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Look At Me (Early Reader: Buffin Street Ser. (PDF))
by Francesca Simon Emily BolamEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Foxham Pond has frozen over. It's perfect weather for skating, and everyone is very excited. Everyone, that is, except for Honey the puppy. Slipping and sliding over the ice is not her idea of fun - what is she going to do?
Oi Dog! (Oi Frog And Friends Ser. (PDF))
by Claire Gray Jim Field Kes GrayThe hilarious sequel to the bestselling Oi Frog! will have children rolling around with laughter. Winner of the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award. Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award 2016. Frog's had enough, he's the changing the status quo! Cat insists that there are rules - only mules sit on stools, no one but hares should sit on chairs and however irritating, dogs MUST sit on frogs. 'Well, I'm changing the rules,' said the frog. 'From now on, dogs sit on logs, not frogs!' And everyone else is going to have to sit somewhere else too. Will Cat want to sit on gnats instead of cushy mats? Will spiders like sitting on gliders? Will whales be happy to sit on nails? And, most importantly, where is FROG going to sit? Praise for Oi Frog!: 'An absolute treat.' - Daily Mail 'Everyone will love it.' - The Guardian Can't get enough? Find out what cat's got to say in Oi Cat!, now available for purchase. Want even more? Look out for Oi Duck-billed Platypus!, coming out autumn 2018. Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! are a top ten bestselling series. Oi Dog! won the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award and was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and the British Book Awards in 2016, amongst others. It also won the Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Award, MadeForMums Award, Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award and Portsmouth Picture Book Award. Oi Cat! was the Independent Booksellers Children's Book of the Season and Oi Goat! is a World Book Day book in 2018. Combined series sales currently stand at a phenomenal 900,000 copies.
That Pesky Rat (PDF)
by Lauren ChildA funny, touching picture book from Children's Laureate, and Charlie and Lola creator, Lauren Child. Rat lives in dustbin Number 3, Grubby Alley. At night, when he's tucked up in his crisp packet, Rat looks up at all the cosy windows and wonders what it would be like to belong to somebody. To be an actual pet. To have a home of his own . . . Gently exploring themes of homelessness and poverty, this is the perfect way to talk about this often tricky subject with young children and encourage them to empathise with others. At least 10% of the purchase price of every copy of That Pesky Rat sold will be donated to St Mungo's Broadway, a charity providing help, support and advice to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 'Clever, rewarding and hugely enjoyable' Guardian 'Another little masterpiece from Lauren Child' Mail on Sunday Winner of the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award
Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear (PDF)
by Cressida Cowell Neal LaytonEmily Brown and her side-kick rabbit, Stanley, are back and this time they're on a mission to cheer up one very unhappy teddy bear. But, no matter what they try, the teddy bear is STILL miserable. Emily Brown has had ENOUGH! With an important message that children will understand, this is storytelling at its best, from an exciting creative team in children's books. 'Will both delight fans, and give them something to reflect on. Layton's illustrations are a joy, matching the text perfectly.' - Bookseller Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/ Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley's Stick. http://www.neallayton.co.uk/
Lying Out Loud (PDF)
by Kody KeplingerKody Keplinger returns to the world of The DUFF in this brand-new companion novel! Sonny Ardmore is an excellent liar. She lies about her dad being in prison. She lies about her mom kicking her out. And she lies about sneaking into her best friend's house every night because she has nowhere else to go. Amy Rush might be the only person Sonny shares everything with -- secrets, clothes, even a nemesis named Ryder Cross. Ryder's the new kid at Hamilton High and everything Sonny and Amy can't stand -- a prep-school snob. But Ryder has a weakness: Amy. So when Ryder emails Amy asking her out, the friends see it as a prank opportunity not to be missed. But without meaning to, Sonny ends up talking to Ryder all night online. And to her horror, she realizes that she might actually like him. Only there's one small catch: he thinks he's been talking to Amy. So Sonny comes up with an elaborate scheme to help Ryder realize that she's the girl he's really wanted all along. Can Sonny lie her way to the truth, or will all her lies end up costing her both Ryder and Amy?
Sporting Skills: Swimming (Sporting Skills Ser. (PDF))
by Clive GiffordLearn all about swimming - the disciplines, the techniques and the ideal training and drills. This book uses specially comissioned photography to illustrate all you need to know in order to perform well at your favourite sport.
The Golden Warrior (Gladiator Boy Ser. (PDF) #7)
by David GrimstoneDecimus Rex reunites with his five friends to follow a message sent to them all from Teo - a friend they know to be dead. It begs them to risk dangers and rescue him. Is it really from Teo, or is the evil Slavious Doom behind it. The only way to find out, is to work out what it means...
Oi Frog! (PDF)
by Kes Gray Jim FieldA big book edition of this bestselling picture book, perfect for the classroom. Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this rhyming story will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gofers sit on sofas, but Frog does not want to sit on a log! Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story will have young children in fits of laughter. Can't get enough? Look out for Oi Dog! and Oi Cat!, now available for purchase, and Oi Duck-billed Platypus!, coming out autumn 2018. From the award-winning Kes Gray and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, comes an hilarious rhyming tale about a frog who discovers that all animals have their special places to sit! 'An absolute treat.' - Daily Mail 'Hilarious illustrations and rhymes which are easy to recite and join in. Everyone will love it.' - Guardian Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! are a top ten bestselling series. Oi Dog! won the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award and was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and the British Book Awards in 2016, amongst others. It also won the Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Award, MadeForMums Award, Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award and Portsmouth Picture Book Award. Oi Cat! was the Independent Booksellers Children's Book of the Season and Oi Goat! is a World Book Day book in 2018. Combined series sales currently stand at a phenomenal 900,000 copies.
How To Raise Three Dragons (Dreamworks Dragon Readers Ser. (PDF))
by How To Train Your Dragon TVLearn to read with Hiccup! The How to Train Your Dragon Beginner Readers are the perfect way to introduce your child to Hiccup and the magical world of reading. Join Hiccup and the gang as they try to train three young Thunderdrum dragons in this Beginner Reader based on a popular episode of DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk! Three young Thunderdrum dragons have just arrived in Berk. Hiccup does his best to train them so they can stay on Dragon Island, but they just won't listen! They're causing too much trouble, so Hiccup has to send them away, but he knows they won't be safe on their own. Is there anything Hiccup and his friends can do to protect the dragons? How to Train Your Dragon is now a major DreamWorks franchise. How to Train Your Dragon 3 is scheduled for release in 2019 and the TV series Defenders of Berk can be seen on CBBC and Netflix. The Beginner Reader series includes: How to Build a Dragon Fort, How to Defend Your Dragon, How to Pick Your Dragon, How to Raise Three Dragons, How to Start a Dragon Academy, How to Track a Dragon
The Puffin Book of Christmas Stories
by Wendy CoolingThe Puffin Book of Christmas Stories is essential Christmas-time reading including classics from all eras. A new collection of Christmas stories, from traditional to real life, humour and most importantly, plenty of the magic of Christmas. Writers range from Charles Dickens to Gillian Cross and Malorie Blackman.Wendy Cooling, a former teacher and Head of the Children's Book Foundation (now Book Trust), works as a freelance book consultant, reviewer and editor. She recently put together the successful millennium collection, CENTURIES OF STORIES. Wendy livesin Hertfordshire.
The Great Big Glorious Book for Girls
by Rosemary Davidson Sarah VineA glorious, comprehensive and illustrated celebration of girlhood, from personal pampering to practical jokesAll girls know that there's more to them than just make-up and gossiping - although they're not averse to a bit of both. Boys aren't the only ones to like a little danger and adventure and they certainly aren't the only ones who know how to seize fun wherever they can find it.Great Big Glorious Book for Girls covers every element of girlhood, from the luxurious pampering of a home-made spa to hands-on skills, challenges and hobbies in the great outdoors. If you've never quite mastered the perfect French plait, if you are need a dastardly trick to keep your pesky brother in line, or if you're searching for the perfect friendship bracelet design for your best friend, delve into this bible of girlhood and discover all the other treats waiting inside. This glorious book will provide inspiration, come rain or shine, to girls of all ages.
King Flashypants and the Toys of Terror: Book 3 (PDF)
by Andy Riley"Brilliantly original and hilarious. It's nearly as good as one of my books." DAVID WALLIAMS "Two words - such fun!" MIRANDA HART "Beautiful, inventive and laugh-out-loud funny." SUE PERKINS
King Flashypants And The Evil Emperor: Book 1 (PDF)
by Andy RileyThe first in a fun new series - 'Brilliantly original and hilarious ...it's nearly as good as one of my books' David Walliams. 'One for fans of Horrid Henry and Tom Gates'. The Guardian, Edwin, isn't an ordinary boy. He is a king, with a throne, and his own suit of armour and a castle with secret passages and everything. Every Friday, King Edwin spends all his money on chocolate for the peasants. But when the money runs out, Edwin finds himself in a fix. Cue the arrival of evil Emperor Nurbison, in his pointy-collared black cloak and accompanied by scary striding music. He has had his eye on Edwin's kingdom for a while and intends to use the peasants' unhappiness to his advantage! When the emperor builds a fake dragon out of a cow, green crepe paper, furry monster novelty slippers and two birthday cake candles, to scare the peasants, Edwin knows it's time to come up with the first sneaky plan he's ever had in his life ...
King Flashypants And The Creature From Crong: Book 2 (PDF)
by Andy Riley"Brilliantly original and hilarious. It's nearly as good as one of my books." DAVID WALLIAMS "Two words - such fun!" MIRANDA HART "Beautiful, inventive and laugh-out-loud funny." SUE PERKINS
King Flashypants and the Boo-Hoo Witches: Book 4 (PDF) (King Flashypants Series)
by Andy Riley"Kids everywhere will love this brilliant book!" MATT LUCAS "Brilliantly original and hilarious. It's nearly as good as one of my books." DAVID WALLIAMS "Two words - such fun!" MIRANDA HART "Beautiful, inventive and laugh-out-loud funny." SUE PERKINS
Mr Chan, Rocket Man: Ladybird Read it yourself
by Richard DungworthGenie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This e-book edition is an ideal first chapter book series for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children.When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet a talking cat called Jinx, and find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Mr Chan is not just a car mechanic - he makes space rockets too! Find out what happens when the children join him for an adventure.Book 2 in the Genie Street series.
Miss Magenta, Sweet Inventor: Ladybird Read it yourself
by Richard DungworthGenie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This ebook edition is an ideal first chapter book for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Miss Magenta is the chef at Fasta Pasta and she makes the best ice cream, but she's also the top sweet inventor in all of Lampland. When Miss Magenta is kidnapped by evil Count Sourtooth, Tom and Daisy are needed to save the day!
Dr Singh, Pirate King: Ladybird Read it yourself
by Richard DungworthDr Singh Pirate King is book four of Ladybird's Genie Street fiction series. This exciting new ebook contains two short chapter stories for independent readers who are ready and want to read real fiction for the first time. In Dr Singh Pirate King we once more follow Daisy and Tom as they journey to Lampland, this time in search of their friend Jinx the cat. Their adventure sees the children navigate the seas on-board Captain Yellowbeard's ship, battle the evil Captain Corkscrew and his crew and go on a pirate treasure hunt to find the captain's missing treasure! In the second story - Mrs Proctor Monster Doctor - Tom and Daisy have been given a Special Delivery by Genie Street's postman, Mr Mistry, that they must deliver to Lampland's animal doctor. Along the way they encounter many bizarre beasts, including a rather grumpy monster called Fang! Genie Street is the next step up from Ladybird's Read it yourself Level 4. With short chapters, simple vocabulary and a clear layout, these ebooks will encourage and build confidence when reading. Other stories in this series include Mrs Kramer Dragon Tamer, Mr Chan Rocket Man and Mrs Greene Mermaid Queen.
Mrs Greene, Mermaid Queen: Ladybird Read it yourself
by Richard DungworthGenie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This eBook edition is an ideal first chapter book series for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet Mrs Greene who's not just a beautician - she's a mermaid too! What will happen when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure? Book 3 in the Genie Street series.
Mr Slater, Gladiator: Ladybird Read it yourself
by Richard DungworthMr Slater Gladiator is book six of Ladybird's Genie Street fiction series. This exciting new ebook contains two short chapter stories for independent readers who are ready and want to read real fiction for the first time. In Mr Slater Gladiator we once more follow Daisy and Tom as they journey to Lampland, and find themselves in the middle of a Gladiator match! Their adventure sees the children rescue Mr Slater and his furry friend, and race two fearsome guards in a chariot race. There is never a dull moment for Tom and Daisy! In the second story - Madame Zarr Circus Star - Tom and Daisy have been given a Special Delivery by Genie Street's postman, Mr Mistry, that they must deliver to Madame Zarr. But the greatest trapeze artist in all of Lampland seems rather familiar. Who could she be? Genie Street is the next step up from Ladybird's Read it yourself Level 4. With short chapters, simple vocabulary and a clear layout, these ebooks will encourage and build confidence when reading. Other stories in this series include Mrs Kramer Dragon Tamer, Mr Chan Rocket Man, Mrs Greene Mermaid Queen, Dr Singh Pirate King and Miss Magenta Sweet Inventor.
The Bog Baby
by Jeanne Willis Gwen MillwardThis eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices.When two small sisters go fishing to the magic pond, they find something much better than a frog or a newt. They find a bog baby. Small and blue with wings like a dragon, the girls decide to make him their secret. I won't tell if you won't.But the bog baby is a wild thing, and when he becomes poorly, the girls decide they must tell their mum. And she tells them the greatest lesson, if you really love something, you have to let it go.
Sing a Song of Bottoms!
by Jeanne WillisThis eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices.Join Jeanne Willis in the funniest talent show ever. In a fabulous rhyming text, meet bears with baggy bottoms, pigs with perky pinky ones and peacocks who love to put theirs on display. Perfect for reading aloud and guaranteed to cause fits of giggles, one thing's for sure - whoever is the winner, bottoms are top!
Harry and the Dinosaurs Romp in the Swamp (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
by Ian Whybrow Adrian ReynoldsThis eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices.Harry has to go and play at Charlie's house for the day and he doesn't want her to play with his beloved dinosaurs. But when Charlie builds a primordial swamp, they get drawn in to the exciting adventure. And then Tyrannosaurus gets captured by a giant swamp snake - will they be able to rescue him?
Angelina Ballerina: Angelina's Cinderella (Angelina Ballerina Ser.)
by Katharine Holabird Helen CraigThis eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices. Angelina is a pretty little mouse who wants more than anything else to become a ballerina. She dances all the time - even when she's supposed to be doing chores or getting ready for school. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Mouseling, are in despair - but then they think of a plan. They decide it's time for Angelina to go to ballet school - she works hard for years and years until she becomes the famous ballerina Mademoiselle Angelina!
Why Is the Sky Blue?
by Geraldine TaylorWhy is the sky blue? is a fun and informative ebook from Ladybird - perfect for young children interested in the world around them. With real questions that children want to know the answer to, the mysteries of the world around us come alive for little ones in this engaging ebook which will provide hours of wonder, fun and discussion. Written by Geraldine Taylor - multi-award winning wildlife writer, including BBC Wildlife Writer of the Year, 2000.