A diverse and engaging collection of literature from different cultures within the UK, including short stories, extracts from novels, drama and poetry, as well as writing from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A vivid and contemporary collection which offers a rich diversity of perspectives on British society.

What do you get when you cross a monster Viking baby who won't stop growing, two kids, a Viking clan and a very big stinky nappy? This book of course! Hold on to your nose as Erik and Freya battle to keep Olf under control, feed him and stop him crying (because he floods the village). Tommy Donbavand's Funny Shorts is a series of full-colour, rip-roaring reads for kids that will have them bawling with laughter. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get kids reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.

Thought-provoking contemporary fantasy from best-selling author Polly Ho-Yen. Mae spends a lot of time in hospitals. She's had asthma since she was little and sometimes she just can't breathe. She was in hospital the very first time she saw the hole - a tear in the universe which seems to appear only to her. Before she knows it she is drawn into a parallel world, where things aren't quite the same... This powerful fantasy story is full of big ideas and a great way to talk about chronic illness with children. It has beautiful black-and-white illustrations from TBC throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+

Discover the interconnectedness of nature with this non-fiction story collection. Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, each read-aloud story celebrates everyday miracles in a woodland. A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers.

Zackie and Vincent want to take an action photo to enter a photography competition. But Anton the bully has other plans.

A beautiful softback picture book about a little boy who has to save all the dragons from a wicked ice wizard. This fantasy book focuses on themes of bravery, kindness and making friends.In this wonderful story, a boy called George goes on a mystical journey as he makes friends with a dragon, and then goes on a mission to foil the plan of the ice wizard to rid the land of all the dragons. With time running out, will George be able to save all the dragon eggs before the wizard snatches them all into his icy clutches?Fabulous ink and watercolour illustrations make for a gripping tale for reading alone or sharing with others. This book has great text for looking for sentence openers and wow words, appealing to children and parents alike.Guide age range: 6-12 years.Made with paper & love, from you to me.Why we love itWe love the dragon illustrations which are so detailed and link so well with the mystical story. A great read, particularly at bedtime.*Portrait 29.0 x 23.4cm*Written and illustrated by M. P. Robertson*28 pages of 140gsm uncoated, FSC paper*Softback book*Matt colour cover and colour internal pages*Ethically produced from sustainably sourced materials*Designed and published in the UK

The perfect Christmas present for Rainbow Magic fans! Come along with Rachel and Kirsty for six enchanting adventures with Chrissie the Wish Fairy and Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy! When the friends meet Chrissie the Wish Fairy, they must stop Jack Frost's naughty goblins from stealing Chrissie's three magical wish items. Without her magical items, Chrissie can't make Christmas wishes come true and children everywhere will be disappointed! Next, they must help Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy to find her missing magical objects. Jack Frost has stolen them and the Fairyland Royal Christmas Gala will be ruined if they don't get them back! Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Do YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.

A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah's big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

Goue reeks is een van die heel bekendste en gewildste inheemse leesreekse met beproefde sukses oor dekades. Derduisende onderwysers en ouers het self daarmee leer lees – en dit werk steeds! Op publieke aanvraag is die volledige reeks nou weer beskikbaar. Dit volg ’n basiese benadering tot leesonderrig deur klank- en woordbouvaardighede en is gebaseer op herhaling, herkenning en inoefening. Goue reeks se hersiene uitgawe (2009) bied alles wat nodig is om jong leerders te ontwikkel in jong lesers.

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A thought-provoking comedy about being an alien from prize-winning Zanib Mian. Maxx is an alien: a real one - from the planet Zerg. He's on Earth to research these strange things called emotions that humans have (and eat as much chocolate as he can). But some of the humans seem to think Maxx's new human friend Jibreel is an alien too, and Maxx just can't figure it out. Why would coming from another country make you an alien?! This funny science-fiction story is a perfect way to tackle difficult topics like racism and refugees with children. It has hilarious black-and-white illustrations from Sernur Isik throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Grey Ideal for ages 8+

'n Koei met 'n serpie, 'n spierwit donkie ... Jy sal kennis maak met splinternuwe karakters en menige avonture met hulle meemaak. Sluit by hulle aan op hul reise, deel in hul avonture en ontdek 'n skatkis van stories om jou na sprokiesland weg te voer. Lochner de Kock vertel al jou gunstelingsprokies! Kom luister saam! Die stories op die CD: Marcel die Dappere; Verrassing!; Die Lelike Konyntjie; Kakao die Apie; Albert en die Aartappel; Gallie die Krokodil; Wimpie die Wit Donkie; Bonte se Serpie; Soet Honne!; Annabel se Voeltjiekafee (Bonussnit).

'n Wit olifantjie, 'n hen wat wou kraai ... Jy sal kennis maak met splinternuwe karakters en menige avonture met hulle meemaak. Sluit by hulle aan op hul reise, deel in hul avonture en ontdek 'n skatkis van stories om jou na sprokiesland weg te voer. Lochner de Kock vertel al jou gunstelingsprokies! Kom luister saam! Die stories op die CD: Lea se Boom; Die Lied van die Hen; Tot Stinkie se Redding; Die Duisendpoot en die Slak; Frederik en Kuifie; Kameelperd en Sebra; Katryntjie Kekkel; Jabba die Wit Olifantjie; Meteoor die Drakie; Lenet se Ponie (Bonussnit).

The title of this work, "Attitudes", is intended to sum up the link that connects the stories. Each story deals with the attitude of the writer (or one or more of the characters) towards different subjects. Most of the topics revolve around aspects of the human condition and so, along the way, views will be encountered about matters such as love, hate, compassion, selfishness, bravery and cowardice, to name but a few.

Vuil Ferdie: Modder!

In hierdie boek beleef Ferdie ook drie skreeusnaakse avonture. Hy moet koes en keer wanneer hy die sokkerspan se nuwe doelwagter is; hy moet skoon bly vir die skoolfotograaf en hy het ’n baie spookagtige belewenis wanneer hy by maats oorslaap!