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In this story, Zara is in a rush to dress her snowman, while Mum and Dad are busy trying to dress Zara!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for the 4-5 year old beginner reader or those reading book band red.This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Jack is scared of the dark and while trying to get to sleep, he hears odd noises. It's a group of animals who have noticed he seems scared and want to show him why they think the night is the best part of the day. They take him outside on an adventure where he learns all about nocturnal animals and show him that the dark is nothing to be scared of.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing and how health is important. It also introduces science information about nocturnal animals. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Jack is scared of the dark and while trying to get to sleep, he hears odd noises. It's a group of animals who have noticed he seems scared and want to show him why they think the night is the best part of the day. They take him outside on an adventure where he learns all about nocturnal animals and show him that the dark is nothing to be scared of.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing and how health is important. It also introduces science information about nocturnal animals. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Nia's parents have to work in the holidays so they ask Gran to come and stay. Nia thinks summer won't be fun as surely Gran won't know how to make friendship bracelets or climb trees with her. But Nia's gran surprises her and, together, they discover that you're never too old or too young to have fun and learn new things.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at families and respecting others. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Nia's parents have to work in the holidays so they ask Gran to come and stay. Nia thinks summer won't be fun as surely Gran won't know how to make friendship bracelets or climb trees with her. But Nia's gran surprises her and, together, they discover that you're never too old or too young to have fun and learn new things.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at families and respecting others. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Leila and Maya were best friends. That is, until new girl Phoebe joins their class. Then Maya only wants to play with Phoebe and Leila feels very alone and left out. She remembers that her teacher told her about a friendship bench, somewhere to sit if you're feeling lonely and need a friend. Before long, she has lots more friends, including Leila and Maya.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at how to build positive friendships.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Leila and Maya were best friends. That is, until new girl Phoebe joins their class. Then Maya only wants to play with Phoebe and Leila feels very alone and left out. She remembers that her teacher told her about a friendship bench, somewhere to sit if you're feeling lonely and need a friend. Before long, she has lots more friends, including Leila and Maya.This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at how to build positive friendships.Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Yash's mum has just finished decorating his room and it's all clean and tidy. Yash promises his mum that he will keep it clean and tidy. But then Yash gets busy and forgets all about his room. Before long, it's full of bugs and bees and even foxes who decide to make it their home. Soon there's no room for Yash in his room! What will Yash do?This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing, in particular personal responsibilityNaomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Yash's mum has just finished decorating his room and it's all clean and tidy. Yash promises his mum that he will keep it clean and tidy. But then Yash gets busy and forgets all about his room. Before long, it's full of bugs and bees and even foxes who decide to make it their home. Soon there's no room for Yash in his room! What will Yash do?This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing, in particular personal responsibilityNaomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024