Anita Barghigiani – illustratör

The King loves the sweet sound of the nightingale in the wood so much that he captures the bird and takes it home. But the nightingale refuses to sing when caged, and the King grows angry. Will a new toy nightingale make the king happy instead? The Nightingale 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

Classical music comes to life like never before in this magical journey through 11 timeless compositions. Meet Allegro, an ordinary boy who can't stand practicing the piano. Those black dots on the page drive him crazy—until the music itself whisks him away on a breathtaking journey. Each beautifully illustrated scene on Allegro's journey is accompanied by a famous classical theme that can be played with the press of a button. Hear Grieg's "Morning Mood" while meandering through a misty meadow, Dvorak's "New World Symphony" while exploring uncharted lands, Debussy's "Claire de Lune" while pondering a shimmering night sky, and 7 more! Beautiful gold foil, lavish illustrations, and high-quality sound make this a musical masterpiece to treasure forever.

In the Garden of Eden, as soon as God buried Vegetables in the ground, and put Fruits on trees and vines, the Fruits began to argue among themselves. "I am hardiest,” said Apple. "I am sweetest," said Grape. "Enough!" said God, sending two caretakers to the Garden. "Eat me!" the Fruits called to the caretakers. "Listen to the Fruits," the snake hissed. Wanting things to be easy was the first real problem in the Garden. It was much easier for the caretakers to pick the Fruits than to dig up the Vegetables, so the caretakers listened to the snake. One of the lessons of this story: Growing food begins with hard work.

In the Garden of Eden, as soon as God buried Vegetables in the ground, and put Fruits on trees and vines, the Fruits began to argue among themselves. "I am hardiest,” said Apple. "I am sweetest," said Grape. "Enough!" said God, sending two caretakers to the Garden. "Eat me!" the Fruits called to the caretakers. "Listen to the Fruits," the snake hissed. Wanting things to be easy was the first real problem in the Garden. It was much easier for the caretakers to pick the Fruits than to dig up the Vegetables, so the caretakers listened to the snake. One of the lessons of this story: Growing food begins with hard work.

Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel.Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt''s passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews, and the children often come to play with the costumes at the renowned painter''s house. Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel encourages his neighbors to pose for Rembrandt''s biblical scenes. He helps the painter understand the descriptive words in the Hebrew bible. At the rabbi''s home for Sabbath dinner, Rembrandt watches his friend cup his hands over his children''s heads and say a blessing, which gives him an idea for a very special painting.

Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel.Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt''s passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews, and the children often come to play with the costumes at the renowned painter''s house. Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel encourages his neighbors to pose for Rembrandt''s biblical scenes. He helps the painter understand the descriptive words in the Hebrew bible. At the rabbi''s home for Sabbath dinner, Rembrandt watches his friend cup his hands over his children''s heads and say a blessing, which gives him an idea for a very special painting.