One day when Alba the elephant is gathering apricots for her frail and elderly mother, she comes across a man who is lost. After she safely returns the man to the town, he betrays Alba and sells her to become the king's elephant for the parade. Will the king understand that Alba needs to return to her mother immediately? (Letter-sounds featured: /w/ wh /f/ ph /ai/ ay a-e ) Hayma's Star is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Using specially commissioned photography, this series introduces the reader to common new and first experiences. The choice of titles reflect the most common types of experiences. The series uses the perspective of another child to tell the 'story' of a particular experience and explores how they feel by the event. At the end, advice will be given to help deal with difficult situations such as feeling scared because they are starting a new school.

Amber and Cooper take a boat trip along the Amazon river. They soon spot a young pink dolphin swimming along. The boat's captain, Esteban, tells them that it may be lost and needs to be guided back to its 'pod' or family group. Can Amber and Cooper help Esteban lead the pink dolphin back to its pod? (Letter-sounds featured: /y+oor/ -ure /uh/ -er /w/ wh /f/ ph) The Pink River Dolphin is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Trees are vitally important to life on Earth. Learn how trees cool our planet down, clean the air and keep animals safe. You'll also learn about the benefits of forest bathing, and how you can plant your very own tree! (Letter-sounds featured: /ul/ -le /d/ /t/ -ed ) Tree Power is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Meet Alf the Alligator and his alligator partner, Shay! Alf tells us why alligators are so amazing. Find out how these amazing creatures hunt for their food, how their lost teeth grow back, and how Shay keeps her babies safe from predators! (Letter sounds featured: /ai/ ay a-e a /ee/ e-e) Amazing Alligators is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Clare loves climbing! But when she falls from the climbing frame in the park, she is scared to climb again. Will a trip to the climbing wall help Clare overcome her fears? (Letter-sounds featured: /ul/ -le /d/ /t/ -ed /m/ -mb /n/ kn-) Clare the Climber is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

It is 1948 and Preston is about to set sail on a journey that will change his life forever. He and his parents will travel on The Empire Windrush from Jamaica to start a new life in Britain. Join Preston on board and discover ... who was on this famous ship; how the passengers entertained themselves on the long journey; and what they thought of England when they arrived! You will also learn how the Windrush passengers have contributed to British life today. All Aboard the Empire Windrush 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

Suitable for children age 7 and above with a reading age of 9 years 6 months - 9 years 11 months Part of the Rapid Reading intervention series by Pearson Rapid Stage: Stage 9 Level 9A (equivalent to brown book band) Design supports readers with dyslexia Proven to help children who are behind in their reading to catch up fast Ideal for home learning Rapid Reading is a catch-up intervention reading scheme that has been proven to help children who are behind in their reading to triple their rate of progress. Each carefully-levelled reading book has a dyslexia-friendly design and supports all struggling learners, including those with SEND, to develop their comprehension skills, reading fluency and confidence. Includes 'Before reading' notes to help children read with confidence and 'Quiz' questions to develop understanding. This book contains one fiction text and one non-fiction text on a similar theme.

Using specially commissioned photography, this series introduces the reader to common new and first experiences. The choice of titles reflect the most common types of experiences. The series uses the perspective of another child to tell the 'story' of a particular experience and explores how they feel by the event. At the end, advice will be given to help deal with difficult situations such as feeling jealous because a new baby in the family is getting everyone's attention.

Suitable for children age 7 and above with a reading age of 9 years 6 months - 9 years 11 months Part of the Rapid Reading intervention series by Pearson Rapid Stage: Stage 9 Level 9A (equivalent to brown book band) Design supports readers with dyslexia Proven to help children who are behind in their reading to catch up fast Ideal for home learning Rapid Reading is a catch-up intervention reading scheme that has been proven to help children who are behind in their reading to triple their rate of progress. Each carefully-levelled reading book has a dyslexia-friendly design and supports all struggling learners, including those with SEND, to develop their comprehension skills, reading fluency and confidence. Includes 'Before reading' notes to help children read with confidence and 'Quiz' questions to develop understanding. This book contains one fiction text and one non-fiction text on a similar theme.

Suitable for children age 7 and above with a reading age of 9 years - 9 years 5 months Part of the Rapid Reading intervention series by Pearson Rapid Stage: Stage 8 Level 8A (equivalent to lime book band) Design supports readers with dyslexia Proven to help children who are behind in their reading to catch up fast Ideal for home learning Rapid Reading is a catch-up intervention reading scheme that has been proven to help children who are behind in their reading to triple their rate of progress. Each carefully-levelled reading book has a dyslexia-friendly design and supports all struggling learners, including those with SEND, to develop their comprehension skills, reading fluency and confidence. Includes 'Before reading' notes to help children read with confidence and 'Quiz' questions to develop understanding. This book contains one fiction text and one non-fiction text on a similar theme.

Joel Trotter's Uncle 'Globe' is no ordinary uncle. He has lots of exciting adventures and he always needs help. This time he's in Egypt. He's been set a mission - but it doesn't turn out quite as he expected! Joel must learn all he can about ancient Egypt to help his uncle. The only question is - will Joel solve the puzzle before it's too late? Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3) Book band: Brown A Phonics phase: N/A

Suitable for children age 7 and above with a reading age of 9 years - 9 years 5 months Part of the Rapid Reading intervention series by Pearson Rapid Stage: Stage 8 Level 8A (equivalent to lime book band) Design supports readers with dyslexia Proven to help children who are behind in their reading to catch up fast Ideal for home learning Rapid Reading is a catch-up intervention reading scheme that has been proven to help children who are behind in their reading to triple their rate of progress. Each carefully-levelled reading book has a dyslexia-friendly design and supports all struggling learners, including those with SEND, to develop their comprehension skills, reading fluency and confidence. Includes 'Before reading' notes to help children read with confidence and 'Quiz' questions to develop understanding. This book contains one fiction text and one non-fiction text on a similar theme.

This Project X Origins Non-fiction pack includes 46 books to engage and captivate readers aged 7 to 11 years. The books are perfect for independent reading and support and develop children's subject knowledge in cross-curricular topics. Texts are finely levelled to give children the right amount of challenge and improve their reading stamina.

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. Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day of the Treasure Hunt. Find out the answers to questions you've always wanted to know about treasure. People have been burying and finding treasure for centuries. In this book, you can find out if there’s any missing treasure out there, and how you can go on a treasure hunt. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Yasha is sent to visit wicked Baba Yaga, who lives in the woods. Along the way she helps a gate with a rusty bolt, and a very hungry cat and dog. Will they repay her kindness when Yasha finds herself in trouble? Yasha and Baba is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. 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: 5-6 years

Rigby Rocket offers a wide range of engaging stories and non-fiction texts. Written by much-loved children's authors, the books have been expertly levelled to ensure your children are able to read them independently.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Wear a bright costume, bang a drum, dance and sing. Come and join the carnival as the Caribbean islands celebrate in style! Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. An information book. Curriculum Links: Geography

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. What will Charlie's job be when he grows up? Includes: Before and after reading activities Mini-dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge A1 Movers Reading guide online

Genre: Realistic adventure story Learning Objectives: Language Comprehension Strand 7: Explore how particular words are used, including words and expressions with similar meanings. Writing Opportunities Strand 9: Select from different presentational styles to suit particular writing purposes (e.g. writing a flyer).

Genre: Modern rhyme with patterned language and predictable structure. Learning Objectives: Word Recognition Strand 5: Identify the constituent parts of two-syllable and three-syllable words to support the application of phonic knowledge and skills. Language Comprehension Strand 7: Explore the effect of patterns of language and repeated words and phrases.

A vibrant exploration of rocks and how they are formed Earth's Amazing Cycles: Rocks looks at the fascinating world of rocks, how they have formed over millions of years, the different forms they take, including volcanoes, and how they break down again in a constant cycle. Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth's Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet. Earth's Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement. Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/Water

Transform your literacy outcomes and engage your whole school in reading. Inspire and delight your children with contemporary, diverse and engaging texts that will spark a lifelong love of reading for pleasure. Get the most out of best-loved children's books with our bestselling Read & Respond series - the perfect way to explore favourite stories in your classroom. This resource book brings you a wealth of inspiring activities, discussion ideas and guided reading notes based on Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. Stimulating content mapped to curriculum objectives Grammar, punctuation and spelling section Shared reading and whole-class guided reading section including non-fiction extracts Time-saving lesson plans, activities and assessments Huge variety of speaking, listening and creative activities. Our Read & Respond series now has a dedicated online space containing: Curriculum and teaching overviews with recommendations on books to read for pleasure Classic small-group guided reading notes and resources Teaching reading resources such as ideas for vocabulary and fluency Access to the additional content referenced in the teacher's book. Including media resources and interactive activities (this content was previously available via a CD-ROM, it is an installable desktop program for Windows). Read & Respond helps you build a whole-school literacy programme based on timeless children's stories, chosen to inspire reading for pleasure. Fun-filled activities help children to fully engage with each story, encouraging a love of reading and building a range of skills. Underpinned by a wealth of research the teacher's guides provide activities with a strong focus on all of the 'big five' plus oracy and reading for pleasure, as well as concentration on grammar, punctuation & spelling and writing Foster reading for pleasure with stories from acclaimed and award-winning authors Prepare with confidence with essential teacher's books and supportive resources Save hours of preparation time with ready-to-use print and digital resources Boost guided reading in every year group with detailed teachers notes. PRAISE FOR READ & RESPOND 'The resources are wonderful. I like the fact that it has a mix of fiction and non-fiction activities ... and how material can link to other areas of the curriculum, not just literacy.' Miss North, teacher 'Reading for enjoyment and writing for enjoyment are two of the most powerful ways of getting children interested in books. Read & Respond provides exactly this.' Michael Morpurgo, author '[Read and Respond] makes it easy to explore texts fully and ensure that the children want to keep on reading more.' Chris Flanagan, Primary teacher.