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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Pixie finds a dull grey lamp and makes friends with Bea, the genie within it. But they can't make any wishes with the lamp until it is clean and shiny! This story was written by Chitra Soundar.Green/Band 5 offers early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, ey, a-e /ee/ ie, eaPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Reese has lost her glow, and she has no idea how to find it! She's looked high and low, from the woods to the sea, and still this fairy can't shimmer like her other friends can. But she won't give up ! Follow Reese in this magical adventure and help her find her glow, it might have always been closer than she imagined…

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 15 fluency levels aimed at children in Years 2-4. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 11 books have a word count of 6000 words with an expected reading rate of 125 words per minute.Jai is a boy whose dad has gone missing in the jungle near their home. Himmat is a tiger whose mother was taken. Surely these two stories from very different worlds aren’t connected?! Find out what happens in this wonderful adventure from author Bali Rai.

The Gift That Gives Back is a heartwarming picture book set in the Himalayan town of Manali, India, where eight-year-old Isha eagerly awaits her birthday. But when heavy rainfalls, floods, and fallen trees threaten her community, a wise conversation with her grandmother helps her realise the powerful role trees play in protecting both people and nature.Determined to make a difference, Isha decides to share a unique “gift” with her friends.Perfect for ages 4–8, this beautifully illustrated and culturally rich story weaves together themes of kindness, responsibility and environmental care. The book introduces children to the importance of trees and inspires them to take small, meaningful steps to protect their world.Ideal for schools, libraries, and  families, The Gift That Gives Back encourages important conversations about nature, climate change, and how even the smallest hands can help nurture a brighter future. More than just a story, it can be used as a valuable resource to teach children about sustainability, climate change, and the importance of protecting natural habitats.

At the animal bake sale, Zaynab and her best friend Summer have a stall all about tigers! But their cupcakes are flat, and they find it hard to get people interested. How can Zaynab help rescue the animals she loves so much? But then, after Zaynab tells Summer why tigers are so important to her, they have an idea! This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 7 to 8 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Get more children reading more! This pack of 12 fiction, non-fiction and graphic text books from the Readerful Independent Library is for children at Oxford Reading Levels 12 and 13, aged 7 to 8 years, to read independently. Readerful: Oxford Reading Levels 12-13: Independent Library Singles Pack A (Pack of 12) contains:• 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Beestronauts • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: A Comic History • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Together: People making change • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Zaynab's Tiger Day • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Legend of the Golden Cat • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Isaac and the Toxics · Mischief of Magpies • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Splendid Silk • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: A World of Mountains • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Grow, Don't Mow: Gardening for the Planet • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Ada, Arnie and the Gigantic Sarnie • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Rollo's Choice • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Granphibian and the Portside Bay MysteryReaderful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

★ “With youthful optimism and a can-do spirit, Prema creates an eco-friendly Ganesha statue, and other young people join her in reimagining how the holiday can be celebrated in a way that protects the river . . . A must-have for holiday collections” – School Library Journal, starred reviewDuring her town's Ganesha Chaturthi festival, young Prema is determined to protect the river from pollution. With creativity and persistence, she overcomes obstacles and rallies her friends to craft natural clay Ganesha statues to replace the plaster ones that harm the river. Created by an author and artist from different parts of India, this inspiring story of eco-friendly activism and teamwork is set in modern-day India and will empower young readers to make a difference. Celebrates sustainability and creative problem-solving Endnotes include facts about Ganesha Chaturthi, a recipe for sculpting dough, and tips for making eco-friendly statues Perfect for budding activists

Faiza wants to win the biggest boxing tournament in town. When the odds are stacked against her, will she be able to achieve her dream without the presence of her biggest supporter?Life in hilly northern India is not easy. Every day, Faiza has to scale the mountains to reach her school or to fetch water from the stream. Faiza doesn''t have many friends or relatives who believe in her, but her dream of being a world champion boxer and the support of her only parent, her dad, and her grandma keeps her going.When her dad''s travel is delayed due to a landslide, she has to enter the boxing tournament without her coach and support system. Will she give up or forge out on her own? Sometimes your biggest cheerleader is the voice inside of you. Fight, Faiza, fight!

Faiza wants to win the biggest boxing tournament in town. When the odds are stacked against her, will she be able to achieve her dream without the presence of her biggest supporter?Life in hilly northern India is not easy. Every day, Faiza has to scale the mountains to reach her school or to fetch water from the stream. Faiza doesn''t have many friends or relatives who believe in her, but her dream of being a world champion boxer and the support of her only parent, her dad, and her grandma keeps her going.When her dad''s travel is delayed due to a landslide, she has to enter the boxing tournament without her coach and support system. Will she give up or forge out on her own? Sometimes your biggest cheerleader is the voice inside of you. Fight, Faiza, fight!

So, said he, “Be kind to all! Humungous or little or really, really small!” Mahavira, believed that all living beings have a soul. And, that each soul is of equal value, be it an elephant, an ant or a person. He encourages us to be kind to all.This board book Kindness With Mahavira will enable children to explore numerous ways of being kind to humans, to animals and to their own selves.The Learning TO BE series is a creative way to introduce your little ones to big values in an engaging manner. Written in simple text and magical verse, this series is perfect to read aloud to toddlers (2-4 year olds) and excellent for beginning readers (4-8 year olds).Look for other titles in this series: Service with Guru Nanak and Peace with Buddha.2023 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARDS WINNER - CHILDREN'S INSPIRATIONAL/MOTIVATIONAL CATEGORY

Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wants to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Watch what happens to her, her family, and country when World War II strikes. Walk in her footsteps as she graduates from university and goes on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ends up becoming.The Woman Who Shaped Asia series aim not just to educate but also to motivate. These stories celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women from the region. Their remarkable strength in the face of adversity and sheer determination make it possible for their dreams to be fulfilled, no matter how big! They remind our young readers that great things are accomplished by people who were once little, just like them.Related Link(s)

Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wants to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Watch what happens to her, her family, and country when World War II strikes. Walk in her footsteps as she graduates from university and goes on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ends up becoming.The Woman Who Shaped Asia series aim not just to educate but also to motivate. These stories celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women from the region. Their remarkable strength in the face of adversity and sheer determination make it possible for their dreams to be fulfilled, no matter how big! They remind our young readers that great things are accomplished by people who were once little, just like them.Related Link(s)

When Mummy Had Cancer is a touching story about a family’s journey through a challenging time, told from a child's perspective. It explores fear, sadness, and bravery as the family faces Mummy's illness together. Beautiful illustrations gently help kids understand emotions, offering hope and comfort.

When the school bell rings, and its time for home, can you spare a minute or two? The teacher is tired from her long, busy day, can you say, Id like to help you. The Indian saint, Guru Nanak, believed that God lives in each and everything. He reminds us to remember that each time we serve, we are serving God. He encourages us to make service a part of our daily lives. This board book, Service With Guru Nanak will enable children to explore the many ways in which they can serve friends, family and the environment in their everyday lives. The Series, Learning TO BE is a creative way to introduce your little ones to big values in an engaging manner. Written in simple text and magical verse, this series is perfect to read aloud to toddlers (2-4 year olds) and excellent for beginning readers (4-8 year olds). Look for other titles in this series: Kindness with Mahavira and Peace with Buddha.