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With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes
twelve fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for
children who are taking their first steps in reading. Discover what
life is like being small with Bob Bug, find out if Top Cat becomes
king of the garden and learn how to make tasty buns! Tips for
reading together explain the sounds that each story focuses on and
identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the
most out of the collection. Former Children's Laureate and author
of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over
the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a
phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children
who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love
of reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to
enjoy. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging
storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting
range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's
reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun
activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's
get them flying!
The much-loved classic story by L.M. Montgomery, specially retold
for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. From
the day red-headed 'Anne-with-an-e' unexpectedly arrives at Green
Gables, life is never the same again... Includes a short biography
of the author and beautiful watercolour illustrations throughout.
Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading
experts.
This story is about a brave and kind Anglo-Saxon princess called
Frideswide who lived in Oxford a long time ago and just happened to
be brilliant at climbing very tall trees. Her talent came in useful
one day when a wicked king tried to kidnap her. How did she and her
friends escape, and what happened to the king and his soldiers?
With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Alan Marks,
Saint Frideswide's legend is retold for young children as a tale of
adventure, courage in the face of danger, friendship, and kindness,
with a few surprises along the way. The church Frideswide founded
in Oxford was on the site of what is now Christ Church, and her
medieval shrine can still be seen inside the Cathedral. This
beautiful picture book is sure to be treasured by any child who
loves tales of adventure. It will appeal to children learning about
the Anglo-Saxons, to readers who like feisty heroines and to
visitors to Oxford, as a meaningful souvenir of their visit.
With a focus on building phonics skills, this Read with Oxford
Stages 1-2: Songbirds Story Collection contains 12 fun phonics
stories to provide perfect practice for beginner readers. Read what
life is like being small with Bob Bug, find out who is top cat and
much more! The kit also contains colourful stickers, and an
alphabet chart to reward, motivate and build confidence. Tips for
reading together explain the sounds that each story focuses on and
identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the
most out of the collection. Former Children's Laureate and author
of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over
the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a
phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children
who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love
of reading. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors,
engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an
exciting range of carefully levelled reading resources to build
your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks
and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk.
Let's get them flying!
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Carrie's War (Paperback)
Nina Bawden; Illustrated by Alan Marks; Foreword by Emma Carroll; Introduction by Michael Morpurgo
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One of the most loved and enduring wartime novels, Carrie's War is
a modern classic. WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY MICHAEL MORPURGO AND
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ALAN MARKS 'A touching, utterly convincing book'
JACQUELINE WILSON 'Poignant and realistic . . . Carrie's War
captures the true reality of war for a child, and it doesn't
sentimentalise war' SHIRLEY HUGHES, GUARDIAN 'I did a dreadful
thing, the worst thing of my life, when I was twelve and a half
years old, and nothing can change it' It is wartime and Carrie and
her little brother Nick have been evacuated from their London home
to the Welsh hills. In an unfamiliar place, among strangers, the
children feel alone and find little comfort with the family they
are billeted with: Mr Evans, a bullying shopkeeper and Auntie Lou,
his kind but timid sister. When Carrie and Nick visit Albert,
another evacuee, they are welcomed into Hepzibah Green's warm
kitchen. Hepzibah is rumoured to be a witch, but her cooking is
delicious, her stories are enthralling and the children cannot keep
away. With Albert, Hepzibah and Mister Johnny, they begin to settle
into their new surroundings. But before long, their loyalties are
tested: will they be persuaded to betray their new friends? This
collection of the best children's literature, curated by Virago,
will be coveted by children and adults alike. These are timeless
tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared
across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some
will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love,
whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The
Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of
Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E.
Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway
Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess,The Secret
Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover
Virago Children's Classics.
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Robin Hood (Hardcover)
Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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R193
R146
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An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for for
children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Much
Middleton's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham,
Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood.
Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Reading
Programme developed with reading experts at the University of
Roehampton.
A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings the legend of
the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood to life for little children. Robin
makes a daring raid on the castle of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham
in order to rescue the prisoners held inside. Specially rewritten
for young children, the story features well-known characters
including Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and, of course, Robin Hood
himself!
A captivating retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel beautifully
illustrated by Alan Marks, perfect for encouraging independent
reading. This title is part of Series Two of the Usborne Young
Reading Programme, specially written for readers growing in
confidence. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording
with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with
prompts for page turns.
"Bah Humbug " That's how Ebeneezer Scrooge feels about
Christmas--until the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future
decide to show the crotchety old miser the error of his ways.
Together they travel through time, revisiting all the people who
have played an important role in Scrooge's life. And as their
journey concludes, Scrooge is reminded of what it means to have
love in his heart, and what the true spirit of Christmas is all
about. A timeless story the whole family will enjoy
Johanna Spyri's Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits
of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy
grandfather. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in
confidence, with clear, engaging text and stunning original
illustrations. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from
Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a
dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects,
followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
The classic Dickens story retold for children growing in reading
confidence. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates
everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one
Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present
and future that will change him forever. Part of Young Reading
Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Also available with an
audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and
sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for
page turns.
Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with
Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Lights in the Mirror has been
specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of
6 and is fully illustrated throughout: The blue Golf keeps
following Max's car. It's creepy. Who is in the car, and what do
they want?
A captivating retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel beautifully
illustrated by Alan Marks. Perfect for encouraging independent
reading. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in
confidence. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic
listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a
read-along version with prompts for page turns.
Aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow,
building confidence and ability. "The Railway Children" is a
re-telling of the beloved E. Nesbitt story following the story of
three children growing up after their father is wrongly accused of
spying. It is evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks. It is
developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior
lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from
Roehampton University.
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Lion on the Loose (Paperback)
C. L. Tompsett; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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R213
R173
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Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with
Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Lion on the Loose has been
specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of
6 and is fully illustrated throughout: There are big paw prints in
the garden. There are big paw prints in the woods. Is there a lion
on the loose?
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Storm (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Kevin Crossley-Holland; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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R156
R116
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A beautiful, gripping story, perfect for children learning to read.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal. Every day Annie walks by the lonely
marsh from her remote cottage to school. Only in winter, when the
wind howls in the trees, is Annie ever afraid. Her sister Willa is
pregnant and Annie is overjoyed when she comes home to have her
baby. Annie tells Willa the names of local plants and Willa tells
Annie about the ghost, murdered by highwaymen, who is said to haunt
the old forge nearby. Then, on a terrible night, with the phone
lines down, Willa goes into labour. Annie is terrified of the
ghost, but knows she must brave the storm to fetch help. As she
ventures into the night, a horseman swings into view. He offers to
take Annie to town. But who is this horseman? The Reading Ladder
series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features
well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so
that children will find something to excite and engage them in
every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting
love of reading. Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for
fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging
stories independently. Varied sentences Detailed illustrations to
enjoy Chapters Interesting characters and themes A rich range of
vocabulary More complex storylines to stretch confident readers All
Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy
consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents
keen to support their children's reading. Book band: White.
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The Fog Catcher's Daughter
Marianne McShane; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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R245
R192
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A brave young girl rows out to meet her destiny in a lavishly
illustrated original tale steeped in fairy lore, from a traditional
Irish storyteller. A daughter embarks on a perilous journey to
rescue her father in this beautiful, eerie and timeless original
folktale. Eily and her father live in Ireland, three fields from
the sea, within sight of the enchanted isle of Lisnashee. The fairy
folk who live there cause mischief and harm to any who trespass,
but once a year at Midsummer, Eily’s father, the Fog Catcher,
rows out to collect magic from the fog around the island. His sole
protection is a charm tucked in his pocket, and when Eily finds the
lost charm in a hedgerow after he departs, she knows at once what
she must do. Haunting watercolour paintings evoke the beauty of the
Irish coastline in an imaginative coming-of-age tale about
honouring the past and taking courage with an open heart.
There was a real pig poking its snout out of the milkman's coat
pocket. It was the tiniest pig she had ever seen.' 'What's a
peppermint pig?' Poll asks her mother. Johnnie was only the runt of
the litter. He'd cost Mother a shilling, but somehow his
naughtiness and cleverness kept Poll and her little brother Theo
cheerful, even though it was one of the most difficult years of
their lives. This collection of the best children's literature,
curated by Virago, will be coveted by children and adults alike.
These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be
treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will
already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for
everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden
(Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse,
An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift
Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The
Railway Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess,The
Secret Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy).
Discover Virago Children's Classics.
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With Love (Hardcover)
Jane Goodall; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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R248
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This book is a major publication on the natural history of southern
New Zealand making, up-to-date, scientific information available to
a general audience in an acessible way. With color illustrations,
maps, and diagrams The Natural History of Southern New Zealand
covers the area south of the Waitaki River on the east coast, and
Haast on the west coast, including Stewart Island but not the
sub-antarctic islands. It focuses on exploration and conservation
of the biodiversity of the region. The chapters cover: geology,
geomorphology, fossils, climate, vegetational history, humans and
ecosystems, forest and shrublands, tussock grasslands and
mountains, inland waters and wetlands, the coast, open seas, and
conservation issues.
WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY EMMA CARROLL 'A touching, utterly convincing
book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'What a deep, dark, deceptively simple,
brilliant novel it is' EMMA CARROLL 'Poignant and realistic . . .
Carrie's War captures the true reality of war for a child, and it
doesn't sentimentalise war' SHIRLEY HUGHES, GUARDIAN 'I did a
dreadful thing, the worst thing of my life, when I was twelve and a
half years old, and nothing can change it' When the bombs rain down
on London, Carrie and her little brother Nick are evacuated to a
small town in the Welsh hills. Without their mother, and away from
anything familiar, they must take refuge among strangers.
Reluctantly, Mr Evans, the grocer, takes them in, with his kind,
timid sister, Aunt Lou. But the children find little comfort in his
austere home. Their fellow evacuee, Albert, is luckier, living in a
rambling old mansion with Hepzibah Green and Mister Johnny.
Hepzibah is rumoured to be a witch, but the children feel safe in
her warm kitchen and are spellbound by her stories. Just as Carrie
and Nick begin to settle into their new life, something happens
that tests their loyalties: will they be persuaded to betray their
friends? ILLUSTRATED BY ALAN MARKS
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The Snow Queen (Hardcover)
Lesley Sims; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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R193
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A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale about
the wicked Snow Queen's attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen
north. Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks,
winner of the Carnegie Medal. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for
readers growing in confidence. Also available with an audio CD with
a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects,
followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
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Keeping Henry (Paperback)
Nina Bawden; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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'The hay stirred. There was a small nibbling sound. A furry head
poked out. I saw its dark, beady eyes, its sharp, pointed ears
...his eyes seemed alert and inquisitive, as if he were as
interested in us as we were in him' Henry is only three inches long
when naughty Charlie catapults him out of his nest - a poor baby
red squirrel, all ragged and skinny. He is too young to survive
being released into the wild, but can a squirrel be a pet? Henry's
new human family has also had to adapt to a different way of life.
Evacuated from London during the Blitz, to a farm in Wales, they
were upturned from their old life just as Henry was 'tipped out' of
his nest. Can this mischievous little creature, who makes nests out
of their clothes and runs up the children like they are trees, help
them to settle into their new life? A collection that will be
coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in
children's literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales
with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the
generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to
you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age.
Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig),
Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken
(The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead
Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M.
Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge
(The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children's Classics.
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