The traditional tale of the 'Farmer and the Parrot' is retold through rhyme and illustrated by the artist/author. The book has 24 pages with 23 full colour illustrations and 21 x 21 cms. saddle bound. "Following an early spot of bother I ran home in tears to receive further rebukes from my mother; but my Grandfather comforted me and told me the story of the Farmer and the Parrot. From then on if he saw me on the street with 'the gang' or coming in late from playing he would raise his finger and repeat, Bad company!a Robert Mountjoy's grandfather had received the story while attending Sunday School sometime in the 1900s. He had taken on board the direct message in the tale and this was stressed some fifty years later. In rewriting it for his grandchildren the author has made some changes to make it acceptable to children and parents today.

When Hetty's Dad agrees that they can live in her grandparents' beach hut at Hengistbury Head, near Christchurch for the summer, she is so excited. The prospect of a fun-filled summer spent exploring and having fun takes an unexpected turn as Hetty and her new friend Charlie desperately try to evade the attentions of a strange man who seems to be watching their every move. Who is he and what does he want?

This poetic illustrated edition of 'The Beautiful Me' Collection celebrates physical diversity. Your child will be encouraged and enriched with positive self-esteem as we explore four areas of beauty (hair, face, height and character). 'I am Beautiful' is a 'read with me' book that uses language which makes it easy for parents to bond, nurture and educate. 'The Beautiful Me' collection Is a delightful engaging assembly of 'read with me' children's books, designed to help adults bond, nurture and educate. Whether you are diversifying your child's book collection, setting up a childcare provision or simply buying a gift, you will not be disappointed. To learn more about this bespoke collection visit the author's website at www.marleneservice.com Suitable for children as young as three.

Helen Taylor faithfully adapted John Bunyan’s allegory of the Christian life, The Pilgrim’s Progress, for young readers—bringing its treasury of wisdom to children’s hearts and minds. That version has sold over 800,000 copies! It preserves the original plotlines of Bunyan’s classic while telling the story of Little Christian and Christiana in a way that kids can understand.

In this fresh, imaginative new edition, bestselling illustrator Joe Sutphin portrays the characters of Bunyan’s tale as furry creatures living in a woodland realm. Children will delight in the lavish illustrations, reading alongside their parents or interacting on their own with the timeless words and beautiful imagery that they discover on every page.

This book will help children see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes, leading them to declare along with Christian, “I am going to the King!”

Expanding your child s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In Monterey Bay by Dona Herweck Rice, a group of young sea otters mistake a bird s egg for a food-bashing rock and receive a surprise! What will they do to reunite the little hatchling with its mother? And will Pip, the grumpiest sea otter, finally learn to show his heart? Find out more in this otter-ly wonderful story your child will love. Includes Book Club literacy and comprehension questions.

2017 is the 15th anniversary of the creation of Bob, Man on the Moon, celebrate with this anniversary edition. Enjoy the stunning artwork Simon Bartram has become famous for. Bob is everyone's favourite man on the moon; follow him on his daily adventures. Bob has a special job - looking after the moon. He keeps it clean and entertains passing space tourists as well as giving guided tours. He knows everything about the moon and that there is definitely no such thing as aliens!

ead about Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they turn into mermaids to save a sea kingdom in an epic underwater adventure!

One doesn't usually hear of anyone having a tree as a friend. However, this very exciting book tells the story of a young girl called Lolly who moved into a valley with her family and suddenly discovers an extraordinary tree. A tree with a voice! Lolly becomes friends with this tree which surprises her in many ways. Turn the pages...you will see.

Ons het gewens en gewens vir iemand net soos jy. ’n Spesiale iemand wat by ons kan kom bly.

Hierdie prenteboek vertel op ’n deernisvolle en prettige manier die storie van verskillende gesinne wat kinders aanneem. Dit is die perfekte wegspringplek vir ouers wat met kinders oor aanneming wil gesels, en dit help kinders om te verstaan dat elke gesin spesiaal is – al lyk ons nie noodwendig dieselfde nie. Die outeur se tantieme op die verkope van die boek word aan Engo geskenk. Engo is ’n niewinsgewende en nieregeringsorganisasie wat ondersteuning bied aan individue en gesinne en betrokke is by die fasilitering van aannemings en ondersteuning bied aan aanneem-gesinne.

Die boek is ook beskikbaar in Engels.

A nursery rhyme fan is determined to find out if Old Mother Hubbard is a work of fiction or fact. But when she talks to Ms. Hubbard, she s not sure who to believe. This illustrated chapter book introduces advancing readers to the concept of the unreliable narrator. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

The arrival of a stray pelican in Lighthouse Bay starts a chain of events that leads Dilo the dolphin into a series of gripping adventures.

This illustrated chapter book retells the classic Aesop s fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

A litter of puppies was born in a puppy farm. All the beautiful puppies sold, leaving one puppy that was too ugly to sell. His ears were different lengths and his tail was too long. Follow his adventures from puppy farm to street dog and meet his friends, Ponytail Pete, Georgie Dreadlocks and Lily Lovecuddle. The story illustrates the problems with living on the streets, for animals and mankind. Help comes in many forms for Tin-pot, especially at the rehoming centre where he receives such vital care and attention. The people at the rehoming centre try their very best, but will they find him a happy home? This is an ideal book for reluctant readers, as the illustrations inspire the child to read through this exciting tale.

This is the second book in the series of magical adventures with Hannah and her pony, Brandy.Embark on a journey of mystery to a land of wonder and lies where things are not what they seem. Hatred and treachery patrol the land. This is where darkness rules and chaos and destruction reign. Only one has the power to break it. Many friends will be lost, but new ones found. Hannah and Brandy are torn, their hearts are one, but their minds are two. The battle has ended but the war has just begun...

Expanding your child s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In Big Dreams by Joe Rhatigan, Alex has dreams of becoming a basketball star. But as the shortest kid on the team, she s struggling. She needs to get tall fast! Or does she? Find out more in this comic-style story your child will love. Includes Book Club literacy and comprehension questions.

When Charlee looks at his books in school he is worried because the pictures are blurry. He is scared that he might have to wear glasses and his friends might tease him. He tells his teacher about this and she tells his mother who immediately takes him to the opticians. Charlee has great fun trying on lots of different glasses and when he tell his classmates he might have to wear glasses none of them laugh. He arrives at school in his new glasses and finds that he is something of a celebrity as no one else in his class wears them. Charlee can now see the pictures in his books clearly and feels very special in his new glasses.