Without giving himself time to think about it, Danny plunged into the middle of the frosty stream. The cold of it took his breath away. He shrieked and yelled and giggled idiotically. He splashed and wriggled and bucked about like seal, like an otter, like a porpoise. The sensation of that icy, running water bubbling against his baked body was truly delicious. He ducked his head underneath, and let it tingle through his scalp. It was so clear that, with his eyes open underwater, he could se right into the heart of that liquid world'. For the moment Danny, the Warrior of Wilderness, has not care in the world. But soon the timid boy will once again be reminded of his quest: to save his friends, the creatures of Wilderness, the beautiful wild animals which are being threatened by evil Shadow. Gripping and moving, Warrior of Wilderness extols the beauty of the wild animals of Africa, and warns us that we humans are constantly threatening their survival.

A lavish volume of heart-warming verse dedicated to one of Shirley Hughes's most endearing characters - Alfie's little sister, Annie Rose. The gentle rhymes and beautifully detailed illustrations capture all the wonder and excitement of a small child's world. From tea-time treats to secret adventures, Shirley Hughes has a perfect understanding of the things that encapture a small child.

Edwin Morgan (1920 - 2010) is one of the giants of modern poetry. Scotland's national poet from 2004 to his death in 2010, he produced an astonishing range of work, from the playful to the profound. James McGonigal's new Second Edition of this SCOTNOTE covers the entirety of Morgan's work throughout his long and hugely productive life, and is an ideal guide for senior school pupils and students to Morgan's overflowing creativity.

"What, my dear Lady Disdain Are you yet living?" These famous lines from Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing delightfully show the verbal sparring between the reluctant lovers, Beatrice and Benedick who are happily brought together at the end by the schemes of their friends. And, no story is complete without at least one evil character, Don John, who unsuccessfully tries to tear apart the wedding plans of Hero and Claudio, the other lovers in this sparkling tale.

Written in rhyming couplets, Much Ado About Nothing, the eighth book in this successful series, captures all the exciting elements of the original story, and is truly a delightful read for both adult and child.

Lois Burdett has been a teacher at Hamlet Public School in Stratford, Ontario, for over twenty years and her expertise in bringing Shakespeare to life for children as young as seven is reflected in the children's clever insights and wonderful drawings which complement the play.

Her success has resulted in an ever-increasing demand for workshops as far afield as Europe and Australia where she instructs educators on how they too can familiarize young children with Shakespeare.

From the "Foreword" by Denzel Washington

" Lois Burdett's] delightfully entertaining text is complemented by her students' thoughtful interpretations and charming artwork which make "Much Ado About Nothing" come alive in a whole new way."

Mater Anserina is a delightful book of twenty-eight poems, many of them favorites from Mother Goose, rendered in Latin, with the English translation on facing pages. Designated specifically for early learners of Latin, the nursery rhymes are designed for reciting or singing, with the particular aim of giving young students an introduction to Latin pronunciation. The book comes with an audio CD of all rhymes in the book.

This series provide a setwork and study guide in one. Easy to use and clearly structured, the Spot On Literature series provides useful information about the novel and author, including quotations, contextual and historical information. It provides guidance on how to write an essay and answer contextual questions, while mock examination questions and answers aid in Grade 12 Literature exam preparation.

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