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Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Trish has lost her travel ticket, and she needs to show it to the ticket inspector. Will she ever find it among all the other items she threw into her bag? This funny story was written by Alice Hemming.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Mechanic Cat and Rescue Rat are the BEST at fixing vehicles. That’s why they are called the Rescue Crew! Mechanic Cat and Rescue Rat are the BEST at fixing things. It doesn’t matter if it’s a broken bike, flat tyre or spluttering tractor engine – if something goes wrong, they’re the ones to call!But trouble is on the way! When their rescue truck gets STUCK on a much-needed lunch break, who will help them out?Can their friends club together to come to the rescue? A funny, fast-paced adventure from Suzy Senior, author of Octopants.

Mechanic Cat and Rescue Rat are the BEST at fixing vehicles. That’s why they are called the Rescue Crew! Mechanic Cat and Rescue Rat can fix ANYTHING – whether it's a scooter, a tractor or a bike, if something goes wrong, they’re the ones to call!Today, they’ve had a call from Penguin. Her plane has got stuck, but no one is sure where she landed … Penguin's phone died before she could give her location! Time for the crew to get hunting, with help from friends along the way.Full of friendship, fun and fixing! Perfect for fans of You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus, Wowzers! and Paw Patrol. A funny, fast-paced second adventure for the Rescue Crew from Suzy Senior.

Frank the pizza is desperate to live his best life. Can he find his way?Making friends isn't always easy, and all Frank the Pizza wants is someone to accept him for who he is. So when he gets invited to a birthday party, his parents worry and warn him to be careful … but Frank is already planning his outfit.At the party, no one seems to get his jokes and he ends up lonely in the corner – until he meets Frances. As the night goes on, these new friends become more daring and suddenly the party takes an unexpected turn. Were Frank's parents right? Is life dangerous when you're delicious?

Hold onto your toppings this Christmas… Frank the Pizza is back for a brand-new adventure! Frank is SO excited for Christmas. All the family are coming over, from Uncle Romano to Grandma Texas BBQ, the house will be fully loaded this Christmas eve!And what’s more, Christmas is the only time of year when a friendly little pizza like Frank won’t be sliced, diced or pulled apart.Or so he thought…Will Frank ever be truly, deeply, deep-pan safe?

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.

Cilla Chinchilla's ice cream van has only one rule: your ice cream flavour MUST rhyme with your animal name. But when her customers start to misbehave, can Cilla avoid a meltdown?It's Rocky Road for Toad.Banana for Iguana.And Fig for Pig.But when Pig demands Rocky Road, the other customers start to complain too. Can Cilla stick to her strict rhyming rule? And will Pig EVER get his Rocky Road?A hilarious picture book from emerging talent Cara Matheson, brought to life with brilliantly bonkers illustrations from Mike Byrne.

With fun by the bag-load, if you love Wonky Donkey,Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop or I Need a NewBum, then you will love this book too!Bestselling author Emma Adams and smash-hit illustratorMike Byrne join forces for the very first time - and the resultsare hilarious!In the bathroom this morning, I looked in the loo,and guess what I saw - yes that's right, it's a poo!I couldn't believe it, I called for my mum,"There's a gift in our toilet that's made by a bum!"When a little boy finds a poo in his familyloo, he starts imagining who mighthave left it there. Was it ...a dragon? A unicorn? A dinosaur?!With every idea more exciting than the next, he can't wait tofind the culprit. But who could it be? The perfect book for all children who love to laugha great potty training book - showing children there's nothingto fear - EVERYONE does it  Review of Who Pooed In My Loo"Silly? Decidedly so, but also great fun, a timely reminderof the importance of bathroom hygiene" Red ReadingHub"sure to get plenty of giggles but also presents a nice opportunityto have some light-hearted conversation about potty training." Doingthe Mum Thing, Books to SupportPotty Training

With fun by the bag-load, this is the hilarious follow-uppicture book to Who Pooed in My Loo?In the kitchen this morning, I sat in my chairandpointed my little nose into the airI gave abig frown as I had a good sniffAnd said to my dad"Wowzers, what is that whiff?"When a little boy smells something unusual atbreakfast, he starts imagining who might have leftit there. Was it ...a dragon?A unicorn?A mermaid?A dinosaur?!With every idea more exciting than the next, he can't wait tofind the culprit. But who could it be? A hilarious book for all children who love to laugh.Includes loads of children's favourite animaland magical creatures, from mermaidsand crocodiles to the toothfairy, dragonsand SHARKS!Bestselling author Emma Adams and smash-hit illustrator MikeByrne join forces to serve up a super funny follow-up to WhoPooed in My LooPerfect for fans of The Wonky Donkey, Unicorn andthe Rainbow Poop and I Need a New BumA toilet training book with a difference - with brilliantly funnyillustrations that will capture every child's imagination anda story that will leave them giggling with glee

From bestselling author and illustrator duo, Emma Adamsand Mike Byrne, comes this laugh-out-loud picture book about oneespecially excitable unicorn!When a unicorn comes to visit on a grey and rainy day,a little child and their dad cannot believe their eyes.A UNICORN!IN THEIR HOME?WOW!But what do unicorns do for FUN? Play games? YES!Read books? OH, YES!Eat a tasty breakfast and some lunch, and maybe an extra snack?YES, YES and YES AGAIN! Full of mischief, this brilliantly fun picture book will leaveyou smiling for days! Riotous story by Emma Adams, author of Unicorns Don't LoveRainbows, Who Pooed in My Loo? and the Unicorn andthe Rainbow Poop seriesEngaging and lighthearted illustrations by Mike Byrne, illustratorof Unicorns Don't Love Sparkles, There's a Trollon My Toilet and Who Made That Smell? Shhh! Don't Tell!With a wonderful father-son relationship at its heart, and ahappily chaotic unicorn, this picture book is perfect for children- and grown-ups - who like to have FUN!

A sweetly spooky Halloween story about a little pumpkinwith big fears, by a best-selling picture book duo!The way every pumpkin is meant to behaveis fearless and feisty and spooky and brave.It's what every pumkpin is brought up to do . . . apart from the littlest pumpkin, named Boo.Boo does NOT like Halloween. She isn't spooky, she's small and sweet. And she does NOT like trick-or-treating. Why? Because she'safraid of the dark.So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried.All the noise, and scary costumes, and people runningaround in the dark... Boo does not like it one bit!But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boorealises that perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren't quite asscary as she thought.And is Boo ready to shine? You bet she is!Children will love this brilliantly fun picture book -especially those who find Halloween a little bit too spooky! A must-have Halloween gift! Fun and heartfelt story, with brightly-coloured illustrationsshowing all the fun and magic of halloween Created by award-winning author Michelle Robinson and bestsellingillustrator Mike Byrne

Great for any child who likes to stand out from the crowd,this is a unicorn picture book with a difference!Everyone's favourite unicorn is back, and he's got a lotto say!I do NOT love pink. Nope! No flowers or hearts.I'm not a big fan of bright unicorn farts.I really hate rainbows (I've said it before),but there are somethings I dislike EVEN MORE...Unicorn likes a lot to things. The only problem is that the thingshe likes aren't exactly the same as everyone else.Sparkles? He HATES them!Balloons? No, thanks!Cake? Yak!But soon it will be Unicorn's birthday, and - oh no! Thatmeans ALL of the things Unicorn hates will be smushed togetherand squeezed into the same day.This is a DISASTER!What on earth is Unicorn going to do? The brilliant stand-alone follow-up to the bestselling UnicornsDon't Love RainbowsBestselling author Lucy Rowland joins forces with star illustratorMike Byrne for this laugh-out-loud picture book with brightillustrations full of personalityWith themes of understanding, empathy and kindness, this picturebook will resonate with children and adults alikePerfect for children who love unicorns... and perfect for childrenwho don't, this really is a unicorn book with a difference!

A laugh-out-loud, bright and bold picture book full ofunicorns in the most unusual places...This book is full of unicorns of every shape and size.They're cheeky... sneaky... fabulous!You won't believe your eyes.Did you know that unicorns are real? They're all around us but our world's so busy we can hardly seethem... But I bet you can spot them if you look closely enough!Dive into the colourful pages of this picture book and see unicornsdo the most fantastic and hilarious things. Spot them jumpingon the rides at the funfair, sneaking around creepy castles andeven zooming around in space! A series from much-loved author, Gareth Peter and superstar illustrator,Mike ByrneFilled with lively and fun text for the whole family to enjoyPerfect for fans of The Unicorn Who Came to Breakfastand There's No Such Thing as Unicorns

A roarsome picture book about one family's visit froman excitable DINOSAUR!When an unexpected guest arrives at their door one ordinary day,a little girl and her mum are in for a real surprise!But what do dinosaurs do for FUN?Dive into an avalanche of bubbles? YES.Dance in the sunshine with the butterflies? OF COURSE.Give one girl the BEST day ever? ABSOLUTELY!Full of mischief and fun, this laugh-out-loud picturebook is set to become your new favourite. A joyful rhyming text by Rachael DavisRachael's debut picture book, I am NOT a Prince!, wasshortlisted for a Waterstones Book Prize in 2023 Bright and bold illustrations by Mike ByrneMike is the bestselling illustrator of Who Pooed In My Loo?and The Unicorn Who Came to Breakfast

A sparkling picture book about one girl's unforgettablefirst day of school with a UNICORN!The first day of school can be worrying.But it's hard to feel scared when a unicorn is your new classmate!And what do unicorns do for FUN? Start a conga dance through school?YES. Chomp up everyone's food at lunchtime? OOPS . . . YES!Make everyone have the BEST first day ever? OBVIOUSLY! A mischievous, funny text by award-winning author Lucy RowlandSuper fun and brilliantly bright illustrations by bestsellingcreator Mike Byrne, the illustrator behind The Pumpkin Who WasAfraid of the Dark, The Unicorn Who Came to Breakfastand many moreThe perfect picture book to have children giggling away and calmtheir nerves before their first day at school

A laugh-out-loud picture book about one family's surprisevisit from an excitable BUNNY!When a cheerful bunny comes to visit on a delightful sunny day,a little child and their grandad cannot believe their eyes.A BUNNY RABBIT, AT THEIR DOOR?!So, what do bunnies LOVE doing?Is it hopping as high as they can go? MAYBE.Or going on an egg hunt? QUITE POSSIBLY!Or maybe eating a yummy breakfast, lunch and a sweet treat ortwo? ABSOLUTELY!Full of chaos and silliness, this brilliantly fun picturebook is perfect for children who love to laugh! Energetic and super fun, Rachael Davis' rhyming text is a joyfuldelightRachael's debut picture book, I am NOT a Prince!, wasshortlisted for a Waterstones Book Prize in 2023 Bright, striking illustrations by Mike ByrneMike is the bestselling illustrator of Who Pooed In My Loo?and Unicorns Don't Love Rainbows

A laugh-out-loud picture book full of elves, perfectfor bedtime reading!This book is full of Christmas Elves - that cheery littlecrewWho bake and make and roll and wrap elf-tastic gifts for you!But when the Christmas rush is done, do you know where they'refound?Elves are everywhere - oh yes - right there in the park,building sandcastle on the beach and even causing chaos at thelibrary! Can you spot any near you?Explore this bright and bold picture book and see elvesrunning around all year long causing mischief. A fantastic beginning to a series from picture book superstars,Gareth Peter and Mike ByrneFilled with lively and fun text that's sure to be fun for thewhole familyPacked with bold and bright illustrations from superstar illustratorMike ByrnePerfect for fans of THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS ELVES and TWENTYELVES AT BEDTIME

A super-fun picture book filled with adorable bunnies on crazyadventures!This book is full of BUNNIES Bouncing here... and there... and there! The grown-ups never notice them, But we are all aware.Jump into this picture book filled with bouncing bunnies and theirwild adventures. Join them as they cause chaos in the toy store,zoom along at the skate park and splash down a waterslide! A brilliantly fun rhyming text from picture book superstar GarethPeter that's jam-packed with humourFilled with hilarious illustrations from Mike Byrne of bunniesin the most unexpected of places, there's so much to spotIf you like this, check out This Book is Full of Unicorns,This Book is Full of Elves and This Book is Full of Poop!

A laugh-out-loud picture book jam-packed with animalbutts!This book is full of bums, bums, BUMS!You heard me – LOTS OF BOTTS.So come along and sneak a peek . . .(there's even some with spots.)Head out on a bottom spotting adventure to find bottoms of allshapes and sizes. From dinosaurs splashing in muddypuddles, disco-dancing sheep, and unicornsin running races, there's so much fun for bums tohave! Superstar picture book duo Gareth Peter and Mike Byrne returnfor another hilarious storyThe super-silly rhyming story will have you and your little onegiggling as you read alongPacked with bright and bold illustrations from Mike Byrne, there'sso much to spot on every pageIf you liked this, you'll love This Book is Full of Poop

A super silly picture book filled with poops and plops! This book is full of POOP!It's true - those whiffy mounds of brown,those plops and splats and perfect patsleft gleaming round the town.A SUPER-DUPER-POOP-ATHON is waiting just for you!Poop is EVERYWHERE. It's on the street, at the zoo, and even inthe sea. So next time you're out walking make sure to check underyour feet!This bright and bold picture book is your DUNG DIRECTORYof stinky poop! A poop-tastic romp from picture book superstars, Gareth Peterand Mike ByrneFilled with dinosaurs, unicorns, penguins and more, this cheekystory is packed with fabulous charactersMike Byrne's illustrations of stinky poop will have the wholefamily howling with laughterPerfect for fans of I NEED A NEW BUM and WHO DIDTHIS POO? If you enjoyed this, why not check out THIS BOOK IS FULLOF ELVES and THIS BOOK IS FULL OF UNICORNS

A sweetly spooky Halloween story about a little pumpkinwith big fears, by a best-selling picture book duo!The way every pumpkin is meant to behaveis fearless and feisty and spooky and brave.It's what every pumkpin is brought up to do . . . apart from the littlest pumpkin, named Boo.Boo does NOT like Halloween. She isn't spooky, she's small and sweet. And she does NOT like trick-or-treating. Why? Because she'safraid of the dark.So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried.All the noise, and scary costumes, and people runningaround in the dark... Boo does not like it one bit!But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boorealises that perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren't quite asscary as she thought.And is Boo ready to shine? You bet she is!Children will love this brilliantly fun picture book -especially those who find Halloween a little bit too spooky! A must-have Halloween gift! Fun and heartfelt story, with brightly-coloured illustrationsshowing all the fun and magic of halloween Created by award-winning author Michelle Robinson and bestsellingillustrator Mike Byrne

A super silly (and smelly) Christmas picture book!"At each house he went to,his bum made a loud PARP,And all of the familieswoke up with a start!"Father Christmas is making a stink! At every house he visits,he leaves more than just presents . . .But when the sleigh breaks down and the reindeer revolt (it isquite smelly you know), he must find a way to deliver theremaining presents to all the waiting children.Will he be able to save Christmas? (And earnhimself a new nickname while he's at it . . . ?) With bouncy, laugh-out-loud text by the fantastic Sarah ReidMike Byrne's vibrant and hilarious illustrations will have thewhole family laughing alongThe shiny foiled cover and fun story make this the perfect ChristmasgiftIf you loved this, check out The Twelve Bums of Christmasand Has Santa Been?

Toddlers learning to identify numbers will love this charming and funny book, while music-savvy parents will enjoy the artistic representation of some of their favorite song titles from some of their favorite musical artists.The book includes the following song titles:ONE Fine Day (The Chiffons)It Takes TWO (Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock)THREE Little Birds (Bob Marley)FOUR Strong Winds (Neil Young)High FIVE (Beck)SIX Weeks (James Morrison)SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Queen)EIGHT Days a Week (The Beatles)Love Potion No. 9 (The Clovers)TEN Feet Tall (Various)A follow-up to Running Press Kids's SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: COLORS IN MUSIC, this will be an ideal gift for the music-loving kid or family.

Preschoolers learning to identify colors will love this whimsical book, while music-savvy parents will love the artistic representation of some of their favorite song titles, including Little RED Corvette, BLUE Suede Shoes, and PINK Moon, just to name a few.

Count down from ten with the cheeky aliens and do your 'sums with bums' in Ten Green Bottoms – a hilarious storybook for preschoolers, which is a twist on the classic nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles. Join the green-bottomed aliens and their ‘wind-powered' rocket as they cause all kinds of mischief on Earth. Packed full of silly humour and with lots to spot in busy scenes, this riotous rhyming story by Barry Timms and Mike Byrne is perfect for reading aloud and sharing.With a surprise gatefold ending, a number line to count up to ten and back down again plus a page of simple adding up, first maths skills have never been so much fun!

Count down from 10 with the cheeky red-bottomed dragons and do your 'sums with bums'! Ten Red Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a fiery twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.Inside the castle, a gang of mischievous little dragons are learning to breathe fire, fly, and chomp their way into all sorts of trouble. With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for bedtime giggles and storytime fun.Learn & play!A number line to count up to 10 and back down againA page of simple adding up for early maths skillsBold, playful illustrations to keep little readers engagedWritten by Barry Timms and illustrated by Mike Byrne, Ten Red Bottoms is a must-have for toddlers and preschoolers who love silly stories and counting fun! For more Sums with Bums check out Ten Green Bottoms!