This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Year 3 Brown B (NC level 3b) fiction short story collection ...Samil's genius dad has come up with yet more plans to take over the kingdom. Mum thinks they are brilliant Just how successful will this evil raccoon family be? When a giant flying nappy and ice-cream are involved, Samil has his doubts -- and so might you

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. The titles at Oxford Levels 1+ to 5 are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children's vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains six books, one of each of the following titles: Pip, Lop, Mip, Bop and the Bumbles, Tomorrow Never Comes, The Night Knight, Snoot's Birthday Surprise, Sometimes Mum is Silly and The Festival of Colours.

It's the day of the school show, and Emma is dreading the thought of performing in front of a big audience. Emma's day starts off badly thanks to Melanie catching her singing one of Blue's elf songs, and gets even worse when Blue decides to help bring the show to life. Before long, the school hall is in chaos and there's only one person who can save the day ... The Pocket Elf and the Star of the Show is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years

Blue's magical powers are nearly fully recovered, and Emma knows that her time with the pocket elf is running out. If she can just get through the dreaded sports' day, then everything will be fine ... unless Melanie tells the world about Blue! Can Blue and Emma work together one last time to save the day and protect their secret friendship? The Pocket Elf and the Sports Day Disaster is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years

Emma couldn't have dreamed that she would ever make friends with an elf - but one Friday morning, that's just what happens to her! Despite causing Emma no end of trouble, Blue just wants to get back to her home. But when Emma's art lesson starts to go wrong, will Blue be the one to save the day? The Pocket Elf and the Paint Explosion is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 7-8 years

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years of The Fairytale Hairdresser! Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland . . . A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no frizz too fearsome! Join Kittie Lacey, as she faces her most hair-raising challenge - an evil witch, a tall tower, and a girl called Rapunzel who is having a very bad hair day. Will Kittie manage to tame unruly locks that go on for miles, rescue a princess and create a happily ever after? Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures: The Fairytale Hairdressser and the Little Mermaid The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Frog The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina And coming soon . . . The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood

The Fairytale Hairdresser is styling her fairytale friends for an animal-themed parade to celebrate Prince Freddie's coronation. But Prince Freddie is nowhere to be seen - could his mysterious uncle be behind the disappearance? And who is the funny little frog in Kittie's salon?

Together with her new friend Princess Lily, and armed with all her hairdressing skills, Kittie sets out to solve the mysteries and bring order back to Fairy Land.

Aggie needs to get a present for her Mum's birthday and Gron has a piece of amber that would be perfect! But getting the amber may be harder than Aggie thought, especially when a wild boar appears...

This prehistoric adventure from well-loved author Abie Longstaff is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves are for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Shane Crampton and fun characters young readers will find hard to resist.

Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for activities related to the stories.

Book Band: Turquoise
Ideal for ages 6+

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover! Kittie Lacey's salon is buzzing with excitement - the Queen of Hearts is holding a ball to find the PERFECT girl for her PERFECT prince. But Kittie's new friend Cinderella doesn't have a dress and her invitation has mysteriously got lost in the post. Luckily, Kittie has the perfect plan to get Cinderella to the ball . . . Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures: The Fairytale Hairdressser and the Little Mermaid The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Frog The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas

Blue, the pocket elf, is bored. She really wants to do something fun - like training next door's dog to become a waiter! But when Blue gets impatient and her magic goes wrong, Jasper escapes. Now, both she and Emma will need to follow the clues to find him. Will Emma and Blue be able to bring Jasper home, or will the great dog escape end in disaster? The Pocket Elf and the Great Dog Escape is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 7-8 years

Book 2 in the 6-part Magic Potions Shop series from the creators of the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser, Abie Longstaff & Lauren Beard. Tibben is the potions apprentice, and helps Grandpa make spells to sell in their shop. Along with Wizz, a magical creature with a special gift for finding things, they set off on adventures to help the creatures of Arthwen. When the Water Sprites of Lake Sapphire start to feel poorly, it's up to Tibben and Wizz to find out what's making the enchanted waters of the kingdom dirty - can they solve the mystery? This is the second of Tibben's adventures in Arthwen, following book 1: The Young Apprentice. This series is perfect for building reading confidence, whether reading aloud or alone.

Mum is often serious, careful and sensible ... but sometimes Mum is silly! Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This story is one of six titles at Oxford Level 5, which are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children's vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover! Everyone in Fairyland is very worried about Snow White - she has fled from the palace and the wicked queen is on her trail! Kittie can't stand by while her friend is in danger, so with the help of seven musical dwarves, a magic mirror, and a dashing doctor prince, will Kittie be able to save the day? Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures: The Fairytale Hairdressser and the Little Mermaid The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Frog The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas

Princesses from all across the land are flocking to fairyland village for the chance to marry the prince. But one princess is not all she seems... Amid the excitements of the annual festival of food, the Fairytale Hairdresser must use all her skills to root out a wicked witch and ensure true love's course runs without a hitch. Featuring all the fairytale favourites, hilarious hairstyles, outrageous outfits and fantastic fairytale foods! The Fairytale Hairdresser: a modern girl in a fairytale world!

Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland. . .

A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no frizz too fearsome!

The Queen of Hearts is hosting a baking competition and Fairyland is buzzing with excitement! From Rapunzel to the Three Bears, absolutely everyone is busy baking tasty treats and Kittie is just as busy helping her clients look their best for the big event.

Red Riding Hood knows her Granny is sure to win first prize - she makes the best cakes - but when Kittie and Red visit her cottage, Granny and her cakes are nowhere to be seen! And there is a mysterious paw-shaped footprint on the ground. A clue! Kittie and Red decide to investigate . . .

Will they find out what happened to Granny and save the day before it's too late?

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover! Meet Kittie, the BEST hairdresser in all of fairyland! Kittie Lacey is off on a very overdue holiday on Aladdin's Magic Carpet Tours. But when she finds herself tangled up in a world of flying carpets and mysterious jewels she needs to put all her skills to the test to rescue Aladdin, free the genie and save the day. Will she manage it? Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel The Fairytale Hairdressser and the Little Mermaid The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Frog The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood

The coal mine where Charlie's dad works is deep underground and very dark. On his way to visit his dad, Charlie often stops off to see his friend Jem, the pit pony. Charlie doesn't think the mine is a safe place for a pony like Jem, but when disaster strikes, he soon finds out it's not a safe place for him either. Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

In the fifth magical adventure in the new series from the creators of the Fairytale Hairdresser, Tibben, the Potions Master's apprentice, and his friend Wizz must journey to the Parched Desert to get to the bottom of the mystery fierce hot winds, which are blowing sand all over the Kingdom of Arthwen. Perfect for first readers whether reading alone or reading aloud. This is the fifth book in the enchanting six-book Magic Potions Shop series. Book 1: The Young Apprentice; book 2: The River Horse; book 3: The Blizzard Bear; book 4: The Lightning Pup; book 5: The Firebird; book 6: The Emerald Dragon

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years of The Fairytale Hairdresser! The Beast's heart is melted by the beautiful and artistic Bella - but could she ever love someone so beastly? Join Kittie Lacey, the best hairdresser in all the land, as she teaches Beast that looks aren't everything - it's what's on the inside that matters most. Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures: *A brand new story for 2021: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood* The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Frog The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina

Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland . . .

A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no frizz too fearsome!

The little mermaid is all in a lather - the Sea Witch has stolen her beautiful singing voice! Will Kittie Lacey be able to fix this terrible tangle and help her friend find her voice?

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years of The Fairytale Hairdresser!

Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland. . .

A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no frizz too fearsome!

It's almost time for the Flower Festival and Kitty Lacey's salon is bursting with people who would like a special floral hairstyle.

This is the Flower People's favourite time of year but they have all mysteriously disappeared. All except one: Thumbelina.

But when Thumbelina vanishes too, can Kittie save the day with the help of a bluebird, a sprinkle of magic and some fabulous fairytale fashion?

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. The titles at Oxford Levels 1+ to 5 are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children's vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains 36 books, six of each of the following titles: Sam's Big Dinner, Thing, Attack of the Snails, Fang and the Dentist, We Want a Dog! and Ella Bella Boon.

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. The titles at Oxford Levels 1+ to 5 are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children's vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains 36 books, six of each of the following titles: Pip, Lop, Mip, Bop and the Bumbles, Tomorrow Never Comes, The Night Knight, Snoot's Birthday Surprise, Sometimes Mum is Silly and The Festival of Colours.

The final book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library... Tally was once a servant girl at Mollett Manor - as well as the Secret Keeper of the magical library hidden underneath the manor's grounds. Along with Squill the squirrel, she used the enchanted books in the library to solve crimes. Then Tally finds out a secret about her past, her entire life changes. Suddenly she's travelling aboard a huge ship on her way to New York to try and find her mother. When valuable items go missing from passengers' cabins on the ship, everyone expects Tally to be able to catch the culprit. But will Tally be able to solve the mystery without the magic of the Secret Library?

The third book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library... Orphan Tally is the servant girl at Mollett Manor - and she's also the Secret Keeper of the magical library hidden beneath a trapdoor, underneath the manor's grounds. Along with Squill the squirrel, she uses the enchanted books to solve crimes. So when ghostly noises start haunting the lady of the manor in the middle of the night, she's terrified and turns to Tally for help. But can the library help Tally catch something that no one can see?