Book Band: White (Ideal for ages 6+) An entertaining, sporty story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Emmie's school is having a big sports day and everyone has to choose an event to take part in. There are running races, long jump, an egg-and-spoon race, and even the three-legged race. But Emmie isn't sure what to choose and she is sure that she is going to come in last... This fun and sporty adventure from author Jane Lawes is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations by Sarah Jennings and relatable 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. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Marie and Aiden have moved to Avondale and are finding their new life difficult. That is until they start volunteering at the Avondale Animal Sanctuary. They quickly make friends with Dylan but Cassie seems a bit grumpy and upset. Can the team help Cassie to solve the kitten crisis? Kitten Crisis is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

In this second story set in the Avondale Animal Sanctuary, Marie and Aidan have a new problem. Rufus the dog needs a new home, but he barks so loudly that he keeps putting people off! Can Aidan come up with a plan to help Rufus and the santuary? Animal Sanctuary: Doggy Drama is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

When an injured otter is bought to Avondale Animal Sanctuary, Marie decides it's time to take action. She plans to give a talk in school assembly about the danger that litter poses to wildlife, but one-by- one, her friends start backing out. Will Marie be brave enough to give the talk on her own? Animal Sanctuary: Wildlife Warning iis part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

Parnita couldn't be more excited about the end-of-term play. She loves acting, and it's the last play she'll be in with her best friend before they go to different secondary schools. But when she's cast as the narrator, Parnita feels like she's losing her chance to shine - and then finds she might be losing her best friend too Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful books with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top childrens authors and developed with Literacy expert and Series Editor Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support childrens personal development. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to stories with the right depth and complexity for them, 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.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Flora is excited about joining the basketball team at her new school, but she soon finds out they aren't very good. With their first match approaching, can Flora and her new friends work together to beat their biggest rivals? Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.