These selections of two of Britain's best-loved poets give us a pick 'n' mix bag of fantastic and funny poems! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: White A Phonics phase: 6

Alfie Ruffcutt is a spoilsport and a bully, who does not believe in Father Christmas, so his brothers and sisters ask Father Christmas to bring Alfie "the real spirit of Christmas". Two spirits duly take Alfie on a starship trip, showing him a variety of Christmas wonders which transforms him into a happy, lovable boy.Large flexible

Part of the "Storyworlds" series, this pack contains the four Stage Five "Fantasy World" stories about fantasy characters. They are "Creepy Castle", "The Bag of Coal", "The Snowball" and "Fire in the Wildwood". Each stage of "Storyworlds" provides a carefully structured introduction of words and language. The different worlds ensure that these are introduced and practised in a variety of contexts. Stages Four, Five and Six adopt a broadening structure to encourage the move to independent reading. Between 20 and 40 new words are added at each of these three stages, and continued repetition of text helps to maintain the build-up of confidence.

This pack includes stories and word practice books for stage 5 of the Storyworlds guided reading series. The gradual increase and repetitive pattern of the text aims to help children learn to tackle longer stories, meet new language features, develop reading skills and improve reading confidence.

This fantastic range of fiction for Shared, Guided and Independent reading gives you stories your children will love to read over and over again. Gaelic and Scottish teaching support also accompanies this reading series.

Part of the Storyworlds' fantastic range of fiction and non-fiction titles for guided and independent reading. Stories your children will love to read over and over again and fact books they won't want to put down.' fantastic range of fiction and non-fiction titles for guided and independent reading. Stories your children will love to read over and over again and fact books they won't want to put down.

Read the traditional nursery rhyme Itsy Bitsy Spider first, then enjoy a fun new rhyme. Can you make up a rhyme of your own?