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Monster
by Michael Rosen Neal LaytonMore mayhem from the four-legged narrator! When his pet human, Rover, goes to school, our canine hero thinks she is trapped against her will. He goes to the rescue, and when he sees her surrounded by monster masks, leaps to the wrong conclusion and to her rescue, with the usual chaotic consequences!A brilliant follow-up to bestselling Rover and Howler.Rover: 'Layton's wildly exuberant illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to the four legged narrator's refreshing brand of humour' - GuardianHowler: 'A delight' Independent on SundayBrilliantly read by Michael Rosen. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.
Monster in the Mirror (Collins Big Cat Arabic Ser.)
by Jean UreA woolly dog and a fluffy cat live together in perfect harmony – until the arrival of a tiny kitten. Heartwarming story from a renowned author.
The Monster is Coming! (Rigby Star Guided #Gold Level)
by Paul ShiptonRun! she shouted. Hide! There's a monster in the village! It'll eat us! It'll crush us in our homes! Genre: Fantasy story Learning objectives: Language Comprehension Strand 8: Explain their reactions to text, commenting on important aspects. Writing Opportunities Strand 9: Make adventurous word and language choices appropriate to the style and purpose of the text (e.g. descriptive language for 'monster story').
Monstrous Maud: Horror Holiday (Monstrous Maud Ser. #5)
by A. B. SaddlewickThe fifth book in the scarily sensational Monstrous Maud series! Maud loves camping and is excited about going on Wilf's family holiday in the woods. Will she be the first camper ever to solve the Monstrous mystery of the Beast Of Oddington?
Monstrous Maud: Scary Show (Monstrous Maud Ser. #6)
by A. B. SaddlewickThe sixth book in A. B. Saddlewick's terrifyingly terrific Monstrous Maud series. When Maud decides to learn advanced sorcery for the talent show, she can't control her spells. Now Maud has to work out how to do reverse magic - before the whole school guesses her Monstrous secret!
Moon: Space: Moon (Fact Cat: Countries #3)
by Alice HarmanRead all about the Moon, what it's made of, its orbit, the first men on the Moon, getting to the Moon and how the Moon affects the Earth.Simple quiz questions at the back help readers to remember what they've just read.
More Milly-Molly-Mandy (Macmillan Children's Classics #8)
by Joyce Lankester BrisleyJoin the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy goes for a picnic, rides a horse, and has an adventure – whatever Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around!The stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1925. Perfect for reading aloud, these twenty stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents and introduce younger readers to an enduringly popular heroine and her friends Little-Friend-Susan and Billy Blunt.Gloriously illustrated with the author's original line drawings, and with a ribbon marker and a specially commissioned foreword, this beautiful hardback Macmillan Children's Classics edition of Joyce Lankester Brisley's More Milly-Molly-Mandy is a truly special gift to treasure.
More Stories Julian Tells (Julian's World Ser.)
by Ann CameronDid you know that frogs wear shoes?That eating broccoli makes you super strong?Or that you can even move the sun if you put your mind to it?Julian can’t stop telling stories – or getting into trouble!
The Most Beautiful Place in the World (Yearling Bks.)
by Ann CameronJuan lives in Guatemala, in the mountains. It is a poor but beautiful place, with volcanoes rising from the shores of a blue lake, and flocks of brilliantly plumed wild parrots living in the trees.Juan is a shoe-shine boy. Although he’s only seven years old, he works hard every day to earn his keep. He has lived with his grandmother since his parents abandoned him.But Juan dreams of other things. Most of all, he longs to go to school like other children his age . . .
Mother Teresa (National Geographic Readers)
by National Geographic KidsFollow the young Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu as she grows up, travels far from home, and becomes one of the most beloved figures of our time: Mother Teresa. This new leveled reader from National Geographic Kids journeys from Ireland to India, portraying the charity and hard work of Mother Teresa and the nuns who followed in her footsteps.
Mother Teresa (Little People, BIG DREAMS #18)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Natascha RosenbergPart of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, along with her message of love and charity. Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, Macedonia. She was raised to love God and love others above all else, and from an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion, so she became a nun. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She travelled to Ireland, and then to India, where she worked hard to help all those around her. She taught in a school, but realised she could do more, and so she founded a hospital in an old temple, where she fed and cared for the poor and the sick. She spent the rest of her life caring for those in need around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Mother Teresa's amazing life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore 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. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Mother Teresa (Little People, BIG DREAMS #18)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Natascha RosenbergPart of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, along with her message of love and charity. Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, Macedonia. She was raised to love God and love others above all else, and from an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion, so she became a nun. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She travelled to Ireland, and then to India, where she worked hard to help all those around her. She taught in a school, but realised she could do more, and so she founded a hospital in an old temple, where she fed and cared for the poor and the sick. She spent the rest of her life caring for those in need around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Mother Teresa's amazing life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore 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. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Mousequerade Ball: A Counting Tale
by Betsy Lewin Lori MortensenIn a castle on a hill, in a great grand hall,mice are getting ready for the Mousequerade Ball.They dress in their finest. What a grand affair!But when an unexpected guest arrives,the mice get quite a scare. Is the evening ruined? Should they run in fright? Or will a gallant mouse stand up and save the splendid night? Counting up to ten and back again, dancing all the while, this delightful story invites readers--and dancers--to the event of the season: the Mousequerade Ball!
Mousequerade Ball: A Counting Tale
by Betsy Lewin Lori MortensenIn a castle on a hill, in a great grand hall,mice are getting ready for the Mousequerade Ball.They dress in their finest. What a grand affair!But when an unexpected guest arrives,the mice get quite a scare. Is the evening ruined? Should they run in fright? Or will a gallant mouse stand up and save the splendid night? Counting up to ten and back again, dancing all the while, this delightful story invites readers--and dancers--to the event of the season: the Mousequerade Ball!
Munch, Crunch, Pirate Lunch!
by John KellyMeet the Beastly Pirates, the munchiest, crunchiest pirates to ever sail the seven seas! If YOU were a pirate, what would you have for lunch? Fish soup? Shark on toast? Not the Beastly Pirates! They like something a little munchier, a little crunchier ... a little more 'piratey'.Join the Beastly Pirates on this awesome piratical adventure, fabulously illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal shortlisted illustrator, John Kelly.
My Body! What I Say Goes! (PDF)
by Jayneen Sanders Anna HancockThe crucial skills taught in this book will help children to protect their bodies from inappropriate touch. Children will be empowered to say in a strong and clear voice, "This is my body! What I say goes!" Through age-appropriate illustrations and engaging text this book, written by the author of 'No Means No!' and 'Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept', will teach children the following crucial and empowering skills in personal body safety: • identifying safe and unsafe feelings • recognizing early warning signs • developing a safety network • using the correct names for private parts • understanding the difference safe and unsafe touch • understanding the difference between secrets and surprises • respecting body boundaries. Approximately 20% of girls, and 8% of boys will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday (Pereda, et al, 2009). Parents, caregivers, and educators have a duty of care to protect children by teaching them Body Safety skills. These skills empower children, and go a long way in keeping them safe from abuse - ensuring they grow up as assertive and confident teenagers and adults. Also included in this book are in-depth Discussion Questions to further enhance the learning and to initiate important family conversations around body autonomy.
My Brother and Sister: My Brother And Sister (Popcorn: Families)
by Katie DickerLooking at the different relationships people have within families, and how to build on these relationships and keep them strong.
My Brother Bernadette (Red Bananas Ser. (PDF))
by Jacqueline Wilson David RobertsSara always gets lumbered with looking after her little brother Bernard. And summer project at the local school is no different. There's so much to do - football, judo, trampolining, model car making, computer games and drama. But all Bernard wants to do is clothes design. Soon all the kids, led by Big Dan, are calling Bernard 'Bernadette' and shoving him around. Sara wants to help but she doesn't want to make it worse. But 'Bernadette' is a little boy with big ideas. And he has a plan up his very nicely designed sleeve . . .
My Country: My Country (Mapping #5)
by Jen GreenFull of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a the UK. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial photos; how landmarks can be shown as symbols; how to measure scale and distance; what map plans are; how compass points show you how to find directions; how to follow pathways and roads; how to use grid references; looking at landuse ; and looking at transport maps.Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child's attention helping them to learn these important map skills.
My Dad: My Dad (Popcorn: Families)
by Katie DickerLooking at the different relationships people have within families, and how to build on these relationships and keep them strong.
My Dad (Family World #2)
by Caryn JennerWho is in your family? Do you have a dad? All around the world people have dads. How are they like your dad? How are they different? In this book, find out about dads and their families all around the world.This book is part of the 'Family World' series. It looks at key family members and the variety of roles that they play in children's lives all around the world. Each book has easy-to-follow sentences with simple questions to open up discussion. They are packed with engaging photos of families all over the world for the reader to explore.
My Family Is a Zoo
by Emma Dodd K. A. GerrardEveryone in my family has a special friend! My daddy has an elephant.My grandma has a bunny. My cousin has a kangaroo.And me? I have a bear!Pile in with the whole family--and more than a few of their favorite animals--for a special car ride. With loving hugs and furry cuddles on every page, and a heartwarming surprise from Mommy at the end, this is one family trip you won't want to miss!
My Family Is a Zoo
by Emma Dodd K. A. GerrardEveryone in my family has a special friend! My daddy has an elephant.My grandma has a bunny. My cousin has a kangaroo.And me? I have a bear!Pile in with the whole family--and more than a few of their favorite animals--for a special car ride. With loving hugs and furry cuddles on every page, and a heartwarming surprise from Mommy at the end, this is one family trip you won't want to miss!
My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon #1)
by Ruth Stiles GannettA NEWBERY HONOR BOOK When a little boy Elmer strikes up a friendship with an alley cat, he learns of a baby dragon that is being forced to serve as a ferry for the selfish animals of Wild Island. Elmer determines at once to free the dragon, and with a bit of advice from the savvy cat, he arms himself with chewing gum, lollipops, rubber bands and some other unlikely items. With these tools and his own sharp wits, Elmer is prepared to face hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles and other challenges. Both a Newbery Honor Book and an American Library Association Notable Book, this charming story has delighted generations of readers since its original publication in 1948. 'A real delight' New Yorker
My Father's Dragon
by Ruth Stiles Gannett Ruth Chrisman GannettWhen Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be entitled to a free ride.Elmer needs no further encouragement to stow away aboard a ship to the island, where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and other moody creatures. A charmingly illustrated Newbery Honor Book, this comic adventure story has delighted generations of children.