Andrea Castellani – illustratör

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This pack contains one of each of the following original stories: Frankenstein's Sofa, The Greatest Viking Ever, Molly Meacher, Class 2 Teacher, Pablo's Travelling Notebook, The Dog of Truth, Agent Blue and the Super-smelly Goo.All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This pack contains six of each of the following original stories: Frankenstein's Sofa, The Greatest Viking Ever, Molly Meacher, Class 2 Teacher, Pablo's Travelling Notebook, The Dog of Truth, Agent Blue and the Super-smelly Goo.All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Victor dreams of inventing something worthy of winning The Scariest Thing trophy. However, Victor's inventions aren't scary enough, unless you're afraid of cheese-flavoured sweets ... But this year Victor is dreaming up his scariest invention yet - a monster! But his monster turns out to be pinker, frillier and, well, more sofa-like than he intended ...Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Frank follows the motto, "Honesty is the best policy." He tells the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Frank never lies to his schoolmates, he always tells the truth to adults, and he’ s always honest with police officers. The balancing act of finding tact, that fine line between telling the truth and telling too much truth, is the main theme of this story, and it's very funny— although not necessarily to his friend Dotti whose freckles remind Frank of the Big Dipper, or to the teacher who hears that her breath smells like onions, or to the principal who is told that his toupee looks like a weasel. No one is quite as impressed with Frank’ s honesty as he thinks they should be. He is sweet and straightforward, and, well, very frank,  but with everyone annoyed at him, Frank is now honestly unhappy. He decides to visit his confidante and pal, Grandpa Ernest, who has a history of frankness himself. With a few lessons from Grandpa, Frank  begins to  understand that the truth is important, but so is not being hurtful. With amusing characters and expressive artwork, this story tells the powerful message of finding the good in everything— a lesson that sends compassion and understanding to take the place of rudeness in the complex concept of truth.

Follow this adorable little monster as he travels around the world with his mother. Together, they explore wonders both natural and manmade. Sledding down the heights of Mount Everest; diving into the depth of the Mariana Trench. Visiting the Golden Gate Bridge and playing amongst the Pyramids. An engaging adventure aimed at showing young reader's just how marvellous our world is, with a storyline that encourages outdoor play and socialisation with respect to the excessive use of video games and digital devices. All complemented by charming and enchanting illustrations that even adults can’t help but find adorable. Ages 4 +

Bad luck or adverse destiny... whatever you want to call it, sooner or later everyone has a day they’d rather forget, one in which nothing seems to go right. Tough Breaks is an entertaining book that offers a plethora of real characters and the misadventures that gave them the reputation of... well, being unlucky! From the man struck by lightning seven times, to the woman awakened by a meteorite that fell into her living room. A kaleidoscope of cases, brought to life through fabulously illustrated comics. A reason to smile when you’re feeling down!Age: 8+