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• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Red Grouse (Large Print)

This is a Red Grouse shown from the side. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Its head, which is facing to the left, has a short blunt beak. One eye is visible, and above this, is its distinctive red wattle. Slightly down and to the right of the head is the wing. Down from this is the Grouse's chest, and down again are its two sturdy legs. To the very right of the picture its short tail can be found. The Red Grouse is covered with chestnut brown feathers.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Margery Williams's tale of a velveteen rabbit who becomes real through the love of a child is a timeless classic, as dearly beloved as the velveteen rabbit himself. It is lovingly abridged in this paperback edition, featuring Sophie Allsopp's illustrations.

The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real)

Originally published in 1922, The Velveteen Rabbit has delighted young readers for nearly a century. The story follows a young boy who’s given a stuffed rabbit as a Christmas gift. After the rabbit befriends other nursery toys, he comes to the realization that he wants to become a real rabbit. Eventually, the boy becomes ill and is relocated; his room is then disinfected and all the boy’s toys are thrown out, including the velveteen rabbit. The rabbit sheds a real tear causing a fairy to appear and turn him into a real rabbit. This edition includes full-color illustrations, with image descriptions,from the original illustrator, William Nicholson. Each image accompanies the text to enhance young readers’ experience and immerse them in this captivating story. Reprinted hundreds of times since its initial publication, The Velveteen Rabbit is a timeless children’s classic lets young readers experience the true magic of friendship, love, and being honest with oneself. In 2007, the book was named one of "Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children” by the National Education Association.

Happy Maths 2: Shapes and Data

Sankhya and Ganith learn that different shapes have different properties.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga

This is the story of a little girl whose home was among the Green Mountains of Vermont, then known as "The Wilderness," at the beginning of the American Revolution; and at the time when Ethan Allen and his brave soldiers were on guard to defend their rights.

English Home Language Grade 1

An open source textbook for South Africa.

English First Additional Language Grade 1

An open source textbook for South Africa.

Mathematics Grade 1

An open source textbook for South Africa.

Afrikaans Huistaal Graad 1

A South African textbook.

Afrikaans Huistaal Graad 1

A South African textbook.

Wiskunde Graad 1

A South African textbook.

Collins Big Cat: Rebecca at the Funfair (PDF)

Band 03/Yellow. Rebecca went to the funfair with mum and dad. She didn't like the hall of mirrors, and the rollercoaster made her turn green - but when she won lots of prizes on a stall, she decided that she liked it after all! The funny illustrations show Rebecca's gradual change of opinion, and include lots of details for early readers to talk about. * Yellow (Band 3) books offer varied sentence structure and natural langauge. This book is told in rhyme. * Text type - A story with a familiar setting. * A map of the fair is included on pages 14 and 15 which can be used to check comprehension. * Curriculum links - Maths: Shape, space and measures. * This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

Robots: Band 04/blue (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

How to Make Pop-up Cards (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children’s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.

A Letter To New Zealand: Band 06/orange (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Have you ever wondered what happens when you drop your letter in the postbox? How does a letter get from your home town to the other side of the world in just a few days? In this book you will see what happens at every stage of a letter's journey from Jack in England to his penpal, Tama, in New Zealand. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type - A recount/ explanation text. At the end of the book is a useful timeline showing a summary of each step, which can be used to recap the procedure orally or to support children's writing outside the reading session. Curriculum links - Geography: Other people and places; Citizenship: People who help us. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Hector And The Cello: Band 08/purple (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Big Cat Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble: (Collins Big Cat Series (PDF))

The Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara’s pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squashed on a motorway? Eaten by a hungry goat? Chewed up by a dog? The Pet Detective follows the clues to find out what’s happened. • Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. • Text type - A story by the same author. • A final double page spread shows all the things a Pet Detective needs on a case to support recapping the story. • Curriculum links - Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. • Tortoise Trouble is one of two stories by Jana Hunter about the Pet Detective • This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Ser. (PDF))

The Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara’s pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squashed on a motorway? Eaten by a hungry goat? Chewed up by a dog? The Pet Detective follows the clues to find out what’s happened. • Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. • Text type - A story by the same author. • A final double page spread shows all the things a Pet Detective needs on a case to support recapping the story. • Curriculum links - Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. • Tortoise Trouble is one of two stories by Jana Hunter about the Pet Detective • This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Chicken Licken: Band 08/purple (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Chicken Licken is worried the sky is going to fall on his head, so he sets off with an increasing band of followers to tell the King. But will he get that far...?Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type - A traditional tale.A timeline of events retells this traditional tale for children to discuss and renact.Curriculum links - Citizenship: Choices; Science: Plants and animals in the local environment.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Collins Big Cat Phonics — How to Grow a Beanstalk: Band 04/Blue (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Phonics Ser. (PDF))

Do you know how to turn a small, fat thing into a long, thin thing? It’s easy – just take a bean and grow a beanstalk! This simple instruction text shows you exactly how to do it. • Blue / Band 4 - A simple instruction text • Text type - Non-fiction • The focus phonemes in this book are ur (curl), al and ow (how). • The flow chart on the final spread gives children the chance to recap and discuss the different stages of the process. • Janice Vale also wrote Yellow 3 Rock Out. • This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Shrek the Third Friends and Foes (I Can Read! #Level 2)

Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona and friends guide your child in their first steps to reading.

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Soon to be a major motion picture, this heart-warming and inspirational tale follows Enzo, a loyal family dog, tells the story of his human family, how they nearly fell apart, and what he did to bring them back together.

A Day In India: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Find out all about living in India as we follow Gini on a day in her life in Jaipur. Who's in her family, what does she like to eat and what's her school like? This non-fiction recount, written and beautifully photographed by Jonathan and Angela Scott, answers all these questions and more, telling us all about Gini's life.

The Lace Reader

Drawn by family. Driven by fear. Haunted by fate.

Jade and the Silver Flute (Magic Ballerina #21)

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!