Dave Hill – illustratör

There’s a storm brewing and a mother and daughter are out on a walk – what can they see? Follow them on their journey as the weather changes, a storm arrives and they find an umbrella is not quite enough to keep them completely dry in this lovely story by Lucy Courtenay. Pink B/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Children can re-cap the journey and the changing weather on pages 14–15.Text type: A story with a predictable structure and patterned languageCurriculum links: Geography: Weather around the world

Jasmine enjoys delightful adventures living by the ocean. She and her puppy play on the beach, make friends, and even get the whole town of Fayreville involved in an adventure or two.

In November 1942, twelve-year-old Calvin Graham found himself in the midst of an intense battle on a ship in the Pacific Ocean. An explosion damaged his ship and wounded many of his shipmates, but Calvin acted quickly to do his duty and help those around him. Join Calvin aboard the USS South Dakota and experience the story of one of the youngest people to serve in World War II.

In November 1942, twelve-year-old Calvin Graham found himself in the midst of an intense battle on a ship in the Pacific Ocean. An explosion damaged his ship and wounded many of his shipmates, but Calvin acted quickly to do his duty and help those around him. Join Calvin aboard the USS South Dakota and experience the story of one of the youngest people to serve in World War II.

“There’s nothing wrong with having another Panda in the house, just something wrong with having this other panda in the house,” says Panda after the arrival of MP.Where Panda is adventurous and foolhardy, MP is cautious and level-headed – as well as being bossy and interfering!But as time goes by, Panda begins to appreciate MP’s kindness and starts to rely on her whilst MP begins to admire Panda’s bravery and resourcefulness. Especially after Panda defends the family from aliens and sees off a challenge to his leadership of the toys by claiming to have – and demonstrating – magic powers.With the arrival of Christmas, Panda needs every ounce of ingenuity to secure the perfect present for MP. But once Christmas is over, their lives are turned upside down. Will Panda and MP finally acknowledge how they really feel about each other?Panda is an endearing and fun children’s story that follows Panda and MP as they go on a series of adventures and all without the humans in the house suspecting a thing!

Dylan loves painting, but every time his mum leaves the kitchen, Mr Big Nose Shouty Man appears. And he is scary. No way is Dylan sharing the kitchen with him! There is only one thing to do; Dylan will have to summon up all his courage and help his mum find Mr Big Nose Shouty Man – wherever he is hiding – and tell him to go away.