Ian Smith – illustratör

Do you wanna see a llama? Then come this way, as our self-described 'llama expert' takes her friend on a chase around the city. They discover wild and wacky animals around every corner - but are any of them really llamas?Llamas are highly sociable animals, though, and where there's one, there's often more ... Readers will be shouting at the book with delight as more and more llamas gather in the background, until a whole parade of partying llamas is revealed. But will the children ever find what they're looking for? Children will love guessing what each new animal is from the glimpse given in the artwork, before turning the page to find out and there are fun facts about all the animals at the end of the book.A fantastically funny follow-up to Wanna See a Penguin? by the award-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat.

Join two friends on a wild penguin chase around the city. Our self-described penguin 'expert' finds black-and-white animals at every turn. But are any of them really penguins - and can you spot the penguin hiding on every page?Written in Simon Philip's distinctively witty voice, this is brilliantly funny storytelling that plays on the pantomime convention of 'it's behind you'. Readers will love guessing what each new animal is from the glimpse given in the artwork, before turning the page to find out. There are fun facts about all the animals in a fact file at the end of the book.

The day of the new king's coronation has arrived. It's a stupendous day, an exciting day, a MOST important day - and everyone, from the King's butler to the palace guards, is feeling nervous. They're all getting ready when Colin, the King's Jack Russell, grabs the crown and runs away. Soon, he is being chased by the butler, the guards - even the pigeons and crowd gathered for the event!But it takes little Violet, aged 5, to work out what the problem is. Maybe Colin is nervous about his important new job as the King's dog. Actually, everyone else admits they're nervous too - especially the King, who has the biggest job of all.Can Violet help get Colin and the crown back to the King in time for the coronation? A fun royal caper covering themes of anxiety, empathy and community in a light-touch and warm-hearted way. With a non-fiction page about coronations at the end of the book.

Can You See Sasha? is a fully decodable phonics reader aligned to Reception Autumn 2 Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds. This engaging book helps children apply their phonics learning in context through fun and accessible reading. Perfect for early readers, it supports systematic phonics progression and complements existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press.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 2 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 – Includes everything you need to support your child’s next steps in phonics learning at home.• Six Engaging Books – Fiction and non-fiction titles designed for children to read using their growing phonic knowledge.• Parent Guidance Included – Handy leaflet explains school phonics teaching so you can confidently support your child.• Flashcards, Poster & Stickers – Quick practice tools and motivational extras to keep learning fun and interactive.• Phase 3 Coverage – Perfect for Reception/P1 learners, covering Letters and Sounds Phase 3; look out for Kit 3 for continued progress.My Phonics Activity Kit 2 covers sounds at Letters and Sounds Phase 3 that children learn in Reception/P1. Look out for Kit 3 for further support as your child progresses.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.

Telling tales lands Norman in tons of trouble in this funny adventure that's perfect for children learning to read. Norman the Knight has told so many silly stories that his family are all fed up.What will happen when a real, scaly, smoky, fire-breathing dragon comes knocking on the door of Creaky Castle?The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. • Clear type • Up to 8 lines per page • Bright, appealing pictures for added interest • A variety of sentence structures • A wider range of vocabulary • Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.Book band: Turquoise

Norman and Doris the Dragon get ready for the big joust – but Norman’s silly stories land him in trouble again in this brilliantly funny adventure, perfect for children learning to read. There's going to be a jousting contest at Creaky Castle – Norman and Doris the Dragon can't wait!But when Norman starts telling silly stories to the knights taking part, he ends up in real trouble – he's going to need to learn how to joust!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.Book band: Purple