This lively rhyming story with irresistible illustrations and phonic repetition is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are starting to read for themselves. Simple rhyming text helps to develop early language and reading skills, and there are notes for parents about phonics and reading aloud together.

This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There's an owl who dreams of being a superhero, a window-cleaning adder who's scared of heights and an axolotl who meets a genie. Add a flamingo who loves bingo plus a musical pangolin and you have a collection that's sure to appeal to any young reader.

Orangutan has a big day ahead. Tiger is moving house and he has a lot of stuff to go on Orangutan's van. Will it all get there in one piece? Find out in this hilarious story that makes learning phonics fun. A QR code provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

Pangolin loves playing her mandolin. There's just one problem... She's nocturnal so she's twanging her strings in the middle of the night. The other animals in the rainforest aren't happy to be kept awake. Will they reach a compromise? Starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, this story has been specially written to develop phonemic awareness. With free online audio.

A short-sighted dinosaur, crashing around the forest... What could possibly go wrong? This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio.

Gopher drives the Queen from one crazy escapade to another on an unexpected road trip. This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio.

Six of the best-loved tales from the Phonics Readers series are brought together in this wonderful collection. David Semple's colourful characters and the hilarious rhyming stories make learning phonics fun. A puzzle section and a QR code link to audio recordings of all six tales bring added value.

Claire the polar bear is desperate to see Santa at the Christmas fair. But first one thing interrupts, then another... Will she ever get to meet Santa? A sweet rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations. With free online audio.

Diggers are amazing machines! This chunky board book has been especially designed for little hands, with interactive, peep-through pages to grasp and explore. Curious learners will love journeying to the building site, watching a digger in action and learning how a house is built. Jam-packed with fun facts and accessible information, this super-simple introduction to diggers is perfect for the very youngest child. Let’s get digging! Also available in the How it Works series: How it Works: Tractor, How it Works: Rocket, How it Works: The Body, How it Works: Dinosaur

When Bruce and Sue the cockatoos take their little nephew Lou on a luxury cruise, he causes chaos on every deck. But he might just save the day in the end... Another title in the popular phonics readers series, which makes learning phonics fun.

Sam the crab loves trying out experiments in her lab- but they don't always go to plan. Can she use her science skills to save her friends from some greedy gannets? Find out in this amusing addition to the ever-growing Phonics Readers series. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

How can Whale escape from four hungry sharks? By telling them a tale of treasure, perhaps? Find out in this latest edition to the popular Phonics Readers series. A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness. With free online audio to listen to the story.

Yeti is expecting a lot of customers at his Snow Cafe. Delicious spaghetti should fill them up. But how much to make? You can't have too much spaghetti- can you? Another hilarious entry in the popular Phonics Readers series. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

Today you're the train driver! Your job is to take the family into the city. Let's go! Enter a world of imaginative play with this fun and immersive insight into the role of a train driver. Children will love using their imagination to take the driver's seat and pretend to use the train's controls to start the engine, open the doors at the station, and switch on the lights in a tunnel! This book puts the reader in charge, to build self-confidence and encourage following instructions, problem solving, and teamwork. The narrative is embedded with early learning skills such as recognition of colours, shapes, and numbers. This makes it perfect to share with children as a fun way to practise these key skills, while spotting their favourite vehicles and making the sound effects. The story ends with a sense of achievement as the passengers are safely delivered to the city.

Miss Honey's class of bumble bees want to try water skiing during their lunch break. What could possibly go wrong? Find out in this latest hilarious addition to the popular Phonics Readers series.

The Spider Queen wants a Halloween feast. So Weevil and his team set to work. But will a sneaky thief spoil the party? Find out in this latest addition to the popular phonics readers series. With phonically regular text, this funny story is all treat and no tricks. Great to read aloud.

Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling's all over the place and he only manages to hit one of the ten pins! But perhaps he's won a different competition, without even realizing it?

Alpaca makes and sells maracas, and, with the Carnival coming, business should be booming - but no one is buying. Then she discovers Baby Rattlesnake has a problem too - his tail just won't rattle. Can they help each other? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with delightful illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

Beep! Beep! Follow the busy tractor around the farm in this super simple first introduction to tractors. With layered die-cuts, fun facts and a mouse to spot on every spread!

Dinosaurs were INCREDIBLE creatures. Now even the smallest of readers can look inside the mighty T. rex - the most famous dinosaur of them all! This chunky board book has been especially designed for little hands, with interactive, peep-through pages to grasp and explore. Curious learners will love learning exactly how the T. rex worked - from when they lived to how strong their bite was (ouch!). Jam-packed with bite-size facts and accessible information, this is the perfect board book for dinosaur-mad toddlers. Also available in the How it Works series: Rocket, Tractor and The Body

Chameleon has big dreams of becoming a comedian, but her first gig doesn't go well. Perhaps she can use her natural talents to create a magical new act? Find out in this latest addition to the popular Phonics Readers series.

Axolotl longs for adventure. One day, she finds an old bottle with something amazing inside. What could it be? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with wonderful illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

It's Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST who answers the door? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

Today you're the fire engine driver! Your job is to help your crew to put out a fire at the bakery. Hurry! Enter a world of imaginative play with this fun and immersive insight into the role of a firefighter. Children will love using their imagination to take the driver's seat and pretend to use the fire engine's controls to switch on the siren, turn on the flashing lights, and start the engine! This book puts the reader in charge, to build self-confidence and encourage following instructions, problem solving, and teamwork. The narrative is embedded with early learning skills such as recognition of colours, shapes, and numbers. This makes it perfect to share with children as a fun way to practise these key skills, while spotting their favourite vehicles and making the sound effects. The story ends with a sense of achievement as the reader puts the fire out, then drives the crew back to the fire station.