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This picture story follows Granny's race against the clock. It's two o'clock and Granny has just one hour to reach her destination. As the minutes tick by, the story shows Granny's increasingly imaginative modes of transport, from skateboard to jet pack, before revealing why she is in such a hurry – it's her grandchild's birthday tea. Lilac/Band 0 – wordless books that tell stories or give information through pictures and are designed to develop understanding about how stories and information books work.Text type – FictionThe Reader Response page shows Granny's pictorial recount of the different transport she used, providing opportunities for speaking and listening.This story is paired with a non-fiction book on the same theme: My Party by Maoliosa Kelly.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

Bill longs for someone to talk to. Then one day the door to his room opens and…a giant bottom comes in! Legs, arms, chest follow as bit by bit, Bill's new giant friend appears. When his friend's last bit finally arrives and he is in one piece, they have plenty to talk about! Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Text type – A traditional story.A flow chart on pages 14 and 15 shows the different body parts that make up Bill's new friend, giving children the opportunity to recap and retell the story.Curriculum links – Science: ourselves, parts of the body.Talk, Talk, Talk is one of three Collins Big Cat books by Martin Waddell.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelBrave Tim agrees to look after Rosa’s pets. He isn't afraid of vultures or wolfhounds, or even giant rabbits. But he isn't so sure about the gorilla, gargling in the kitchen! A comic story with a familiar setting, from Margaret Mahy. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type – Story with a familiar setting.The reader response page consists of a story map to encourage children to retell the story in their own words.Curriculum links – Citizenship: Animals and us; Music: Animal magic, exploring descriptive sounds.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Engaging and fun, this poem is about the school day and is written by award-winning contemporary poet Wendy Cope. Engaging and fun, this poem is about the school day and is written by award-winning contemporary poet Wendy Cope.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languageOn pages 14–15, children can recap the different school activities featured in the poem using a story map.Text type: A poemCurriculum links: Citizenship: Personal, Social and Emotional Development

It’s Jack’s first day at Glendale School. He’s a star goalie, so why isn’t he happy when he’s asked to join the team? Themes of family and friendship are explored in this exciting tale of school football.Text type – A story with a familiar setting.The storyboard on pp 22-23 offers children the opportunity to recap and retell the story in their own words.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.What is fake news and why is it important? Learn about this modern phenomenon and how to sort the fact from the fiction.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Text type: An information bookIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Curriculum Links: PSHE

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.Oh no, Farmer Jon has accidentally spilled all but one churn of milk! It's now up to Mark and Fee to get the milk churn to the shop through the thick fog. Will they manage it? Who might help them on their way?

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. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Travel back in time and get ready to test your skills at Greek sports! From javelin and discus to sprinting and boxing, learn all about the games of Ancient Greece in this hilarious non-fiction book.

In Mythical Beasts and Fabulous Monsters a prince faces the man-eating Minotaur, a Viking challenges the hungry Kraken, an adventurer rises with the immense Roc and a boy quizzes the wise Phoenix.Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life.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.

Meet Otto, a boy from outer space, in Oh, Otto!. 'There is a new boy coming today and he comes from far, far away,' Miss Underwood tells Class Four. Are Charlie, Josh and Jo ready to meet Otto? TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.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.

Mr Flinch hates noise. His neighbours in Noisy Neighbours, a mechanic and a music teacher, can't help making a racket. Mr Flinch plots to get rid of them...TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.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.

In Stinky Street Franklin loves his home, all his friends live in Stanley Street. But his mum and dad decide they need a bigger house. What can Franklin do to stop his parents selling the house and moving away?TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.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.

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories- a hilarious and equally gory spin-off series delving intothe diaries of famous people of the past! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) andincredibly intriguing pages of Henry VIII's Secret Diary.First! Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's mosttyrannical kings, bringing you Henry VIII's thoughtson: the PlagueChristmashis wivesthe Frenchexecutionsthe Churchhis wives!Scotlandfeastshis wives!!hunting  Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow yourmind.  ABOUT THE SERIESHorrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introductionto important figures from history.Fully illustrated throughout and told from thecharacter's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary revealsthe (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during theevents that shaped their lives.Covering key moments in Henry's life and thehistory of the Tudor period, the Secret Diary ofHenry VIII reveals his: reaction to the death of his father, Henry VIIexperience at the field of the cloth of goldrelations with the Churchhopes for a sonthoughts on his enemies and his alliesright up to the end of his life in 1547.  Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in BritishHistory, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It’s time to delve into the totally true (sort of)and incredibly intriguing pages of Queen Victoria's Secret Diary.First! Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history’smost quirky queens, bringing you Victoria's thoughtson:• the Government! • incredible inventions! • Buckingham Palace! • the Empire!Horrible Histories’ Secret Diaries of the mostextraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blowyour mind._______________________________________________________________Horrible Histories’ Secret Diaries are the perfectintroduction to important figures from history. Fully illustratedthroughout and told from the character’s (sometimesdelusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quitelikely) inner workings of their minds during the events that shapedtheir lives.Covering key moments in Victoria’s lifeand the history of the Victorian era, the SecretDiary of Queen Victoria reveals her:• reaction to ascending the throne at 18• argumentswith Prince Albert • experience of the open sewersat Buckingham Palace• thoughts on her enemies and alliesEach diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in BritishHistory, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

Read William Shakespeare's best-loved plays like neverbefore – a perfect mix of comedy, tragedy, magic and romance,retold for younger readers.Terry Deary's Best Ever Shakespeare Tales tellsyou more than just what happens in everyone’s favouriteShakespeare plays – it tells you the stories behind them.From how the plays were originally staged to what Shakespearehimself might have thought of his work being taught in schools –there’s so much to find out.Discover more out about: A Midsummer Night’s DreamKing LearTwelfth NightThe TempestThe Merchant of VeniceRomeo and JulietJulius CaesarThe Taming of the ShrewMacbethHamlet  An engaging, easy-to-use and informative collection ofShakespeare's tales with humorous illustrations.

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incrediblyintriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary.Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most annihilatingkings, bringing you William the Conqueror'sthoughts on: the Normans!England!Matilda!the French!military!the Church!battles!Hastings!  Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow yourmind.Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introductionto important figures from history.Fully illustrated throughout and told from thecharacter's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary revealsthe (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during theevents that shaped their lives.Covering key moments in William's life and thehistory of the Middle Ages, the Secret Diary ofWilliam the Conqueror reveals his: ascension to the Duke of Normandyrelations with the Churchbattles with the Frenchmeeting of Matildafeuding familybattle of Hastings  … right up to the end of his life in 1087.Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal erain British History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture theimagination!

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) andincredibly intriguing pages of Boudica's Secret Diary.Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most powerfulwarriors, bringing you Boudica's thoughts on: the Romans!uprisings!marriage!Gaul!  Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow yourmind. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introductionto important figures from history. Fully illustratedthroughout and told from the character's (sometimesdelusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely)inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped theirlives.Covering key moments in Boudica's life and thehistory of the Roman Empire's rule in Britain,the Secret Diary of Boudica reveals her: reaction to becoming the warrior Queen of the Icenirelationship with her servant and friend, Marcusleadership of her Celtish tribebattles against the Roman Empire  Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in BritishHistory, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

Discover all the foul facts about the history of theScottish capital with history's most horrible headlines: Edinburghedition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto Auld Reekie. From why it's alright to spit on theHigh Street and whose pickled skin becamea sought-after souvenir to how the pupils of Edinburgh High Schoolgot away with murder. It's all in HorribleHistories: Edinburgh: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the history of theBard's hometown with history's most horrible headlines: Stratford-upon-Avonedition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the historical town of Shakespeare's birthplace. From why fleabitesturned fatal and what bloodybattles took place there to why localslob cheese in the river. It's all in HorribleHistories: Stratford-upon-Avon: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the city whose nameprobably translates to 'muddy-pool' with history's most horribleheadlines: Liverpool edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the historical town of Liverpool. From how the Vikingsbrought over the word 'scouse' towhich murderous king gave Liverpool its name, it'sall in Horrible Histories: Liverpool: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the city with Romanand Viking roots with history's most horrible headlines: York edition.The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the historical town of York. From ambling through the blood-soakedShambles to climbing to the pikes of Micklegate,where so many traitor's heads were displayed,it's all in Horrible Histories: York: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incrediblyintriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary.Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most annihilatingkings, bringing you William the Conqueror'sthoughts on: the Normans!England!Matilda!the French!military!the Church!battles!Hastings!  Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow yourmind.Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introductionto important figures from history.Fully illustrated throughout and told from thecharacter's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary revealsthe (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during theevents that shaped their lives.Covering key moments in William's life and thehistory of the Middle Ages, the Secret Diary ofWilliam the Conqueror reveals his: ascension to the Duke of Normandyrelations with the Churchbattles with the Frenchmeeting of Matildafeuding familybattle of Hastings  … right up to the end of his life in 1087.Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal erain British History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture theimagination!

Three original stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. Includes stories about scary monsters living under the bed, close encounters with rampaging ice beasts and escaping slimy swamp creatures. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

Pearl and Scout leave Aquatica in their new convertibubble to explore the ocean. What will they find?Leaving the underwater city of Aquatica, Pearl sets out to explore the ocean with her best friend Scout. Her new convertibubble is the perfect craft. But while helping a ship in trouble, the convertibubble is lost in a storm. Pearl must decide whether to follow the ship towards land or try to find her way home.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 7 to 8. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: 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. • 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 and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Shelby and Wade are staying with Gran in her lighthouse for the summer. They soon find out that Gran has an amazing secret - she comes from a city under the sea! Together, the three of them must go on an underwater adventure to thwart the plans of Captain Pincer, who is trying to steal treasure and destroy a shipwreck in Portside Bay.This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 7 to 8 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: 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. • 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 and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Gran, Wade and Shelby are suspicious when Captain Pincer and Sea Dog Dave suddenly start cleaning up litter on the beach. They don't usually care about helping other people! Then a mysterious monster - the Blobbermucky - appears and Pincer starts offering boat rides to view it ... Can Granphibian and the children work out where the monster has come from and what Pincer's connection is?This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: 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. • 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 and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Captain Pincer and Sea Dog Dave are up to no good ... again! They're on the hunt for the secret underwater city of Aquatica. The trouble is, they don't care how much damage they do along the way. Can Granphibian, Shelby and Wade stop them before they destroy the seabed? This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: 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. • 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 and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

In this book, Granphibian, Wade and Shelby go on a deep-sea adventure in their secret submarine! Can they rescue the dolphins from the dreadful drilling noise? Granphibian and the Diving Disaster is at Oxford Reading Level 8. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.