dale, this beautiful board book will delight young readers. Scan the
Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover the read along with the story!
The book was initially published by Maverick Arts Publishing Limited, indicating a focus on quality children's literature. The publisher is known for its commitment to engaging stories that inspire young readers. This suggests that the book likely features imaginative narratives or vibrant illustrations that appeal to children.
The story follows Lil, a prankster whose antics eventually backfire, leading to unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Croc is on a quest to find a band to join and rock out with. The narrative explores themes of friendship, the impact of one's actions, and the pursuit of passion in music.
The book was initially released by Maverick Arts Publishing Limited, indicating a focus on unique and creative storytelling. The publisher is known for its commitment to innovative works, suggesting that this title may offer fresh perspectives or imaginative narratives that stand out in the literary landscape.
The narrative revolves around Ben and his shy friend Stan, exploring their friendship through engaging illustrations. It features carefully leveled text, making it accessible for young readers, and includes a reading comprehension activity to enhance understanding and retention of the story.
Can the ducks help? Let Us In is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. 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 4-5 years
Will the cat nap in the basket? The Cat Naps is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. 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
Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential
Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge
through reading in context. Can You See Sasha? allows children to apply their
phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 2, Week 6 of Essential Letters and
Sounds.
A ship gets stuck. Can Big Tooth help? The Stuck Ship is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. 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
Will Duck go in the rocket? Duck and the Rocket is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. 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 4-5 years
Quentin is too quick. He slips and trips! Quick Quentin is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. 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 4-5 years
Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy's
Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic
knowledge through reading in context. Rhino helps Danny feel brave. But one
stormy night, Rhino is missing ...
Charming illustrations complement engaging stories designed with carefully leveled text, making them accessible for young readers. Each tale offers a delightful experience while promoting literacy skills, encouraging children to explore their imagination and develop a love for reading. The combination of visual appeal and age-appropriate language ensures that these stories are both enjoyable and educational.
Charming illustrations accompany carefully leveled stories designed to engage young children and facilitate their introduction to reading. These narratives are tailored to support early literacy development, making them ideal for young readers.
Charming illustrations and carefully leveled stories engage young children, making reading accessible and enjoyable. These delightful tales are designed to foster a love for reading while catering to early literacy skills.
Stella, confined to a wheelchair, possesses the extraordinary ability to fly, which she uses to embrace her role as a superhero. However, her newfound powers are put to the test when she confronts an escaped prisoner. The challenge intensifies as she struggles to don her superhero costume without exposing her secret identity, forcing her to navigate the complexities of heroism and personal vulnerability.
Ivan loves visiting his Great Aunt Polly, who is the best prankster ever, and her dog, Geronimo. One day, Great Aunt Polly shows Ivan how to make invisible ink, which is great fun! Until Ivan spills the ink on himself… and turns invisible! Ivan thinks this is awesome at first — imagine all the pranks he can do! But soon he starts to worry… how long will his invisibility last? And what if he stays invisible forever?
Dev loves cracking codes, but he never expected to crack a code and enrol in a school for spies! He loves his new school, where he learns about disguises and gadgets. When the headmasters calls him and his friends, Anya and Mo, to their first mission, Dev can't wait to prove himself. But things don't quite add up... can Dev figure out what's really going on?
Loz and Danny's mum is a brilliant inventor who is entering a competition with her new beard serum. Short beards, big bushy ones--Mum's serum can create them! Only Mum's invention seems to go wrong in front of the judges. When their dad and the Prime Minister grow beards, the beards control them instead! Can Danny and Loz find a way to return them to normal?
Lancelot is not a very good knight; all he is good at is making people laugh. Then one day, he enters the Royal Tournament... Will Lancelot finally become a good knight?
J3264 is one of thousands of clones who are travelling through space looking for a new planet to invade... and Earth looks perfect! J3264 is chosen to lead the invasion only his ship crash lands, leaving him stranded. All alone, J3264 disguises himself and is taken in by two humans, Krish and Sanvi, under the new name 'Jay'. But Krish and Sanvi show Jay that humans might not be so bad after all...
Et vous, que feriez-vous si, au réveil, votre mère avait à nouveau 12 ans ?Shazza, la mère de Lucy est totalement ringarde. Elle est super stricte et si protectrice qu'elle ne laisse même pas sa fille aller au bal de la Saint-Valentin. Lucy n'arrive décidément pas à comprendre comment sa mère a pu un jour avoir été adolescente.Jusqu'à ce qu'un matin, Shazza se réveille sans aucun souvenir des trente dernières années : elle pense avoir 12 ans et venir des années 1980. Pour Lucy, c'est l'horreur et tout ce qu'elle voudrait c'est que sa mère redevienne comme avant. Mais comment ?
Charming illustrations accompany leveled stories designed to engage young readers and support their reading development. These carefully crafted narratives aim to make the learning process enjoyable and accessible for children.
Kindly Viv, a compassionate veterinarian, embarks on heartwarming adventures alongside her loyal dog in two delightful illustrated stories. These tales showcase their bond and the caring nature of Viv as she helps animals in need, emphasizing themes of friendship and kindness.
Tom takes his hamster, Gizmo, to school for Show and Tell. But his teacher, Mr Hanson, is allergic to hamsters! When Mr Hanson sneezes, the strangest thing happens...
When Artie sees a ghostly figure in his family's barn, he can't believe his eyes! Ghosts aren't real, are they? But the ghost girl explains she's not dead or a ghost--she's a time-traveller from the future! But she lost her tour group and can't find her way back home... and if she doesn't get back to future soon, she could disappear! Can Artie and his sister, Cassie, find a way to help her?
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book
bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman
and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
Dreaming of becoming a model, Thumbelina longs for stardom but struggles to gain attention. When a local fashion show arrives in her town, she sees a potential opportunity to make her dreams come true. Will this event be the turning point she has been waiting for?
Ever fallen in love? Ever fallen out of love? Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Ten authors write about first kisses, love, heartbreak and everything in between in this short story anthology.
Of Goldilocks you have heard tell - the bears, the porridge - you know it well. But do you know the rest, my friends? For this is how it really ends...
I bet you think you know the tales of the big bad wolf, who howls and wails. But here's the truth: meet Granny Riding - find out what secrets she's been hiding.
Soy Rosie Kenning. O eso creía yo... hasta ahora. ¿Crees que algunos secretos deberían permanecer dormidos? ¿Cómo afrontarías el futuro si tu pasado fuera una mentira? ¿Tu felicidad depende de quién eres... o de quién crees ser? La madre de Rosie, Trudie, acaba de morir a causa de una enfermedad incurable y hereditaria. De ahí que se vea en una encrucijada: ¿debe hacerse las pruebas para saber si va a desarrollar el mal? La respuesta cambiará su vida para siempre; porque es imposible heredar la enfermedad de alguien que en realidad no es tu madre biológica. Ese era el secreto guardado por tía Sara, nunca compartido hasta ahora con nadie. Ni siquiera con Trudie. Rosie siente que tiene derecho a descubrir quién es y está dispuesta a encontrar a su verdadera madre, por mucho que la abandonara nada más nacer. Acompañada de Andy, su gran amor, Rosie inicia una búsqueda que no admite vuelta atrás.Pero su verdad no es la única que saldrá a la luz: las mentiras sobre su pasado tienen raíces profundas e insospechadas.