Mario Coelho – illustratör

In The Canterville Ghost, an American family move to an old house in England, Canterville Chase. The resident ghost of Canterville Chase, Sir Simon de Canterville, doesn't want to share his home and haunts the house to scare the family away. Unfortunately for the ghost, the Otis family are not easily frightened. Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been sensitively adapted by top children's authors to ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all your junior readers and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

All the scientific evidence says reading for pleasure boosts academic achievement far more than any other factor. Yet enjoyment of reading is on the decline, and teachers everywhere speak of a stressful struggle trying to engage their learners with the idea. After all......how can you teach 'reading for pleasure'?This book holds proof that the answer lies in a teaching method with around 40,000 years of success: Storytelling.This is a book unlike any other. Part illustrated story anthology, part educator's handbook on storytelling, part lesson scheme, it's designed to help you swiftly and easily enthral your learners - with wondrous tales that will inspire them to seek the joys of books. Within these pages you'll find...9 short stories to read aloud and quickly captivate your learners18 lesson plans to cultivate enthusiasm for reading (NB: not comprehension lessons in disguise)top tips for 'reading like a storyteller' - so you can engage your learners, even if you fear performingWritten by a traditional storyteller who's performed for hundreds of thousands of children worldwide, alongside one of Cambridgeshire's most experienced teacher trainers, here are the tools to help your learners shift from reluctant readers......to recreational readers.

Whoever called Lion The REAL King of the Jungle clearly hadn't met Tenduay the Leopard. Tenduay's appetite is ten times that of Lion's, and may destroy the entire jungle...Farmer Rob arrives in the village of Mumby to find all the villagers hiding from a vicious creature. Will Grandma's advice help him save the day, or will he end up inside the belly of a Boggart?Find out inside this collection of two fun and enthralling short stories!Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations.Teachers, tutors, and homeschoolers should look out for the accompanying Educator Edition with bonus learning resources.

Cauld Johnnie is a ruthless ghoul, appearing as a skeleton with glowing blue eyes to scare away anyone who comes near. But has he met his match with the new laddie in town?A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true. But when her jealous sisters take revenge by sending her children away as Basket Babies, everyone is surprised by the results...Enjoy the hilarous wackiness that follows in this collection of two fun and enthralling short stories! For independent readers aged 7+ or reading aloud to ages 4+.Chip Colquhoun and Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world retold to inspire you.

Through the Forest, where leafy trees rattle and rustle with every breeze, a whole host of fairytale characters are waiting to surprise you. How many will you recognise?Sir Fulladred knows he is weak, silly, and fearful. So when he learns that he only needs to eat the heart of the tiny Yu Dragon to become strong, clever, and brave, what could possibly go wrong?Find out in this collection of two short stories full of woodland wackiness!Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 6+. Each features beautifully detailed illustrations.

Urashima Taro's kindness towards the creatures of the sea is rewarded with a trip to the Underwater Kingdom - but will he be able to return home when he needs to?Best friends Drip, Drop, and Plop hope to always be together. But they are also... water droplets! And when they fall from their cloud, will they ever see each other again?Find out in this collection of two enthralling short stories, each as fun as a flume ride! (But you'll stay much more dry...)Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 6+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations.

Muddled Jack needs to work to help Mum afford food. But although he does a brilliant job at a local farm, will he be too muddled to bring his payment home?A Beautiful Girl is upset by something that almost certainly won't happen, so her Handsome Young Man says he won't marry her anymore - unless he can find Three Sillies. Is the wedding doomed?Find out in this collection of two happily hilarious short stories!Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 6+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations.

Young woodcutter Saul believes his dreams are telling him to rescue the princess. But can he survive an adventure that will lead him to a Mountain Inside a Molehill?Mother Hen notices that one half of her naughtiest chick has completely disappeared. But now he’s a Little Half Chick, will he be convinced to do as he’s told?Find out in this collection of two unbelievably brilliant short stories!Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations from Winnie the Witch's Korky Paul and friends.

Young Naichin flees a horrid rich man by running into the forest, only to find himself getting used as a Big Man Drum by a gang of gorillas? Will he ever enjoy a peaceful life?Spider Anansi is desperate to Tell Stories, but African god Nyambe won’t allow it unless Anansi beats three challenges. But how can a spider catch wasps, a snake, and a leopard?!Find out in this collection of two short stories that are witty and wise!Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations from Winnie the Witch's Korky Paul and friends.

When the youngest mermaid meets a landboy, she is ready to swap her tail for legs to be with him. But can she also cope with the pain of being The Dancing Mermaid?The German town of Hamelin asks a Spooky Strummer to rid them of rats – but what happens when they forget to pay him?Most importantly, do stories need happy endings to be hilarious and fun? Find out in this collection of two popular fairy tales dipped in Chip & Korky's storytelling magic! For new & experienced independent readers aged 7+ or reading aloud to ages 4+.Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. With illustrations from Winnie the Witch's Korky Paul and friends.

King Leopold is kind but wacky, and has an obsession with displaying his rules on signs. Can two thieves get the better of him by pretending to be painters of New Signs?Sun is delighted: Moon has agreed to marry him! All he needs to do is find clothes which are Fit for the Moon – and that’s easy enough... right?Discover the hilarious answers in this collection of two beautifully barmy short stories...Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations.

Young Elsie is always getting distracted, forcing her family to shout “Come On, Little Camel!” But while she’s carrying some very important gifts through the desert, those distractions lead her into real danger...Lola and her pet donkey Don Pedro had been chosen to lead the Christmas Eve procession for their village. But after an argument with her mother, Lola is left at home crying over The Forbidden Christmas while Don Pedro heads off alone...Can the magic of Christmas dry Elsie and Lola’s tears? Find out in this collection of two crackingly Christmassy short stories...Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations.

A fox took a stroll in a wood one day, when a tiger leapt out in the fox's way. Will the fox end up in the tiger's centre? Or can he escape the Tiger's Terror?Mr Chen doesn't want anythingon the table that shouldn't be there. But are his carpentry skills enough to make sure there are No Tigers On The Table?Discover the surprising – but hilarious – answers in this collection of two sharp-witted short stories!Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations.

A classroom-ready teaching resource for improving the motivation, inspiration, stamina, and quality of children's writing. With tips for reading aloud, engaging stories, and structured lesson plans, all research-backed and proven to inspire a love of literacy. Illustrated by Korky Paul and Mario Coelho.

WARNING: These are not safe, cosy stories.Inside this book you'll find:a skeleton whose job is to scare people – and he's good at ita spider trying to trick a godheroes making very bad decisionsendings that aren't always happyat least one story that risks making you snort-laughSome of these tales are funny. Some are creepy. Many are surprising. All are impossible to forget.So if you like stories with teeth, tricks, danger, and just a tiny bit of chaos......read this book.But don't say we didn't warn you...With trickster spiders, wicked ghouls, pirates, princesses, and unexpected heroes, this thrilling collection of folk tales from around the world mixes humour, suspense, adventure, and warmth to take you on unforgettable journeys.Carefully chosen for both solo reading and sharing aloud, the stories balance snort-out-loud moments with deeper themes of courage, cooperation, and cleverness.Featuring striking illustrations by Korky Paul and friends, this is an ideal introduction to the richness of traditional storytelling.

WARNING: These are not safe, cosy stories.Inside this book you'll find:a skeleton whose job is to scare people – and he's good at ita spider trying to trick a godheroes making very bad decisionsendings that aren't always happyat least one story that risks making you snort-laughSome of these tales are funny. Some are creepy. Many are surprising. All are impossible to forget.So if you like stories with teeth, tricks, danger, and just a tiny bit of chaos......read this book.But don't say we didn't warn you...With trickster spiders, wicked ghouls, pirates, princesses, and unexpected heroes, this thrilling collection of folk tales from around the world mixes humour, suspense, adventure, and warmth to take you on unforgettable journeys.Carefully chosen for both solo reading and sharing aloud, the stories balance snort-out-loud moments with deeper themes of courage, cooperation, and cleverness.Featuring striking illustrations by Korky Paul and friends, this is an ideal introduction to the richness of traditional storytelling.

Christmas with claws... Get set for some festive folk tales from around the world, retold with bite: often hilarious, occasionally spooky, always fun. Perfect for readers aged 7–11 who like their Christmas with a little less carol, a lot more mischief…