Elena Selivanova – illustratör

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFollow the lives of the March sisters, who are forced to pull together when their father leaves to fight in the war. But will the girls cope when disaster strikes and their mother has to leave too, or will their changing world pull them apart? This edition, written by Katie Dale has all the warmth of Louisa May Alcott’s original classic.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type: Fiction from our literary heritageCurriculum links: English: fiction from the literary heritageThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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.Jet the dog and Jazz the cat live together, but when Jazz steals Jet’s bed will Jet be happy to share?The sounds in this book are:/j/ /w/ /y/ /z/ /qu/ /sh/ /ch/ /th/ zzPages 14 and 15 contain an “I Spy” feature with a specific phoneme focus, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.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.Jet the dog and Jazz the cat live together, but when Jazz steals Jet’s bed will Jet be happy to share?Pages 14 and 15 contain an “I Spy” feature with a specific phoneme focus, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

‘Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus and encourages families to draw closer to God during the Lenten Season. From beloved author Glenys Nellist, this book focused on Jesus’s mission to the least, the lost, and the lonely, with each story and accompanying prayer prompt encouraging children to try to be more like Jesus and to do what God calls them to.Written in both prose and poetry, this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of the days leading up to Christ’s death and resurrection. The read-aloud rhymes and stunning illustrations by Elena Selivanova make this a perfect read for the whole family during the Lenten season. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is designed to be a treasured tradition for families and church ministries for the Lenten season for years to come.‘Twas the season of Lent, when for forty whole daysThe people were trying to think of new waysTo be more like Jesus—to love, care, and give,In hopes that they’d choose the right way to live. ’Twas the Season of Lent:Is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the beloved The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God seriesIs told in the lyrical style of Clement Moore’s iconic poem—“’Twas the Night before Christmas”Explores what the season of Lent is all about and how we can draw closer to God during this timeFeatures a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will loveBrings to life the story of Jesus’s ministry and the days leading up to his death and resurrection through Elena Selivanova’s beautiful, rich illustrationsIs the perfect way for adults to share the powerful meaning of the Lenten season with the little ones in their lives leading up to the Easter holiday

‘Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus and encourages families to draw closer to God during the Lenten Season. From beloved author Glenys Nellist, this book focused on Jesus’s mission to the least, the lost, and the lonely, with each story and accompanying prayer prompt encouraging children to try to be more like Jesus and to do what God calls them to.

Written in both prose and poetry, this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of the days leading up to Christ’s death and resurrection. The read-aloud rhymes and stunning illustrations by Elena Selivanova make this a perfect read for the whole family during the Lenten season. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is designed to be a treasured tradition for families and church ministries for the Lenten season for years to come.

‘Twas the season of Lent, when for forty whole days

The people were trying to think of new ways

To be more like Jesus—to love, care, and give,

In hopes that they’d choose the right way to live.

 

’Twas the Season of Lent:

Is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the beloved The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God seriesIs told in the lyrical style of Clement Moore’s iconic poem—“’Twas the Night before Christmas”Explores what the season of Lent is all about and how we can draw closer to God during this timeFeatures a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will loveBrings to life the story of Jesus’s ministry and the days leading up to his death and resurrection through Elena Selivanova’s beautiful, rich illustrationsIs the perfect way for adults to share the powerful meaning of the Lenten season with the little ones in their lives leading up to the Easter holiday

Celebrate the Advent season with this beautiful and heartwarming collection of devotions and stories from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition.‘Twas the Season of Advent is a 25-day devotional that will inspire your family as you eagerly await the arrival of Christ’s birth!?Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!?‘Twas?the Season of Advent:Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages4-8Brings Advent to life through 25 devotions featuring stories from the Old and New TestamentsFeatures beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena SelivanovaServes as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas seasonPresents portions written in the familiar rhyme scheme of Clement C. Moore’s ‘Twas?the Night Before ChristmasMakes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift for readers young and oldIs the perfect addition to a Sunday school or children’s ministry lesson, classroom setting, or homeschool library Join Glenys and families around the world as you and your family wait, prepare for, and look forward to the arrival of God’s son, Jesus.Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books from Glenys:‘Twas?the Morning of Easter'Twas?the Evening of ChristmasSnuggle Time seriesLove Letters from God series

Celebrate the Christmas season with this beautiful and heartwarming nativity retelling from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition.

‘Twas?the Evening of Christmas shares the glorious nativity story of baby Jesus, the King of Kings! Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!?

?‘Twas?the Evening of Christmas:

Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages 4-8?Shares the powerful message of Jesus and his miraculous birthFeatures beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena Selivanova?Serves as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas season?Presents portions written in the familiar rhyme scheme of Clement C. Moore’s ‘Twas?the Night Before Christmas?Makes a great holiday, Christmas, or Advent, gift for readers young and old?Is the perfect addition to a Sunday school or children’s ministry lesson, classroom setting, or homeschool library

 

Join Glenys and families around the world as you and your family celebrate the arrival of God’s son, Jesus.?

Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books from Glenys:?

‘Twas?the Morning of Easter?''Twas?the Evening of Christmas?Snuggle Time series?Love Letters from God series

Celebrate the Christmas season with this beautiful and heartwarming nativity retelling from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition.‘Twas?the Evening of Christmas shares the glorious nativity story of baby Jesus, the King of Kings! Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!??‘Twas?the Evening of Christmas:Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages 4-8?Shares the powerful message of Jesus and his miraculous birthFeatures beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena Selivanova?Serves as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas season?Presents portions written in the familiar rhyme scheme of Clement C. Moore’s ‘Twas?the Night Before Christmas?Makes a great holiday, Christmas, or Advent, gift for readers young and old?Is the perfect addition to a Sunday school or children’s ministry lesson, classroom setting, or homeschool library Join Glenys and families around the world as you and your family celebrate the arrival of God’s son, Jesus.?Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books from Glenys:?‘Twas?the Morning of Easter?'Twas?the Evening of Christmas?Snuggle Time series?Love Letters from God series

A follow-up to the popular 'Twas the Evening of Christmas from beloved author Glenys Nellist. 'Twas the Morning of Easter tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh way, with a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children will love, following the pattern of Clement Moore's iconic “'Twas the Night Before Christmas.”Glenys Nellist, beloved author of the bestselling 'Twas the Evening of Christmas, reveals the joy and beauty of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh, inspiring way in 'Twas the Morning of Easter. Using the classic cadence of Clement Moore's iconic poem, “'Twas the Night Before Christmas,” this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of Easter with little ones with read-aloud rhymes and engaging illustrations by Elena Selivanova. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is perfect for any Easter basket and sure to be a treasured Easter tradition for years to come.'Twas the morning of Easter, before the sun rose,Two guards on a hillside were trying to doze.Now Jesus had died, only three days beforeA huge stone was in place, sealed over the door. 'Twas the Morning of Easter:Is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the beloved The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God seriesIs told in the style of Clement Moore's iconic poem--"'Twas the Night Before Christmas"Retells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in an engagingwayFeatures a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will loveBrings the resurrection story to life through Elena Selivanova's beautiful, rich illustrationsIs the perfect way for adults to share the powerful story of Easter with the little ones in their livesMakes a great gift for baptisms, new believers, and Easter

A follow-up to the popular ''Twas the Evening of Christmas from beloved author Glenys Nellist. ''Twas the Morning of Easter tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh way, with a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children will love, following the pattern of Clement Moore''s iconic “''Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Glenys Nellist, beloved author of the bestselling ''Twas the Evening of Christmas, reveals the joy and beauty of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh, inspiring way in ''Twas the Morning of Easter. Using the classic cadence of Clement Moore''s iconic poem, “''Twas the Night Before Christmas,” this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of Easter with little ones with read-aloud rhymes and engaging illustrations by Elena Selivanova. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is perfect for any Easter basket and sure to be a treasured Easter tradition for years to come.

''Twas the morning of Easter, before the sun rose,

Two guards on a hillside were trying to doze.

Now Jesus had died, only three days before

A huge stone was in place, sealed over the door.

 

''Twas the Morning of Easter:

Is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the beloved The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God seriesIs told in the style of Clement Moore''s iconic poem--"''Twas the Night Before Christmas"Retells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in an engagingwayFeatures a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will loveBrings the resurrection story to life through Elena Selivanova''s beautiful, rich illustrationsIs the perfect way for adults to share the powerful story of Easter with the little ones in their livesMakes a great gift for baptisms, new believers, and Easter

 

For all of his early life, Oliver is hungry and poor. Then he runs away to London, where he soon makes new friends - but kind old Fagin and the Artful Dodger are not quite what they seem.Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).1,200 headwords, 3,524 words

Gerda's friend Kay is missing. The Snow Queen has taken him to her ice palace, far away, and now brave Gerda must find him and bring him home.Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).800 headwords, 2,126 words

The little mermaid dreams of swimming up to the sea surface and the world above. She falls in love with a human prince - but what price will she pay to live in his world?Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).800 headwords, 2,025 words

Strange things are happening at the Paris Opera House. Young singer Christine is suddenly famous - but who is her 'angel of music'? There are stories about a ghost. Can they be true?Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).800 headwords, 2,346 words

The wicked fairy says, "When she is sixteen, she will hurt her little hand on a spindle and die!" Instead, Princess Rose falls asleep for a thousand years. Who can wake her?Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).500 headwords, 1,194 words

When Pip meets strange, unhappy Miss Havisham and the beautiful Estella, he feels embarrassed because he's only a poor village boy. Then he hears some life-changing news.Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).1,200 headwords, 3,497 words

Who is Martin waiting for? And what if his Guest has already arrived?In the old French city of Marseille, it's Christmas Day and Martin the shoemaker is waiting. He's expecting a very special guest, and his heart is full of hope and anticipation.But as the hours pass, something extraordinary unfolds. Martin gives warmth to a shivering street sweeper. He shares a meal with a young mother in need. He places shoes on the bare feet of a little boy. He offers friendship to a lonely old woman who has no one.And when night finally falls and his guest still hasn't come... Martin begins to wonder.Or has the Guest been there all along?A story of unexpected grace, quiet generosity, and the true heart of Christmas.The Christmas Guest is a timeless festive tale rooted in one of the world's most beloved Christmas stories. Rich with warmth, compassion, and quiet surprise, it speaks to children and adults alike, asking the question at the very heart of Christmas: what does it really mean to welcome someone in?