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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.Pip and Pop have lots of fun making gingerbread men in this story.Pink B/Band 1B offers emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.The focus sounds in this book are: /o/ /c/ /k/ ckPages 14 and 15 contain a fun “I Spy” Letters and Sounds activity, 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.Pip and Pop have lots of fun making gingerbread men in this story.Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun “I Spy” Letters and Sounds activity, 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.

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.It can be snug in a tent when it rains, but what happens when the rain just won’t stop pouring down?Pages 14 and 15 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 with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Princess Sophia refuses to leave her room. Will Ivan be able to make her laugh again?Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with finelly levelled books that help you develop support comprehension and fluency, while inspiring and engaging your young readers.

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of Irish bedtimestories.Written and illustrated by Irish creators, Bedtime Storiesshowcases a curated collection of tales from Irish history,based on important figures and events.Each story is the ideal length to read at bedtime as well as anymoment when young readers are looking for an inspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entryfrom a Children's Books Ireland competition A beautiful and celebratory gift for all agesPerfect for any child wanting to learn more about history'suntold storiesA wonderful keepsake book - a gift for a lifetime tobe enjoyed time and again  Praise for Bedtime Stories: incredible IrishTales from the Past"Each illustrator brings their unique style to each story,making the book as attractive as it is informative." Throughthe Bookshelf"This treasure trove of a collection feels very nostalgic,with a use of language and turn of phrase that naturally lends itselfto being read aloud. Each story ends with an ‘Explorethe Story’ short series of facts that encourage the readerto engage further by visiting museums or historical sites. Perfectfor the classroom, or, as intended, just beforebed..." Childrens Books Ireland

In this beautifully illustrated book readers are introduced to the greatest Irish stories of all time. From tales of the mighty Fianna and the great warrior Cúchulainn, to star-crossed lovers Diarmuid and Gráinne, and Deirdre and Naoise, these wonderful, classic stories are retold in a more modern style to appeal to today’s youngsters.

A Fantastic Trip allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Autumn 1, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. These readers complement your existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press and can be used alongside them to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds.Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) is a Department for Education validated synthetic phonics programme, developed by the Knowledge Schools Trust English Hub to help children learn to read quickly and confidently.Structured around daily lessons and matched to the progression of the original Letters and Sounds framework, ELS provides a clear, systematic approach to phonics. Each stage is supported by engaging decodable books, interactive resources, and practical guidance for parents and teachers.Used in classrooms across the UK, ELS is designed to build fluent readers, confident speakers, and willing writers. Affordable, flexible, and easy to implement, it works seamlessly with existing resources while offering everything needed to support children's literacy journey both at school and at home.

My Phonics Activity Kit 3 contains everything you need to support your child as they take their next steps in phonics. It's an ideal way to help support your child's school phonics learning.Kit includes:• Complete Phonics Kit – Provides fun and structured reading practice for children who have mastered the basics of phonics.• Six Engaging Books – Fiction and non-fiction titles designed for Year 1/P2 learners to read using their phonic knowledge.• Parent Guidance Included – Handy leaflet explains phonics teaching and the Phonics Screening Check so you can confidently support your child.• Motivational Extras – Poster and stickers included to keep your child motivated and make learning enjoyable.• Phase 4 & 5 Coverage – Perfect for Year 1/P2 learners, covering Letters and Sounds Phases 4 and 5; pairs well with Essential Letters and Sounds Flashcards Pack 3 for Phase 5 support.Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) is a Department for Education validated synthetic phonics programme, developed by the Knowledge Schools Trust English Hub to help children learn to read quickly and confidently.Structured around daily lessons and matched to the progression of the original Letters and Sounds framework, ELS provides a clear, systematic approach to phonics. Each stage is supported by engaging decodable books, interactive resources, and practical guidance for parents and teachers.Used in classrooms across the UK, ELS is designed to build fluent readers, confident speakers, and willing writers. Affordable, flexible, and easy to implement, it works seamlessly with existing resources while offering everything needed to support children's literacy journey both at school and at home.

Book Band: Grey (ideal for ages 8+)A thrilling retelling of the traditional Irish legend of Cúchulainn written by Malachy Doyle.Young Setanta, the son of poor shepherds, is determined to impress the mighty king of Ulster with his strength and bravery and to join the Red Branch Knights. He could easily beat the other warriors at hurling. He could even triumph over them in a fight. But can he defeat the ferocious hound of Ulster, the smith Culann's menacing guard dog, and prove his worth?This page-turning story from Malachy Doyle, based on the traditional Irish folk tale, has exciting black-and-white illustrations by Erin Brown and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.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

Book Band: Grey (ideal for ages 8+)A thrilling retelling of the traditional Irish legend of Cúchulainn written by Malachy Doyle.Young Setanta, the son of poor shepherds, is determined to impress the mighty king of Ulster with his strength and bravery and to join the Red Branch Knights. He could easily beat the other warriors at hurling. He could even triumph over them in a fight. But can he defeat the ferocious hound of Ulster, the smith Culann's menacing guard dog, and prove his worth?This page-turning story from Malachy Doyle, based on the traditional Irish folk tale, has exciting black-and-white illustrations by Erin Brown and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.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

Book Band: Grey (ideal for ages 8+)A thrilling retelling of the traditional Irish legend of Cúchulainn written by Malachy Doyle.Young Setanta, the son of poor shepherds, is determined to impress the mighty king of Ulster with his strength and bravery and to join the Red Branch Knights. He could easily beat the other warriors at hurling. He could even triumph over them in a fight. But can he defeat the ferocious hound of Ulster, the smith Culann’s menacing guard dog, and prove his worth?This page-turning story from Malachy Doyle, based on the traditional Irish folk tale, has exciting black-and-white illustrations by Erin Brown and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.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

A classic story for the modern era, Through the Garden Gate is a beautifully illustrated picture book that takes readers on a journey from the mundane to the magical, exploring the wonders of the garden through a child’s imagination.Miles is bored one summer’s day—until a visit to a neighbor leads to a surprising discovery: a mysterious garden gate—and the adventure of a lifetime. What begins as an ordinary afternoon transforms into a magical journey filled with fairies, curious critters, and the most enchanting plants. Every plant Miles encounters is based on real-life flora, carefully and accurately illustrated by Erin Brown. Readers can learn more about them in the back of the book, too! Written by debut author and renowned garden designer Sharon Rose, Through the Garden Gate will take root in your imagination, delighting young readers and reminding us all of the magic that lives in the garden.

A lyrical story featuring charming characters, encouraging nature connection, empathy and positive action. Illustrated in stunning detail by Erin Brown, children will enjoy spotting a multitude of accurately depicted creatures and gain understanding of the interdependence of species. Old Oak and Mr Shield, his shield bug friend, are worried: summer has been long and dry, and there are fewer insects and birds in the Barley Field. The harvest is poor, the farmer troubled. At a dramatic meeting Stag Beetle tells the winged insects it is time to leave and fi nd food elsewhere. But the farmer has already made a plan: Old Oak and his friends celebrate when the Barley Field transforms into a glorious wild flower meadow, welcoming back old friends and new.

Somewhere in the folds of the countryside, Old Oak lives content and fulfilled in his hedgerow by the barley field. When the farmer pulls up the Far Hedgerow one day, Old Oak is dismayed. Can he care for all the fleeing birds? The field is now too open, and the wind and rain are carrying away the soil! Will a new farmer make the field a happy home again?

Old Oak is having a mast year - a year of plentiful fruit! Little Acorn grows happily right by his nose, and never wants to leave the tree. Then, when a brisk wind blows, and he tumbles to the ground, a whole new life must begin! Carried away by a squirrel, and buried in a strange place, he must survive all the perils of walkers, insects, deer and other wildlife. Finally emerging as a sturdy little sapling, he discovers he is still in the barley field, growing near Old Oak, whose sap rises with pride to see his favourite Little Acorn becoming a tree. A poignant story, Old Oak and Little Acorn is also an allegory for childhood.

Nico the donkey and Mrs Anderson are firmly bonded and happy with their life on the farm. Adopted many years before by Mrs Anderson, Nico is now in need of more care. Will Mrs Anderson be able to part with him? After an unfortunate mishap which gives everyone pause for thought, a perfect solution is found. Nico's new home at a nearby sanctuary will provide loving care, as well as the companionship of other donkeys. And Mrs Anderson will visit him every week! A gloriously illustrated celebration of donkeys, the love that they engender, and the benefits they bring to people.

‘Spooky, thrilling, and enthrallingly clever’ Sinead O’HartNever, ever, set foot inside the WitchwoodSurrounding Rowan’s home is the dark, dangerous Witchwood. At the heart of it, sitting at the bottom of an ancient well, is a powerful Witch.Six months ago, Rowan’s mother went into the woods – and never came back out. Nothing has been the same ever since. She fights with her dad and her little sister, and her Nana won’t even speak to her. There’s only one thing that can fix it; Rowan needs to bring her mum home.There’s magic lurking in the shadows. Watching her. Can Rowan enter the Witchwood and save her mum?After all, she’s a witch too...

With poems by W.B. Yeats, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce, Katharine Tynan, Alice Milligan, Lady Wilde and Lady Gregory, J.M. Synge, Jonathan Swift, Austin Clarke and many others, this collection will delight readers young and old.Let the words of these masters – some heart-remembered, others new to discover – and the radiant illustrations by Erin Brown bring you from bee-loud glade to fields of light, from purple glen to caves ‘neath the glittering waves.

Written when W.B. Yeats was just twenty-one, ‘The Stolen Child’ remains one of his most popular poems. At this time, the young poet was inspired by the landscape of County Sligo and the legends and superstitions he heard from the locals there. ‘The Stolen Child’ tells of a boy taken from his home by the faeries and led ‘hand in hand’ into their world. With its enchanting refrain – ‘Come away, o human child / To the waters and the wild’ – and vivid images of magic and nature, it is a pleasure for readers young and old.Here, the text is accompanied by radiant original art by Erin Brown, each illustration taking us on a visual journey through one of Ireland’s most famous poems.

Discover the animals who call the forest home in this beautiful collection of twenty original tales. A special gift to share with nature lovers of all ages!The forest is full of life. As the seasons change, climb trees with Bear Cub, explore the night skies with Firefly, stay cozy underground with Mole and discover snowflakes with Fox!With colour illustrations on every page, TALES FROM THE FOREST is perfect for younger readers or for older children to read independently.

Discover the sea creatures that call the ocean home in this beautiful collection of twenty original tales. A special gift for nature lovers of all ages!The ocean is full of life, from the icy depths of the Antarctic to the tropical waters of the coral reefs. Explore the stormy seas with Seal, go fishing with Small Penguin, play hide-and-seek with Seahorse and find a new home with Hermit Crab! With colour illustrations on every page, TALES FROM THE OCEAN is perfect for sharing with younger readers or for older children to read independently.

Old Oak is having a mast year - a year of plentiful fruit! Little Acorn grows happily right by his nose, and never wants to leave the tree. Then, when a brisk wind blows, and he tumbles to the ground, a whole new life must begin! Carried away by a squirrel, and buried in a strange place, he must survive all the perils of walkers, insects, deer and other wildlife. Finally emerging as a sturdy little sapling, he discovers he is still in the barley field, growing near Old Oak, whose sap rises with pride to see his favourite Little Acorn becoming a tree. A poignant story, Old Oak and Little Acorn is also an allegory for childhood.

A lyrical story featuring charming characters, encouraging nature connection, empathy and positive action. Illustrated in stunning detail by Erin Brown, children will enjoy spotting a multitude of accurately depicted creatures and gain understanding of the interdependence of species. Old Oak and Mr Shield, his shield bug friend, are worried: summer has been long and dry, and there are fewer insects and birds in the Barley Field. The harvest is poor, the farmer troubled. At a dramatic meeting Stag Beetle tells the winged insects it is time to leave and fi nd food elsewhere. But the farmer has already made a plan: Old Oak and his friends celebrate when the Barley Field transforms into a glorious wild flower meadow, welcoming back old friends and new.

Naz wants to ride a real unicorn more than anything. She wins a place at a Unicorn Sleepover at Hartford Farm, but it's not what she expected!

Somewhere in the folds of the countryside, Old Oak lives content and fulfilled in his hedgerow by the barley field. When the farmer pulls up the Far Hedgerow one day, Old Oak is dismayed. Can he care for all the fleeing birds? The field is now too open, and the wind and rain are carrying away the soil! Will a new farmer make the field a happy home again?