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A funny rhyming story from an exciting new author and illustrator team. Perfect for Halloween!When Cress starts Witch School, she soon finds out she’s not like the other pupils. Her clothes are wrong, and she can’t fly a broom or make potions. In fact, the only witchy thing about Cress is her green fingers. But, when there are no pumpkins for the school Halloween party, it’s Cress’s turn to show off her own magic and be top of the class!A fun rhyming story about finding your strengths, showing that there’s a little bit of magic in everyone!

Can King March hide his long ears at the queen's birthday party?Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

Our words have POWER!And no one understands this more than Persephone the bee.Astronaut and telescopeRhinoceros; kaleidoscopePterodactyl; saxophonePomegranate; xylophone!Hermione, The Queen Bee, thinks Persephone should spend less time with words and more time on the hunt for flowers, which are getting harder and harder to find.But what if Persephone can use her words to help?Join Persephone in this read-aloud, read-again rhyming story about the power of our words, as well as the important task of protecting our bees. Packed with bright illustrations and plenty of word-play, The Bee Who Loved Words is the perfect way to introduce your little one to the joy of language.

Amisha lived with her Mum, in a tree.They swung on branches, wild and free.And all was good - until, one day . . .Amisha was taken, far away.When orangutan Amisha arrives in the city, she quickly finds a new routine climbing and swinging on ropes and wires. But when she meets a new friend - a bird, called Blue - he helps her to remember her rainforest home and her love for trees. Surely one little orangutan can't change the world - can they?A beautiful and poignant story which explores the meaning of home with a powerful message around activism and caring for our world. From Helen Docherty and Erica Salcedo, the creative partnership behind The Bee Who Loved Words.

One day, crawling under stones in the garden, Callum spies Henrietta the woodlouse. Callum is determined to find her a home, and stop her from getting squashed. With the help of his sister, they try all sorts of different homes for Henrietta. But no matter what they try, nothing seems to be right. Will they ever find the perfect home for Henrietta?  

Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 5–6

Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child

Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary 

Includes key terms from Science and the topic area of habitats and basic ecology

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools

‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy

The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.

What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebratesall the precious things we can carry, from toys and treasuresto love and hope.Best of all, it shows how we can all care for each otherwith the love we carry in our hearts.Children will identify with so many of the beautiful,familiar scenes in the book, whether it's carrying a specialpebble on the beach; cuddling their favourite teddy bear . .. or being carried on their dad's shoulders!The story is written in lyrical rhymes, perfect for readingaloud.The fabulously colourful illustrationsare full of fun and warmth. This is a warm hug of a picture book, full ofinspiring messages and spectacular illustrationsHelen Docherty is the author of many much-lovedrhyming books, including The Snatchabook and TheKnight Who Wouldn't FightBrizida Magro is an award-winning illustratorwith a talent for creating stunning, colourful illustrations andadorable characters

What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebratesall the precious things we can carry, from toys and treasuresto love and hope.Best of all, it shows how we can all care for each otherwith the love we carry in our hearts.Children will identify with so many of the beautiful,familiar scenes in the book, whether it's carrying a specialpebble on the beach; cuddling their favourite teddy bear . .. or being carried on their dad's shoulders!The story is written in lyrical rhymes, perfect for readingaloud.The fabulously colourful illustrationsare full of fun and warmth. This is a warm hug of a picture book, full ofinspiring messages and spectacular illustrationsHelen Docherty is the author of many much-lovedrhyming books, including The Snatchabook and TheKnight Who Wouldn't FightBrizida Magro is an award-winning illustratorwith a talent for creating stunning, colourful illustrations andadorable characters

If you were a bluebird, I would be your nest.I'd be a home to welcome you; a place where you could rest. With its gentle rhymes and gorgeous picturesof mums, dads and children having fun, this is the perfect book towelcome a new baby or share with a youngchild.Snuggle up and discover love and laughter, reassuranceand encouragement on every page, as you explore the fabulousillustrations.There are familiar scenes, like playing in the park . . . andfantastical adventures, like floating through the sky on a cloud!With its comforting rhyming text and rich,colourful pictures, this is a book that young childrenwill ask for again and again. Perfect, read-aloud rhymes by prize-winning author Helen Docherty,creator of the bestselling The SnatchabookDaniela Sosa's stylish illustrations capture all thefun of family lifeAn ideal gift for a baby or toddler

If you were a bluebird, I would be your nest.I'd be a home to welcome you; a place where you could rest. With its gentle rhymes and gorgeous picturesof mums, dads and children having fun, this is the perfect book towelcome a new baby or share with a youngchild.Snuggle up and discover love and laughter, reassuranceand encouragement on every page, as you explore the fabulousillustrations.There are familiar scenes, like playing in the park . . . andfantastical adventures, like floating through the sky on a cloud!With its comforting rhyming text and rich,colourful pictures, this is a book that young childrenwill ask for again and again. Perfect, read-aloud rhymes by prize-winning author Helen Docherty,creator of the bestselling The SnatchabookDaniela Sosa's stylish illustrations capture all thefun of family lifeAn ideal gift for a baby or toddler

Can a wolf really be a superhero?Luna is a little wolf with a big ambition: she'sdetermined to be a superhero!There's just one problem. All the other animals are terrifiedof wolves. Whenever Luna swoops in to help, everyone runs away.Luna's about to abandon her superhero dreams . . . but then shetries one final super-daring rescue! A fabulously exciting rhyming story - greatfor reading aloud, and perfect for joining inWonderful, colourful illustrations, packed withentertaining detailsAn inspiring, witty story about following yourdreamsHelen and Thomas Docherty are the super-talented creators ofmany much-loved books including The Snatchabookand The Knight Who Wouldn't Fight

It's exciting growing up!Just look at all the things you can do now, that you couldn'tdo when you were tiny.Things change all around us, too. Tadpoles grow into frogs; kittensgrow into cats; tiny seeds rise up into a forest!But as we change and grow together, onething never changes . . . our love foreach other is for ever!A heartfelt, lyrical picture book, full warmth, fun andencouragement.With its lyrical rhyme and spectacularillustrations, this is the perfect picture book to helpchildren navigate all sorts of changes as they grow upHelen Docherty is the author of many much-lovedrhyming books, including The Snatchabook and TheKnight Who Wouldn't FightBrizida Magro is an award-winning illustratorwith a talent for creating gorgeous, stylish illustrations andadorable characters

It's exciting growing up!Just look at all the things you can do now, that you couldn'tdo when you were tiny.Things change all around us, too. Tadpoles grow into frogs; kittensgrow into cats; tiny seeds rise up into a forest!But as we change and grow together, onething never changes . . . our love foreach other is for ever!A heartfelt, lyrical picture book, full warmth, fun andencouragement.With its lyrical rhyme and spectacularillustrations, this is the perfect picture book to helpchildren navigate all sorts of changes as they grow upHelen Docherty is the author of many much-lovedrhyming books, including The Snatchabook and TheKnight Who Wouldn't FightBrizida Magro is an award-winning illustratorwith a talent for creating gorgeous, stylish illustrations andadorable characters

The Hushlings are always quiet and polite, and that's the way they like it. Except for Maeve who longs to let some of her Big Feelings out!When the noisy Kerfuffle Bird arrives, Maeve is overjoyed to have someone to whoop and shriek with. But when Kerfuffle Bird's squawking and flapping, warbling and wild jigs become too much for the Hushlings, they discover the importance of expressing their feelings. Can they find a way for Maeve and Kerfuffle Bird to live in harmony with the community in Hushville?A joyful and fun-filled story about self-expression from bestselling author and illustrator duo, Helen Docherty and Gwen Millward!

Leo the mouse isn't like the other knights. While they like fighting,he'd rather read a book. Leo's parents are keen to turn himinto a proper knight, so they pack him off on a mission to tame adragon. But Leo knows that books are mightier than swords, and hetames not just the dragon, but a troll and a griffin, too - byreading them stories.With its witty rhyming text and glorious, detailed illustrations,THE KNIGHT WHO WOULDN'T FIGHT is a joyful, magical picture bookabout the power of stories.

A heart-warming and funny tale about the different kinds of love, and how no matter how much love you give you can never run out. You can’t measure love in a bucket or cup. You don’t have to worry you’ll use it all up.Because love’s not a game where you have to keep score. Whenever you give some, you’ll always have more.When you’ve run out of everything else you’ll still find . . .You can never run out of love.Find our about all different kinds of love in this gorgeous book by award-winning author Helen Docherty with illustrations from the brilliant Ali Pye. 'Love never runs out - what a perfect message for parents to share with their children ... The message of love is repeated throughout this sweet and gentle book.' Parents in Touch

A deeply moving, vitally important picture book encouraging empathy and kindness.Somewhere in this world, there is someone just like you,who finds the same things funny and who laughs the way you do.Have you ever stopped to think that there might be someone out there who is just like you? And if they needed you, would you help them?Helen Docherty’s lyrical rhyming text is perfectly matched by David Roberts’ stunning, thoughtful illustrations, as the two combine to make a picture book that is as necessary as it is beautiful.

A deeply moving, vitally important picture book encouraging empathy and kindness.Somewhere in this world, there is someone just like you,who finds the same things funny and who laughs the way you do.Have you ever stopped to think that there might be someone out there who is just like you? And if they needed you, would you help them?Helen Docherty’s lyrical rhyming text is perfectly matched by David Roberts’ stunning, thoughtful illustrations, as the two combine to make a picture book that is as necessary as it is beautiful.

From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a book-filled adventure on the high seas!Nell is finally a pirate! And she has her trusty Pirate's Almanac to help her sail the seas, even if Captain Gnash doesn't like books on his ship. But when the journey gets rough and the captain is in trouble, it's Nell and all her pirate knowledge that saves the day and leads them to the greatest buried treasure of all...

From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a music-filled journey to bedtime."Orange moon,blue baboon.Blue baboonspies bassoon."Blue baboon is eager to play the bassoon with her new friends. But a monsoon threatens to spoil the fun. Fortunately a big balloon arrives in time to carry them to a dune where they can all play in tune together!Praise for The Storybook Knight:"A plot summary doesn't do justice to the childlike charm and wit of this colorful picture book."-BooklistPraise for The Snatchabook:"I dare you to try to read The Snatchabook silently to yourself. You can't do it. The book is so wonderful it demands to be read out loud. And besides, if you didn't read the book out loud, how would the Snatch-a-book hear it?"-Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick"This ever-so-sweet story begs to be read out loud. No doubt this one will be a hit with kids and parents alike."-Booklist"With rhyming text reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's work, this book refuses to be read silently. Children will be begging for this book to be read to them every night-clever ones will claim they want to keep the Snatchabook happy."-School Library Journal"The story is sweet and the illustrations darling."-Kirkus Reviews"This whodunit with an uplifting ending will appeal to fans of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!...[It] celebrates bedtime reading as a ritual to be revered, and features a thief who merely wants to share in the fun."-Shelf Awareness Pro

Edited by Helen Docherty, this picture book combines extracts from the works of Dylan Thomas that centre on his recollections of Cwmdonkin Park, Swansea. A boyhood adventure like no other, Dylan's words serve to bring to life the period, the environment and the very essence of what it is to be a child with a child's imagination.