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• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Big and Little (Rigby Star Independent #Pink Level)

Genre: A first information book with repetitive, patterned sentences Skills Focus: Initial letter sounds

The Bedtime Book of Incredible Questions

This fascinating and fact-filled book tackles a multitude of weird and wonderful questions about everything from unicorns to the universe.A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022"The perfect present for any inquisitive child." -The Sunday Times Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. How many stars are in the night sky? Why don't animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings?This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of! With engaging and accessible text and accompanied by exciting, inviting illustrations, The Bedtime Book of Incredible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything."Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished creator, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity." -Guardian

Bear's Big Dreaming

From beloved author Michael Rosen (We're Going on a Bear Hunt) and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus comes a modern classic picture book about love, hope and the dreams that sustain us.* “A soothing tale that will be welcomed in autumn or at bedtime in any season of the year.” -Booklist, starred review The Cold is coming, and it's time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep? Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness, dreams of homecoming, and dreams of hope. But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming? A resonant and uplifting tale from a master storyteller, The Big Dreaming is a classic in the making, filled with luminous illustrations by award-winning artist Daniel Egnéus.Read Bear's Big Dreaming if you are looking for: A cozy bedtime book to inspire sweet dreams A gift to treasure with stunning gold foilA seasonal story that introduces bear hibernation

The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle (PDF)

The second book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. The first book in the trilogy - The Bear and the Piano - has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear’s Big Band, Hector’s jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever. BBC Music Magazine - 'Litchfield's warm, richly coloured images are filled with gentle humour, while he packs plenty of emotion and nuance into his succinct text- and music as a starring role.' The Daily Mail - ‘Litchfield’s stunning illustrations conjure up the twinkling lights and sombre shadows of New Orleans, beautifully reflecting the joy and melancholy that offset each other in this touching story. Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable artist.’ The Daily Mail, 'Best Christmas Books' - 'Loyalty and friendship underpin this touching story from the wonderful David Litchfield...Litchfield’s captivating rendition of New Orleans’ lights and sombre shadows reflects joy and melancholy to stunning effect.’ The Bookseller, 'Editor's Choice' - 'A big-hearted sequel starring a new cast of animals musicians...this captures all the warmth and charm of the original, with show stopping cityscapes and heartfelt emotion.’ The Bookseller, 'Season's Highlights' - ‘Completely charming tale of friendship and music.’ **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books: The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle [2] The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3] Grandad's Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock

The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle

The second book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. The first book in the trilogy - The Bear and the Piano - has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear’s Big Band, Hector’s jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever. BBC Music Magazine - 'Litchfield's warm, richly coloured images are filled with gentle humour, while he packs plenty of emotion and nuance into his succinct text- and music as a starring role.' The Daily Mail - ‘Litchfield’s stunning illustrations conjure up the twinkling lights and sombre shadows of New Orleans, beautifully reflecting the joy and melancholy that offset each other in this touching story. Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable artist.’ The Daily Mail, 'Best Christmas Books' - 'Loyalty and friendship underpin this touching story from the wonderful David Litchfield...Litchfield’s captivating rendition of New Orleans’ lights and sombre shadows reflects joy and melancholy to stunning effect.’ The Bookseller, 'Editor's Choice' - 'A big-hearted sequel starring a new cast of animals musicians...this captures all the warmth and charm of the original, with show stopping cityscapes and heartfelt emotion.’ The Bookseller, 'Season's Highlights' - ‘Completely charming tale of friendship and music.’ **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books: The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle [2] The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3] Grandad's Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock

The Battle of Darcy Lane

It is summertime, and twelve-year-old Julia Richards cannot stand the anticipation. Everyone on Darcy Lane seems to be holding their breath waiting for the cicadas to emerge, but what Julia and her best friend, Taylor, want is some real excitement. Which arrives in the form of a new neighbor named Alyssa, who introduces a ball game called Russia . . . and an unwelcome level of BFF rivalry. Suddenly nothing stands unchallenged-not Julia's friendships, her crush, or her independence. But while Julia realizes that she cannot control all the changes in her life, she hangs onto the hope that everything will go in her favor if she can just win one magnificent showdown. Acclaimed author Tara Altebrando's middle-grade debut features a voice that is true to the adolescent experience, where everything is felt acutely in a whirlwind of all-or-nothing emotion.

Baseball Turnaround: #53

Sandy Comstock once made a mistake - a bad one - but he's paid the price and now he just wants to get on with his life. Only one person stands in his way:Perry Warden, the boy who tempted Sandy to break the law in the first place. Convinced that Perry is spreading rumors about him to his new baseball teammates, Sandy face a tough decision. Should he run from the rumors, or come out with the truth about his past.

At the Vet (Rigby Star Independent #Pink Reader 13)

This book talks about the types of pets that vets look after. Designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The 'Pink Level' titles are aimed at children in Reception.

At the Vet (Rigby Star Independent #Pink Reader 13)

This book talks about the types of pets that vets look after. Designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The 'Pink Level' titles are aimed at children in Reception.

At the Park (Rigby Star Independent #Pink Level)

A trip to the park includes swings, sandwiches and squirrels. Designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The 'Pink Level' titles are aimed at children in Reception.

At the Park (Rigby Star Independent #Pink Reader 1)

A trip to the park includes swings, sandwiches and squirrels. Designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The 'Pink Level' titles are aimed at children in Reception.

Astrid Lindgren (Little People, Big Dreams Ser. #43)

<strong>In this book from the critically acclaimed, mulitmillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world&rsquo;s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking.</strong><br /> <br /> Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that <strong>she never wanted to grow up</strong>. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches&nbsp;and fairies.<br /> <br /> They all came out from a <strong>magic object called a book</strong>. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn&rsquo;t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends.<br /> <br /> Learn how Astrid turned her love&nbsp;of books and telling stories into a career as<strong> a world-renowned&nbsp;author. Accessible and easy to follow text </strong>means that this book can<strong> inspire young readers </strong>in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started reading, all those years ago.<br /> <br /> This moving book features&nbsp;<strong>stylish and quirky illustrations</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>extra facts at the back</strong>, including a&nbsp;<strong>biographical timeline</strong>&nbsp;with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer&rsquo;s life.<br /> <br /> <strong>Little People, BIG DREAMS </strong>is a <strong>best-selling biography series for kids</strong> that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.<br /> <br /> This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The <strong>board books</strong> are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The <strong>hardcover</strong> and <strong>paperback</strong> versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the <strong>treasuries</strong> each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in <strong>boxed gift sets</strong>. <strong>Activity books</strong> and a <strong>journal</strong> provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people </strong>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<br />

Astrid Lindgren (Little People, Big Dreams Ser. #43)

<strong>In this book from the critically acclaimed, mulitmillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world&rsquo;s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking.</strong><br /> <br /> Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that <strong>she never wanted to grow up</strong>. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches&nbsp;and fairies.<br /> <br /> They all came out from a <strong>magic object called a book</strong>. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn&rsquo;t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends.<br /> <br /> Learn how Astrid turned her love&nbsp;of books and telling stories into a career as<strong> a world-renowned&nbsp;author. Accessible and easy to follow text </strong>means that this book can<strong> inspire young readers </strong>in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started reading, all those years ago.<br /> <br /> This moving book features&nbsp;<strong>stylish and quirky illustrations</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>extra facts at the back</strong>, including a&nbsp;<strong>biographical timeline</strong>&nbsp;with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer&rsquo;s life.<br /> <br /> <strong>Little People, BIG DREAMS </strong>is a <strong>best-selling biography series for kids</strong> that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.<br /> <br /> This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The <strong>board books</strong> are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The <strong>hardcover</strong> and <strong>paperback</strong> versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the <strong>treasuries</strong> each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in <strong>boxed gift sets</strong>. <strong>Activity books</strong> and a <strong>journal</strong> provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people </strong>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<br />

All Fall Down (Rigby Star Independent #Pink Level)

At the circus, animals and clowns come together to put on a show.Designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The 'Pink Level' titles are aimed at children in Reception.

The Algonquin Reader: Spring 2018

Get an inside look at Algonquin&’s outstanding forthcoming fiction with the Spring 2018 Algonquin Reader. Discover the inspiration behind each book through an original essay by the author. Then enjoy a short preview of each novel. The books featured in this issue are:The Optimistic Decade by Heather Abel On Sale May 2018Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill On Sale February 2018Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison On Sale April 2018Remind Me Again What Happened by Joanna Luloff On Sale June 2018The Price of the Haircut: Stories by Brock Clarke On Sale March 2018Southernmost by Silas House On Sale June 2018 Cover illustration by Mark Hoffmann.

Alf’s pet bat: Initial Code Unit 8 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)