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Jack is scared of the dark and while trying to get to sleep, he hears odd noises. It's a group of animals who have noticed he seems scared and want to show him why they think the night is the best part of the day. They take him outside on an adventure where he learns all about nocturnal animals and show him that the dark is nothing to be scared of.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing and how health is important. It also introduces science information about nocturnal animals. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading. Consisting of a wide range of engaging chapter books, the Big Cat Read On series improves reading stamina and comprehension, develops vocabulary, and introduces children to more sophisticated narrative structures and themes.Theo loves gaming and can’t stop playing his new game, Starboy. He’s almost completed the level he’s on when, suddenly, everything goes dark. When Theo’s eyes adjust to the light, he realises he’s inside the game. He’s got to find his way back home again or he’ll be trapped inside Starboy forever …Ask the author and Book talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

Meet Triangle and all the other shapes in this hilarious picture book about friendships, fun, and finding your place.No matter how hard she tries, Triangle doesn't roll like the circles, or stack like the squares . . . so she sets off to find friends that look exactly like her. But when she finds the other triangles, playtime isn't as fun. She misses the shapes that roll and stack; she misses having friends of all shapes and sizes!Can Triangle get all of the different shapes playing and having fun together?Written by Naomi Jones and illustrated by James Jones, The Perfect Fit is wonderful for sharing with little ones who are learning all about shapes, colours, and friendship! Children can have more fun with One More Try.

Circle loves the tower that the squares and hexagons have built and wants to make his own.But circles, diamonds and triangles are pointier, rounder and much wobblier - making a tower is not as easy as it looks! The shapes try and try but their tower just keeps tumbling down. Can Circle persuade them to have just one more try?In this perfectly shaped follow up to the bestselling The Perfect Fit geometry meets brilliant storytelling and vibrant artwork.

Trixie is the smallest person in Primrose Tower, but also the loudest and the building's residents have given her an affectionate nickname: THUNDERBOOTS.When it's time for Trixie to start school, she is very excited. Sometimes it's hard to concentrate in class, though. And it's really hard to read letters. Maybe what Trixie needs is a superpowered plan. An empowering story about starting school with dyslexia that celebrates everyone's differences.

Freya loves rainbows. She loves their bright colours and their curvy shape. More than anything, she wishes she has one of her very own. One that she can keep forever. So she decides to become a Rainbow Hunter! She searches high and low, but no rainbows are to be found, so she decides to make her own, collecting items in every colour of the rainbow from the garden. But when things don't go quite to plan, Freya has to use her imagination and creativity to come up with a way to make her wish come true.A vibrant story from the author of the bestselling The Perfect Fit with technicolour illustrations by Ana Gomez.

When Milo decides he's going to tell a story, it seems like a great idea. The only problem is that he's not sure how to start... what to put in the middle... or how to end it. With a little help from his family, some real-life inspiration, and a lot of imagination, Milo's story is soon off to a flying start. If only his little brother and sister weren't getting in the way. But then Milo learns the most important lesson of all about stories - that they are made to be shared.

A heartwarming and reassuring story about separation anxiety & confidence, this beautifully told picture book helps young children navigate the emotions that come with starting nursery or school.Matilda is excited for her first day at The Meadows. Everything is new and full of possibilities, and she can't wait to begin her adventure. But when it's time for Mummy to say goodbye, Matilda feels worried and upset. Suddenly, she doesn't want Mummy to leave at all.The next morning, Mummy comes up with a special idea. She draws a little hug button on Matilda's wrist and another on her own. Whenever Matilda misses her mum or wants to send a hug, she can press her button and imagine a loving hug being shared between them, no matter where they are.With this simple but comforting reminder, Matilda begins to find the confidence to enjoy her day, knowing that her mum is always thinking of her.Created by award-winning duo Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown, this gentle and uplifting story provides comfort and reassurance for children experiencing separation from loved ones for the first time.Key Features & Benefits• Supports Separation Anxiety - Helps children manage worries about being apart from parents and caregivers.• Encourages Emotional Resilience - Builds confidence and independence in a reassuring and age-appropriate way.• Perfect for Starting Nursery or School - An ideal story for children preparing for new routines and environments.• Warm and Relatable Story - Captures the emotions many children experience during transitions.• Beautifully Illustrated - Charming artwork brings Matilda's journey to life with warmth and sensitivity.• Valuable for Home & Classroom - A helpful resource for parents, carers, teachers, and early years settings.Why Readers Love This BookA comforting and heartfelt picture book that reassures children they are loved even when apart from the people who care for them most. With its gentle message, relatable experiences, and practical coping strategy, this story is perfect for sharing before starting nursery, preschool, school, or any new adventure.

A fabulously festive picture book packed with adorable Christmas decoration characters in a race to the top of the tree. Who will be the winner?It's nearly Christmas, and that can only mean one thing... it's time to decorate the tree!Star and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can't wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down?A fun and festive picture book that's perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas."A festive picture-book caper with a child-pleasing twist."Guardian“So cute! Sure to bring joy to the world.”Rob Biddulph“With a lively cast of characters and bold, appealing artwork, this book is a whole lot of festive fun that families are bound to enjoy while decorating their Christmas trees.”Tom Percival"Bright and beautiful! I LOVE this festive and sparkly story about a box of cheeky Christmas decorations!"Harriet Muncaster“A fabulous festive delight that will have the whole family laughing – including the cat!”Rachael Davis-Featherstone“If you need a fun break from untangling last year's Christmas lights, this is the book for you. A lovely tale about finding your place.”Paddy Donnelly

A fabulously festive picture book packed with adorable Christmas decoration characters in a race to the top of the tree. Who will be the winner?It's nearly Christmas, and that can only mean one thing... it's time to decorate the tree!Star and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can't wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down?A fun and festive picture book that's perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas."A festive picture-book caper with a child-pleasing twist."Guardian“So cute! Sure to bring joy to the world.”Rob Biddulph“With a lively cast of characters and bold, appealing artwork, this book is a whole lot of festive fun that families are bound to enjoy while decorating their Christmas trees.”Tom Percival"Bright and beautiful! I LOVE this festive and sparkly story about a box of cheeky Christmas decorations!"Harriet Muncaster“A fabulous festive delight that will have the whole family laughing – including the cat!”Rachael Davis-Featherstone“If you need a fun break from untangling last year's Christmas lights, this is the book for you. A lovely tale about finding your place.”Paddy Donnelly

A warm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after our blue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs! When Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family.But Odd Fish isn’t the only creature who needs Little Fish’s help. Turtle has a tummy ache and Octopus’s tentacles are tangled. Clever readers will spot the one thing that links them all … plastic. Maybe Odd Fish doesn’t belong in the sea after all? Eight million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans and rivers every year. That’s equal to dumping one rubbish truck every minute into the sea!This urgent problem is highlighted for the youngest readers with gentle humour and engaging characters, and offers practical ways we we can all make a real difference to protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them, and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in David Attenborough's Blue Planet.

Saffron is not sure about poetry. Then she discovers it's the perfect way to express herself! The Rap Lesson is at Oxford Reading Level 9. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

This pack contains six copies of each of the Readerful Rise Pack A titles at Oxford Reading Level 9: The Adventures of Daisy and Red: Theft in Timgad!; My Holiday on Planet Earth; The Theatre Mystery; Jane Goodall's Wild Life; Superhero Plants; The Rap Lesson. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

This pack contains six books. There is one copy of each of the Readerful Rise Pack A titles at Oxford Reading Level 9: The Adventures of Daisy and Red: Theft in Timgad!; My Holiday on Planet Earth; The Theatre Mystery; Jane Goodall's Wild Life; Superhero Plants; The Rap Lesson. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

Sneaky the tortoise has a clever plan to get food without working hard. She suggests a contest to find the heaviest fruit. The Wild Buddies join in – but will they uncover what Sneaky is really up to?Stories for Maths helps develop maths mastery through the power of story.This series aligns with the White Rose Maths schemes of learning. Each book has questions at the bottom of the pages and an activity page at the end of the story, which help to draw out that learning by asking questions and encouraging talk about maths. Key maths words and phrases are also highlighted in each book, further helping to deepen understanding and grow children's mathematical skills and vocabulary.These fun and relatable stories help children feel more confident with maths and reduce anxiety, especially for those with special educational needs. The inclusive approach makes learning accessible during catch-up or intervention sessions. Sharing the stories together also supports emotional connection, boosts memory, and encourages speech and language development—whether you're reading at home or your child is learning at school. The books in Reception/Primary 1 are designed for an adult to read to a child, although there is some decodable text that children may be able to read themselves.This book aligns with White Rose Maths for Reception, Mass and capacity, Step 1. Compare mass.

The Wild Buddies are warm-hearted African animal characters who solve problems and help each other. This series is full of energy and includes contexts young children can relate to, like muddy fun, races, sharing, and hide and seek. Playing, laughing and having fun together, the Wild Buddies are Herb the hippo, Gus the giraffe, Meg the bat, Zig and Jazz the zebras, and other animals they meet along the way. Engaging, beautifully illustrated stories set around maths topics (matched to the UK Reception Primary Maths curriculum and White Rose Maths), these books mirror the maths vocabulary and concepts that children learn in class. Supporting questions deepen maths learning and save the effort of teachers or parents. This pack includes three copies of each book in the Stories for Maths Reception Wild Buddies series.

The Wild Buddies are warm-hearted African animal characters who solve problems and help each other. This series is full of energy and includes contexts young children can relate to, like muddy fun, races, sharing, and hide and seek. Playing, laughing and having fun together, the Wild Buddies are Herb the hippo, Gus the giraffe, Meg the bat, Zig and Jazz the zebras, and other animals they meet along the way. Engaging, beautifully illustrated stories set around maths topics (matched to the UK Reception Primary Maths curriculum and White Rose Maths), these books mirror the maths vocabulary and concepts that children learn in class. Supporting questions deepen maths learning and save the effort of teachers or parents. This pack includes one copy of each book in the Stories for Maths Reception Wild Buddies series.

Jack is scared of the dark and while trying to get to sleep, he hears odd noises. It's a group of animals who have noticed he seems scared and want to show him why they think the night is the best part of the day. They take him outside on an adventure where he learns all about nocturnal animals and show him that the dark is nothing to be scared of.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing and how health is important. It also introduces science information about nocturnal animals. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Nia's parents have to work in the holidays so they ask Gran to come and stay. Nia thinks summer won't be fun as surely Gran won't know how to make friendship bracelets or climb trees with her. But Nia's gran surprises her and, together, they discover that you're never too old or too young to have fun and learn new things.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at families and respecting others. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Nia's parents have to work in the holidays so they ask Gran to come and stay. Nia thinks summer won't be fun as surely Gran won't know how to make friendship bracelets or climb trees with her. But Nia's gran surprises her and, together, they discover that you're never too old or too young to have fun and learn new things.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at families and respecting others. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Leila and Maya were best friends. That is, until new girl Phoebe joins their class. Then Maya only wants to play with Phoebe and Leila feels very alone and left out. She remembers that her teacher told her about a friendship bench, somewhere to sit if you're feeling lonely and need a friend. Before long, she has lots more friends, including Leila and Maya.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at how to build positive friendships.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Leila and Maya were best friends. That is, until new girl Phoebe joins their class. Then Maya only wants to play with Phoebe and Leila feels very alone and left out. She remembers that her teacher told her about a friendship bench, somewhere to sit if you're feeling lonely and need a friend. Before long, she has lots more friends, including Leila and Maya.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at how to build positive friendships.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Yash's mum has just finished decorating his room and it's all clean and tidy. Yash promises his mum that he will keep it clean and tidy. But then Yash gets busy and forgets all about his room. Before long, it's full of bugs and bees and even foxes who decide to make it their home. Soon there's no room for Yash in his room! What will Yash do?This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing, in particular personal responsibilityNaomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Yash's mum has just finished decorating his room and it's all clean and tidy. Yash promises his mum that he will keep it clean and tidy. But then Yash gets busy and forgets all about his room. Before long, it's full of bugs and bees and even foxes who decide to make it their home. Soon there's no room for Yash in his room! What will Yash do?This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing, in particular personal responsibilityNaomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024