Who can be a writer? You can! Whether you want to write an epic narrative poem, say it all with a three-line haiku or get your friends laughing with a limerick, you can try them all here.

The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems is a brilliantly funny anthology of the most giggle-worthy children's poems from one of the nations most celebrated children's poets, Brian Moses.

Perfect for gifting and for reading aloud, you'll be chortling along with Brian as he shows you the funniest poems in the world! Explore chucklesome poems about pets, funny creatures, school, family, fantasy and fairy-tales, dinosaurs and dragons, space, and just plain SILLY poems. With poets such as Brian Bilston, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Pie Corbett and Paul Cookson next to Liz Brownlee, Mike Jubb, James Carter and Rachel Rooney, this is the ultimate hysterical collection of rib-tickling poems guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.

Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. We find out how to grow cress. All you need are some eggs, some cotton wool... And some cress seeds! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Yellow - all levels Phonics phase: 4

A bright and colourful English Activity Book brimming with charming characters, engaging activities and crystal-clear explanations. Perfect for practice at home or in class, it's loaded with useful English practice for ages 8-9 (Year 4 of primary school) covering word types, homophones, direct speech and more. Each topic is explained in easy-to-understand language, followed by a selection of fun-packed activities - designed to boost your child's confidence and make sure all that knowledge really sticks! Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress. We've also thrown in a fun puzzle page so your child can apply their English skills in a different context. Answers can be found at the back of the book.

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• Help your child progress at home with Bug Club and Disney decodable readers for phonics phases 1-3..
• Bug Club captures children's imagination, nurtures lifelong readers, and is proven to work: research shows that after 18 months, children using Bug Club were 11 months ahead of their expected reading age.
• Bug Club at home will complement children's school learning as they develop comprehension and fluency and provide independent reading practice with fully decodable phonics patterns.
• Children can engage with extra learning content, and activities at the back of each book – now with their favourite Disney characters!
• The books all feature our specially designed dyslexia-friendly font and are set on pastel coloured backgrounds to help reduce visual stress.
• Already used by 1.5 million children in over 3,300 Primary schools in the UK, Bug Club is an ideal solution to help fill in any reading gaps.

Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. The animals are causing chaos on the farm - especially Pup, who makes a special kind of mess. He and the other animals clear it up in the end. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Pink B Phonics phase: 2

Dockside, the award-winning reading intervention programme, is specifically designed for older children who are struggling with their reading, or for children learning English as an additional language. It provides an opportunity for children to practise their reading skills at a suitable level with age-appropriate storylines. A handy breakdown of key words is included as well as question prompts to encourage discussion. The series is set in an everyday world featuring a range of strong characters and stories to which children can relate, and enjoy, providing a unique approach to reading intervention.

Age: 5-6 (Year 1 / P2) Level: EYFS Subject: reading, phonics In this decodable non-fiction book, there are lots of different types of homes, from flats and boats to caravans and houses. Let's take a look! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children aged 5-6 (Year 1 / P2) Phonics phase: 5 This book aligns with Letters and Sounds (2007) Phase 5. This title is part of Pearson's Bug Club, a reading programme used in over 3500 schools. Bug Club books are designed to help children enjoy learning to read. For more Bug Club books and learn at home resources, search for Bug Club.

Replaces ISBN 9781908684899. A good vocabulary is at the heart of 11 plus and Common Entrance exams, such as those set by the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM), compiled by Durham University, and Granada Learning (GL), also known as NFER. Both the verbal reasoning and comprehension sections of these exams typically contain questions to test breadth of vocabulary and ability to infer meaning for previously unknown words. This book contains intentionally difficult and unfamiliar vocabulary to encourage students to infer the meaning of new words from the context of the given classic or contemporary passage. The Vocabulary in Context series of books increase in levels of difficulty so as to encourage consistent, long-term development of reading and comprehension skills. The purpose of this book is to develop the important skill of reading in context and not just for memorising new vocabulary. This book targets the key skills involved in verbal reasoning and comprehension and is a unique and form of study for the 11 plus. This book also includes an interesting word origin or idiom on each page.

This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. When Mrs Ping's wish to have a child is granted by a passing fairy, she and her husband become the parents of a little boy who's just one inch tall. Issy, as they name him, doesn't grow any taller. But what he lacks in height, he makes up for in ambition. He goes to the Emperor and asks for a job. But is he up to the task of becoming a royal bodyguard? It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.

Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. Sid is on a school trip to the Tower of London. He annoys his classmates by constantly taking photos, but his snapping comes in handy when a robber tries to make off with the Crown Jewels! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Yellow - all levels Phonics phase: 4

Matthew is 14 and is struggling to fit in - something that's extra hard when you're taking care of your mum, being bullied at school, and have earned the nickname Stinky Mog because of your poor personal hygiene. On top of all that, he wants to catch the attention of one of the coolest girls in school, Ari. Ari doesn't walk: she floats, like mist on the water. And she's as sporty as she is cool. When Ari's brand new bike is stolen, Matthew spots his chance to make a good impression by getting it back for her... But will he just end up in even more trouble or is Matthew is about to learn that friendship and heroes can be found in unlikely places? This is a gritty yet touching story of one teenager's struggles with bullying and isolation, written by Carnegie Medal Winning author Anthony McGowan, and is perfect for less-confident readers.

The ideal way to catch up, refresh, revise and get back on track. Keep on top of everything you need to know for AQA English Language Paper 2. Rapidly review all the essential reading, writing, language and analysis skills. Make the most of your time and focus on what matters most. Refresh and sharpen your study, writing and memory skills. Feel fully prepped for tests and ready to impress in assessments. No fuss, no stress - just a really quick way to keep your skills and knowledge up to scratch. A fast and effective way to make sure your knowledge for AQA English Language Paper 2 is always fresh and at the front of your mind, Rapid Revision from York Notes has been carefully designed to provide everything you need to feel confident and ready. Cleverly structured and very easy to use, this handy, portable catch-up guide will take you step-by-step through everything you need to know, remember and recall. Whether you're looking for a reliable way to feel prepared for a test, a super-speedy refresher, or if this is your first time studying for AQA English Language Paper 2, this Rapid Revision guide is brimming with everything you need to supercharge your success and race ahead to great results in all your assessments and exams. Also available: Rapid Revision for AQA English Language Paper 1! Simply search for 978-1292270944.

This 11 plus English test book provides essential real exam practice for 11 plus and Common Entrance exams. These papers are best used to benchmark children's performance in readiness for the actual 11 plus exams. The format of this book provides the opportunity for children to become familiar with the question and answer layouts of the actual exams. This book comprises four multiple-choice papers, each containing 50 questions. Each test includes four sections: long comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar. The questions in this book consist of nearly two dozen style of English questions covering the most commonly found types. For further English exam preparation, see 11+ Essentials English: Practice Papers Book 1.

Build up to better results With its flexible and progressive approach, this unique 3-Step Test Booster book is the ultimate way to help children test their grammar, punctuation and spelling skills whilst efficiently and effectively preparing them for the official tests. Practise and prepare for SATs success Fast 10-minute tests will help children get to grips with SATs-style questions. As they advance to the more challenging 20- and 30-minute tests they'll quickly begin to build their stamina and feel pride in their progress as they get plenty of practise putting their grammar, punctuation and spelling to the test. Boost skills and confidence Children can mark and track their achievements throughout using the expert answer key and feedback notes to identify their weaknesses and build on their strengths. As they work step-by-step through each test they'll finish feeling confident, prepared and ready to sit their KS2 English SATs.