Mariano Epelbaum – illustratör

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWonderful storyteller Ursula Jones tells the story of the Nutcracker, and his noble attempt to defeat the evil Mouse King and his army. Marie will never forget the Christmas the Nutcracker arrives, but can he live up to her expectations?Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legendsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 7 books have a word count of 4800 words with an expected reading rate of 100 words per minute.It’s Twiggy’s first firework night, and Rafferty has warned her about the loud bangs and flashes of light from the neighbouring farm. Rather than stay indoors, Twiggy decides to venture outside but her bark is stolen by the fireworks! Leaving their humans behind, Twiggy and Rafferty embark on an adventure to get Twiggy's bark back…

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.

The Fresh Start Readers support the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme and are designed for independent reading in class or at home, after students have finished the Modules. The books are aligned to the phonic progression of the Modules to ensure students are confident in reading them independently and that they experience success. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 15 and Module 16.In The Cake Contest Calamity, Zane enters a baking contest that goes badly wrong. Then decide for yourself what's healthy in Is This Really Good For You?Each book contains two high-interest fiction or non-fiction texts on topics that will appeal to older readers. There is a variety of genres across the series, including stories, graphic texts, narrative non-fiction and quizzes - so there's something for everyone.The books have a grown-up look and feel that resembles the books their peers are reading. They contain appealing, age-appropriate black and white or two-colour illustrations, and full-colour photos. Crucially, they feel manageable for struggling readers, avoiding large blocks of text and including short chapters and feature words. Independent reading is supported by a page before each text containing the Green Words, Red Words and Challenge Words they will come across in the text.

The Fresh Start Readers support the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme and are designed for independent reading in class or at home, after students have finished the Modules. The books are aligned to the phonic progression of the Modules to ensure students are confident in reading them independently and that they experience success. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 15 and Module 16.In The Cake Contest Calamity, Zane enters a baking contest that goes badly wrong. Then decide for yourself what's healthy in Is This Really Good For You?Each book contains two high-interest fiction or non-fiction texts on topics that will appeal to older readers. There is a variety of genres across the series, including stories, graphic texts, narrative non-fiction and quizzes - so there's something for everyone.The books have a grown-up look and feel that resembles the books their peers are reading. They contain appealing, age-appropriate black and white or two-colour illustrations, and full-colour photos. Crucially, they feel manageable for struggling readers, avoiding large blocks of text and including short chapters and feature words. Independent reading is supported by a page before each text containing the Green Words, Red Words and Challenge Words they will come across in the text.

Could you become a fossil one day? Let's find out! From ancient bones to petrified trees, fossils are time capsules that tell the story of Earth's distant past. This fascinating book takes readers on a journey through the science of fossil formation, the thrill of discovery, and the big ideas fossils reveal about our planet's history. This KS2 reading book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: • Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions• Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently• Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary, strengthen their comprehension skills, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

Zombies discover tips for staying active in this hilarious picture book!Never run away from a zombie… Why? Because they could use the exercise too! Instead, teach them some healthy activities to stay lean and not-so mean. For instance, zombies should stretch before exercising, so they don’t tear anything (like their rotted skin). Or a dance party can really get the blood pumping (even when it’s ice-cold blood). With gross-out illustrations and funny rhymes, pre-readers and early readers alike are sure to be scared silly... and to pick up some healthy exercise/fitness habits along the way!Other Books in the Care and Keeping of Zombies series:Zombies Shouldn’t Brush Their Teeth with RocksZombies Shouldn’t Eat Brains for BreakfastZombies Shouldn’t Sleep in the Mud

Zombies struggle with healthy hygiene habits in this laugh-out-loud picture book!You probably shouldn’t brush your teeth with rocks, right? Well, try telling that to a zombie! Seriously, it’s time to teach those undead slobs a thing or two about healthy hygiene. Like, maybe try a water bath instead of a mud bath. Or how about brushing those teeth after munching on brains? (Just a thought.) With oh-so ewww-y illustrations and laugh-out-loud rhymes, pre-readers and early readers alike are sure to be scared silly... and to pick up some healthy hygiene tips along the way.Other Books in the Care and Keeping of Zombies series:Zombies Shouldn’t Eat Brains for BreakfastZombies Shouldn’t Exercise After MidnightZombies Shouldn’t Sleep in the Mud

Brain-gobbling zombies discover healthy eating habits in this laugh-out-loud picture book!BRAINS… for breakfast?! Zombies have a thing or two to learn about healthy eating habits. Luckily, we humans are here to teach them, right? Like, maybe slurp down scrambled eggs instead of scrambled brains. Or get energized with fruit and veggies instead of taking that daily nap in the mud! With oh-so ew-y illustrations and laugh-out-loud rhymes, pre-readers and early readers alike are sure to be scared silly... and to pick up some healthy nutrition habits along the way!Other Books in the Care and Keeping of Zombies series:Zombies Shouldn’t Brush Their Teeth with RocksZombies Shouldn’t Exercise After MidnightZombies Shouldn’t Sleep in the Mud

Four friends investigate whether their favourite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Ameer, Rika, Tim and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favourite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop star is accused of lip-syncing, the four friends are split by the scandal. Is Self-Akeem truly a talent, or is the popular singer just a scam artist? The friends turn to a network of mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - for help solving this online mystery.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

A young boy investigates online claims of Bigfoot sightings in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Young sleuth Cliff Ringold is a fan of legendary cryptid creatures. When a local resort posts "evidence" of Bigfoot, he sets out to verify their far-fetched claims. Can Cliff trust what he sees on social media, or will he have to track down the real-life sasquatch for himself? Follow along as Cliff enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the truth.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

A young boy investigates an online claim about the lost city of Atlantis in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Nick Pendleton’s favourite online star, Griff Willis, is lighting up the internet. In a series of social media posts, the star claims to have discovered the lost city of Atlantis! Has the star actually located one of the world’s greatest mysteries, or are his claims another epic myth? Follow along as Nick enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the whole truth.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

A young girl uncovers the truth behind an online health fad in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Dalia Gopie is shorter than all her friends. Then she discovers that her favourite social media influencer is promoting a miracle fruit - one that guarantees to make anyone taller overnight! Is this online fad the real deal, or is the popular influencer selling a tall tale? With the help of other Cyber Sleuths - a network of mystery-solving kids - and legit online resources, Dalia uncovers the truth about this too-good-to-be-true product.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

Team up with Dar, who lived around 15,000 years ago in the late Stone Age. Find out what it takes to survive in prehistoric times as he teaches you how to: ● trap animals ● make fire ● build shelters ● hunt a mammoth Do you have the skills and guts to be a Stone-Age hunter?

Step inside the lord''s castle where Sir Gilbert is training to become a knight. Find out what it takes to survive and succeed in these times of chivalry and danger as he teaches you how to: ● joust in tournaments ● gallop into battle ● feast after victory ● survive a stint in a dungeon Do you have the skills and guts to be a medieval knight?

Meet Felix, captured in Gaul in 180 CE and taken to Rome to train as a gladiator. He''ll show you what it takes to survive these harsh, epic times as he introduces you to: ● gladiator school ● the Coliseum—the largest-ever amphitheater● battles against lions ● hand-to-hand combat in the arena Do you have the skills and guts to be a Roman gladiator?

Join Olaf the young Viking on a voyage of discovery around his world. Learn how to survive in those tough, adventurous times as he teaches you how to: ● train for battle ● choose your armor ● sail in a longship ● raid other lands Do you have the skills and guts to be a Viking warrior?

Step inside the lord''s castle where Sir Gilbert is training to become a knight. Find out what it takes to survive and succeed in these times of chivalry and danger as he teaches you how to: ● joust in tournaments ● gallop into battle ● feast after victory ● survive a stint in a dungeon Do you have the skills and guts to be a medieval knight?

Meet Felix, captured in Gaul in 180 CE and taken to Rome to train as a gladiator. He''ll show you what it takes to survive these harsh, epic times as he introduces you to: ● gladiator school ● the Coliseum—the largest-ever amphitheater● battles against lions ● hand-to-hand combat in the arena Do you have the skills and guts to be a Roman gladiator?

Team up with Dar, who lived around 15,000 years ago in the late Stone Age. Find out what it takes to survive in prehistoric times as he teaches you how to: ● trap animals ● make fire ● build shelters ● hunt a mammoth Do you have the skills and guts to be a Stone-Age hunter?

Join Olaf the young Viking on a voyage of discovery around his world. Learn how to survive in those tough, adventurous times as he teaches you how to: ● train for battle ● choose your armor ● sail in a longship ● raid other lands Do you have the skills and guts to be a Viking warrior?