Kate McLelland – illustratör

'There's a hole in my bagpipes, wee Hamish, wee Hamish,There's a hole in my bagpipes, wee Hamish, a hole!Then stitch it wee Lachie, wee Lachie, wee Lachie, Then stitch it wee Lachie, wee Lachie, stitch it!With what shall I stitch it? wee Hamish, wee Hamish,With what shall I stitch it? wee Hamish, with what?'A surreal and hilarious Scottish twist on a much-loved rhyme. Wee Hamish tries to solve his bagpiping friend's difficulties with ever-more brilliantly bizarre solutions involving a hungry stag, prickly thistles, lumpy porridge, a dirty broadsword, a nervous red squirrel and a sleepy Highland cow.Kate McLelland, illustrator of best-selling picture book There was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie, brings a Highland castle and its cast of Scottish characters and animals to life in her bold and colourful style. This quirky and fun picture book, created in Scotland, is a unique adaptation of the classic rhyme There's a Hole in my Bucket. Children from Scotland and beyond will love to sing along!

Find out some strange and interesting facts about bats.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 fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

Who's that CHOMPING in the tree? Who's that ROARING in the jungle?Little lion is playing hide-and-seek, but can you find her and herNOISY friends? Use the simple clues on each page to guess whichof your favourite animals is hiding. Then, simply pull the tab toreveal a surprise pop-out peekaboo! With six creatures tomeet, this novelty book is sure to keep your little one entertainedand can be cherished by parent and child alike.A bold, innovative and collectable novelty seriesEnhances motor skills, pincer grip and visualrecognitionEncourages early speech and languageAlso available: Peek-a-Who: Cow

Who's that QUACKING in the tree? Who's that MOOING in the field?Little cow is playing hide-and-seek, but can you find him and hisfarmyard friends? Use the simple clues on each page to guess whichof your favourite animals is hiding. Then, simply pull the tabto reveal a surprise pop-out peekaboo! With six creaturesto meet, this novelty book is sure to keep your little one entertainedand can be cherished by parent and child alike.A bold, innovative and collectable novelty seriesEnhances motor skills, pincer grip and visualrecognitionEncourages early speech and languageAlso available: Peek-a-Who Lion

Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out Easter eggs!Each press-out Easter egg is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring twenty unique designs, the press-out pieces can be easily slotted together to create cheerful hanging ornaments to decorate Easter trees. These gorgeous eggs look elegant in white and gold, but even more glorious when you add colour. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Unicorns, Butterflies, Birds, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs.

Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out Christmas decorations!Each press-out design is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create bright and cheerful hanging ornaments. From beautiful baubles to shimmery snowflakes, these gorgeous festive decorations are perfect to hang on the Christmas tree and add sparkle to any setting. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Unicorns, Butterflies, Birds, Easter Eggs, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 18 covers GPCs ay, ou, ie, ea and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 2, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 19 covers GPCs oy, ir, ue, aw and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 2, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 20 covers GPCs wh, ph, ew, ow and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 2, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 21 covers GPCs au, ey, a-e, e-e and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 2, Week 4 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 22 reviews GPCs from Reception, Summer 2, Weeks 1–4 of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to apply their phonics learning from Week 5• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 23 covers GPCs i-e, o-e, u-e, c and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 2, Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They learning at home or in school.Book 1 covers GPCs s, a, t, p and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 2 covers GPCs i, n, m, d and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 3 covers GPCs g, o, c, k and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in Reception, Autumn 1, Week 4 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in Reception, Autumn 1, Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme • Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation • Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching • Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition • Developed by 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Children can use the pictures to check whether they were correct. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These Essential Blending Books are from Oxford University Press and can be used to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds.Book 6 covers GPCs j, v, w and x. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 2, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 7 covers GPCs y, z, zz, qu, ch and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 2, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 8 covers GPCs sh, th, ng, nk and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 2, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 9 covers GPCs ai, ee, igh, oa and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 2, Week 4 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 10 covers GPCs oo, ar, ur, oo, or and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Spring 1, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 11 covers GPCs ow, oi, ear, air and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Spring 1, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 12 covers GPCs ure, er, ow and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Spring 1, Week 4 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school..Book 13 covers CVCC words and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 1, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 14 covers CCVC words and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 1, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 15 covers CCVCC words and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 2, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Fully aligned to the Department for Education validated ELS programme• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.

Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). They help children practise blending sounds together to make words, using pictures to check their answers. Perfect for supporting phonics learning at home or in school.Book 16 covers CCCVC words and allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 1, Week 4 of Essential Letters and Sounds.• Ideal for early reading practice and phonics consolidation• Supports systematic synthetic phonics teaching• Engaging illustrations to aid word recognition• Developed by Oxford University PressEssential 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.