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Read Write Inc. Phonics Book Bag Books are engaging texts to support children with additional reading practice outside the classroom. They have been specifically designed for children to take home after school, in order to share their reading journey and celebrate their achievements with parents and carers. The books are closely matched to the existing Read Write Inc. Phonics Storybooks to reinforce children's classroom learning of phonics at the appropriate level, helping them to make even faster progress in reading.

Our words have POWER!And no one understands this more than Persephone the bee.Astronaut and telescopeRhinoceros; kaleidoscopePterodactyl; saxophonePomegranate; xylophone!Hermione, The Queen Bee, thinks Persephone should spend less time with words and more time on the hunt for flowers, which are getting harder and harder to find.But what if Persephone can use her words to help?Join Persephone in this read-aloud, read-again rhyming story about the power of our words, as well as the important task of protecting our bees. Packed with bright illustrations and plenty of word-play, The Bee Who Loved Words is the perfect way to introduce your little one to the joy of language.

Amisha lived with her Mum, in a tree.They swung on branches, wild and free.And all was good - until, one day . . .Amisha was taken, far away.When orangutan Amisha arrives in the city, she quickly finds a new routine climbing and swinging on ropes and wires. But when she meets a new friend - a bird, called Blue - he helps her to remember her rainforest home and her love for trees. Surely one little orangutan can't change the world - can they?A beautiful and poignant story which explores the meaning of home with a powerful message around activism and caring for our world. From Helen Docherty and Erica Salcedo, the creative partnership behind The Bee Who Loved Words.

Poo poo, bum bum, wee wee -I sing my toilet song.Poo poo, bum bum, wee wee -I sing it all day long!Encourage toddlers and young children to use the toilet confidently with this hilarious rhyming picture book! Featuring bright, friendly illustrations and a very catchy rhyme, this fun picture book has been written in consultation with parents to break down all the stages of using the toilet into easy steps, from how to wipe to handwashing.This book will help take the stress and worry out of toilet training, as children can sing the song and learn to use the toilet without fear or fuss!

A celebration of friendship from 11-year-oldPride of Britain winners, Hughie and Freddie.Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi tell us whyfriends are so special, and show us what we can all doto be a brilliant friend!The perfect picturebook celebrating the importance of friendship and togetherness.Hughie and Freddie raised more than£250,000 after Hughie was diagnosed with leukaemia andFreddie vowed to help him thank his doctors and nurses. They won the Pride of Britain Young Fundraiser Award 2021. 25p per copy sold goes to Royal ManchesterChildren's Hospital CharityA fun-filled,vibrant picture bookThis book celebratesfriendship, highlighting how important togethernessis in our world  Praisefor Friends Are Amazing"Thischeerful picture book is a joyful celebration of friendship, exploringwhy friends are important and identifying some of the keyqualities which make a truly great friend ... The vibrant illustrationsare cheerful and dynamic, perfectly capturing the energy ofchildren" BookTrust"an inspiringpicture book celebrating the importance of friendship andtogetherness" Royal Manchester Children's HospitalCharity

Join comedian Russell Kane on this HILARIOUS journey to select your next cat, dog, hamster or rabbit, or snake, or gecko, or rat, or…Russell knows loads about pets, as he’s got four of his own. And he believes that when choosing a pet, personality is the most important thing! Pet Selector! is both a practical guide to finding a pet and a hugely entertaining account of pet personalities from one of the BIGGEST animal lovers out there.Each entry includes an overview of the breed, an account of its temperament, the history of the breed or pet, and a handy score so you can rank each pet based on playfulness, lovingness and more.Russell also tells funny stories all about his own pets, including his adorable, stinky pug Colin!So whether you're looking for the purrfect pet or you just want to learn all about our furry and scaly friends, giggle through this guide full of facts, photos and more!In this uniquely funny and informative pet book, you’ll find hilarious illustrations by Erica Salcedo, and clear photos of the over 40 pets and breeds included, like: Adorable pugs Fluffy poodles Hairless sphynxes Floppy ragdolls Friendly RATS? Chatty budgies ... AND SO MANY MORE! Pet Selector! is a perfectly hilarious guide to pet personalities, from their quirky characters to special skills, wants, needs and even cuddling capabilities. Infused with his trademark humour, personal anecdotes and extensive pet expertise, Russell will make you laugh out loud AND find you your perfect pet. So, what are you waiting for? Russell is ready to introduce you to your next best friend.

The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent'Outrageous capers' - GuardianSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZEA TOM FLETCHER BOOK CLUB PICK _______________Murph Cooper has a problem. His new school is top secret, and super weird. His classmates can all fly or control the weather or conjure tiny horses from thin air. And what's Murph's extraordinary skill? Um, oh yeah – he hasn't got one. Just as well there are no revolting supervillains lurking nearby, their minds abuzz with evil plans. There are!? Right. OK, then... It's time for Kid Normal to become a hero!Check out the whole series! Kid Normal Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes Kid Normal and the Shadow MachineKid Normal and the Final Five

_______________The second book in the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio star Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for Kid Normal:'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent'Outrageous capers' - Guardian_______________Not all heroes have superpowers. Don't believe us? Well Murph Cooper is living proof. Since becoming Kid Normal, he and the Super Zeroes have been catching baddies all over the place. But being a hero is about to get a whole lot harder ...Far away in a top-secret prison, the world's most feared supervillain has broken a thirty year silence. His first words? 'Bring Kid Normal to me!'Check out the whole series! Kid Normal Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes Kid Normal and the Shadow MachineKid Normal and the Final Five

In a top secret school for kids with super powers, it’s hard being the only ‘normal’ one – that’s what Murph Cooper thought before he became part of the Super Zeroes! The third book in the laugh-out-loud Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for KID NORMAL:'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent'Outrageous capers' - Guardian_______________YOU DON'T NEED SUPERPOWERS TO BE A HERO ... Or do you?Despite having no powers, Murph Cooper is part of the best team in the Heroes’ Alliance. So when supervillain Magpie declares all-out war, Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes lead the charge. But Magpie believes that a powerless hero is no hero at all. And he’s building a dastardly device to prove it. When Kid Normal enters the Shadow Machine, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ...Check out the whole series! Kid Normal Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes Kid Normal and the Shadow MachineKid Normal and the Final Five

The epic conclusion to the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for Kid Normal:'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent'Outrageous capers' - Guardian_______________Murph Cooper is famous … and he’s not happy about it.Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are.Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling*Murph must expose Knox’s evil plan, or the world of heroes is doomed forever!Check out the whole series! Kid Normal Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes Kid Normal and the Shadow MachineKid Normal and the Final Five

Most people know Medusa as the monster with a halo of snakes that sit on her head. But once upon a time, Medusa was just a little girl. Sure, she was the daughter of powerful sea monsters, but in lots of other ways she was just like you. She squabbled with her sisters but all she really wanted was friendship, love and to fit in. But she grew up, people were mean to her and she grew angry, vengeful and dangerous. This is her story.Packed with facts from the Greek mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths is the perfect series for mythology-mad kids.

Book Band: Purple (Ideal for ages 6+)A thrilling pirate story ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.The pirates Adam, Amy and Ali are tired of their quiet life on Cutlass Island and wish that they could go and live in the exciting, big city. So when they spot a ship, they climb on board and hide in a hamper filled with costumes... and tutus! Soon they're on an adventure filled with sea monsters, ballet dancers and a swindling pirate. Will they ever make it ashore?This swashbuckling, adventure-filled tale from bestselling author Saviour Pirotta is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Erica Salcedo and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Step inside this grand department store from the Edwardian era, with six floors to explore. Children will enjoy decorating the store with exquisite flowers and furnishings and arranging items for sale, from a rocking horse and tin soldiers in the children's department to glamorous evening gowns and shawls in the clothing department.

A record-smashing, feel-good adventure packed with heart, humour and Guinness World Records from Costa Award-shortlisted JENNY PEARSON, and Kid Normal illustrator Erica Salcedo Lucy is a fixer of broken things. But there's one thing she can't fix and that's her unhappy mum. Until she comes up with an INCREDIBLE plan. Along with her best friend, Sandesh, Lucy is going to SMASH a world record. Because she's convinced that starry Paul Castellini - Record Smashers TV host and singing legend - is the answer to her mum's problems. But breaking a world RECORD when watermelons, kumquats, two baddies and a 30 cm shatter-resistant school ruler are involved isn't quite as easy as Lucy thought. Can she learn that sometimes happiness doesn't come with a plan?"Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel"One of the juiciest ideas for a story you've ever seen and super-miraculously Jenny Pearson makes it every bit as funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Accompanied by quirky line drawings by Spanish illustrator Erica Salcedo, this is a gently humorous and remarkably informative nature-adventure story about an unlikely pointy-nosed hero with big dreams and an even bigger heart.After he nearly drowns in a parking-lot puddle, Dinnn Needles is fearful of many things, including flying. When his four hundred siblings swarm off without him, he finds time to dream —about family stories, a lost brother, adventure in The Wild and, above all, how to be cool.At school in an abandoned air-conditioner, Dinnn learns about the deadly Pondhawk dragonfly and other dangers that lie beyond his home under a drive-in theater screen. But Dinnn never really takes to city life. Lonely and left out, he is filled with an unexplained longing. He sips spilled cola from abandoned pop cans, but it is not as tasty as flower nectar. He tries to make friends with the local street mosquitoes, but that just lands him in a sewer filled with spiders and water snakes. He hears about the red mini-van that brought his parents together and wonders about his extended family in the country. He even finds a great black jacket in a roadside ditch, but it doesn’t make him cool.And then one day, as fate would have it, the red mini-van reappears, giving Dinnn a chance to visit to his relatives in The Wild, where new perils await an inexperienced city mosquito — being struck by a raindrop, zapped by a porch light or snapped up by a hungry fish at dusk. But in the end Dinnn discovers that being cool is a matter of what you do, especially for one’s friends and family, including two new brothers. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events

Bold and beautiful, loud and proud, All Bodies are Good Bodies is an uplifting book about different body features and types.Through playful rhyme, All Bodies are Good Bodies promotes the development of body acceptance and celebrates inclusivity and individuality.I love hands!Hands that are white and hands that are brown,Freckles mean sunshine has sent kisses down.Short fingers, long fingers, bendy or straight,Hands to clap, or high-five your mate.For ages 3 and up.

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who broke boundaries.As a child, little Georgia viewed the world differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day. From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by the landscapes of her environment.As her paintings became more popular, she became one of the most succesful artists of her generation, and an inspiring role model for young girls everywhere who wanted to express themselves creatively.This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

This book is about NOTHING! Zilch, zero, absolutely nothing. Rio, our main character, is adamant that their story will be peaceful and uninterrupted. The only thing is ... more and more characters want to come into the book, leading to, of course, chaos! From dragons with magician's hats to unicorns who can play the piano, this hilarious story has an important post-pandemic social message of making friends as an introvert and having fun with others. This Book is About Nothing is written by 14-year-old debut author Marco Anderson, who dreamt up a book that turned from nothing into everything. Erica Salcedo's vibrant illustrations mimic this experience, starting very minimalistic and simple and turning into visual chaos on the page.

Three little piggies just can't wait to play!But first, they plan what they'll need for each day . . .These little pigs are ready for anything! Open the book's map-inspired cover to help the piggies find their way, then join them in their adventurous, fun-filled day! From wearing sunscreen and water wings when they go swimming, to packing the perfect picnic for a sunny day, to sporting helmets when they ride bikes, these little pigs know exactly what to bring to make every moment safe - and special.

Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+)A funny story about a madcap race to the finish line... with cake! Written by Teresa Heapy, author of The Marvellous Moon Map. Seven-year-old Jamila sees a notice for a Great Cake Race in her local park and, despite having never baked before, she is eager to enter. But Jasper Dedicoat – the self-proclaimed best baker in town – has also entered and will do anything to win. Who will win the race, and what will they learn along the way? This zany story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Erica Salcedo, illustrator of the Kid Normal series.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Comedian and bestselling author Russell Kane is back with When Brian Met Terry – a hilarious and relatable story that will resonate with anyone who’s had to make room for someone new. Terry the Burmese cat has it all. A loving family, a cosy home and the undivided attention he believes he deserves. Life is comfortable for this pampered pet – until everything changes. One day Dad arrives with Brian, an excitable chihuahua puppy with big eyes and even bigger energy. While the family fall instantly for Brian’s charms, Terry is less impressed. In fact, he is FURIOUS! Terry makes it clear that he won’t share his kingdom easily. As his tantrums become more and more dramatic, the family wonder if Brian and Terry will ever learn to get along.  When Brian Met Terry is perfect for any animal lover, but can also be read as a metaphor for sibling rivalry and the ups and downs of introducing a new baby to the family. At its heart, this funny and heartwarming picture book is about learning to get on with those whom you might dislike at first – or who dislike you. That and a very, VERY dramatic cat.  With Russell’s trademark wit and brilliantly characterful illustrations by Erica Salcedo, When Brian Met Terry combines laugh-out-loud moments with a reassuring message of acceptance. It’s perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or gifting to pet-loving families. Entertaining and reassuring in equal measure, this is a picture book children will want to return to again and again.