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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Tim really wants to play outside in the rain but Dad just won't wake up! What shall he do?Pink A/Band 1A offers emergent readers very simple, highly predictable texts and provides direct support through illustrations.The focus sounds in this book are: /s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n/ /m/ /d/Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun “I Spy” Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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 15 fluency levels aimed at children in Years 2-4. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 15 books have a word count of 7200 words with an expected reading rate of 150 words per minute.Journey through the icy tundra, sun-soaked deserts, lush rainforests, and vibrant grasslands in this captivating exploration of nature! Each chapter combines facts, information and poems as it introduces fascinating animals and plants and reveals their unique adaptations and the vital roles they play in their habitats.

2025 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner (K – 2nd Grade)How can you turn a day filled with normal things like breakfast and chores into an unforgettable adventure? Use your IMAGINATION! Little Helper, Big Imagination, by Really Very Crunchy mom and author Emily Morrow, is a unique picture book perfect for kids and grownups looking to transform an ordinary day into something playful and fun.Any task can be turned into an opportunity for fun if you’re ready to use your imagination.Little Helper, Big Imagination:Is the perfect read-aloud for parents and children setting goals for family chores and a springboard for discussion on how to make at-home responsibilities more funA fun read for children ages 4-8 that encourages independent play and imaginationPresents the concept of imaginative play and ways to utilize that all-important skill in your familyFeatures a note from Emily on how to incorporate more imaginative play in your own family and during at-home chores like cleaning up and even feeding the family pet

Follow a tiny raindrop as it brings the world to life in this beautiful water cycle story with gentle, rhyming text to read aloud.The raindrop flows through rivers, lakes and streams – all the way to the ocean. It then rises back into the atmosphere as steam, cooling into clouds and falling all over again. A magical cycle that keeps us all alive, and allows our planet to thrive.See how life-sustaining water falls as rain, surges in tropical storms and flurries in snow storms in this enlightening story that includes:   A full explanation of the water cycle, put in simple and gentle terms for even the youngest readers to understand Engaging, informative poetry flowing over the pages Stunning illustrations bringing this incredible water story to rippling, flowing life A beautiful fold-out ending scene, celebrating water, life and even muddy puddles! Additional non-fiction information about the water cycle at the back Learn all about the crucial role water plays in the cycle of life in this charming tale that unlocks the workings of the natural world for readers of every age. Lyrically authored by Aimee Gallagher and brought to life with timeless charm by Sally Garland, It Starts With a Raindrop is a tale bursting with life that can be enjoyed over and over again, just like the tiny raindrop on its journey through our world.

Mouse has built a lovely new house. But as he stands outside to survey his handiwork, he notices one window is a little crooked. His friend Bear offers to straighten it. Except, in the process...he pulls it off the wall. Fortunately, Squirrel passes by and offers to fix it. Except, in the process...he breaks the pipework and causes a flood. And so it goes on until Mouse's house completely collapses under the weight of all this help. Mouse's house is ruined! What will he do now?

Mouse has built a lovely new house. But as he stands outside to survey his handiwork, he notices one window is a little crooked. His friend Bear offers to straighten it. Except, in the process...he pulls it off the wall. Fortunately, Squirrel passes by and offers to fix it. Except, in the process...he breaks the pipework and causes a flood. And so it goes on until Mouse's house completely collapses under the weight of all this help. Mouse's house is ruined! What will he do now?

In You Are Extraordinary, Craig and Samantha Johnson use fun rhymes and colorful pictures to celebrate kids who have unique challenges and gifts. Every page in this book focuses on a different ability or diverse circumstance, such as autism, different ethnicities, unique sizes and body types, physical limitations, cancer, adoptions, and more. You Are Extraordinary is an inspiring reminder to treat others with kindness and live out the truth that you are loved! And a letter to parents at the beginning of the book will encourage parents and caregivers and remind them that they're not alone.As the parents of a child with special needs, Craig and Samantha Johnson understand that kids who are a bit different from others sometimes need extra reassurance that God has an amazing purpose for them—not just despite their differences but because of them! The authors are the founders of Champions Club, an international ministry of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, for kids, teens, and adults with special needs. Joel Osteen, the senior pastor of Lakewood, is one of the many well-known supporters of Champions Clubs around the country.With its fun and uplifting message, You Are Extraordinary reminds children and adults alike that the world is a beautiful place when we treat everyone as the exceptional people they are!

Mama, Sing My Song is a beautiful children's book about God's big love, giving families affirming words to shower on their kids, revealing the bright joy, deep care, and unending love they have in their hearts. Amanda Seibert, founder of Mama Sing My Song, the popular company that creates personalized songs for parents to gift to their children, knows that the words we speak over our little ones can shape them for years to come.When we look at our children, we see those one-in-a-million grins, their crinkled noses, and sweet eyes looking back at us, which soften our hearts. God designed those babies uniquely, and Mama, Sing My Song is a celebration of all that is lovely and true about your child. Let your little ones know they are safe, loved, and cherished in your family.This affirming picture book for 4- to 8-year-oldscelebrates the love between parent and child;encourages kids to embrace God's love for them;provides kids the security and love they're seeking; andhighlights all that is good in our little ones.With snuggly illustrations of animal families, Mama, Sing My Songfeatures unique presentation pages to write your little one's name, plus space to journal special messages and a prayer for your child;includes a free downloadable song;is a great gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, Christmas, and birthdays; andhas a beautifully designed cover, perfect for displaying in a nursery or in a gift basket.Hold your little ones a little closer as you share this timeless, heartfelt love note with them.

Immerse your little one in the events of the first Christmas night with this sweet, festive board book.In this holiday adventure, a young child imagines what it would have been like to be present when Jesus was born. If he had been a lamb, he would have kept Christ warm. If he had been an angel, he would have announced Jesus' birth. And if he had been a shining star, he would have eagerly led the way to the newborn babe. Little ones will be swept up in the infectious joy of the narrator as they experience the first Christmas night from a whole host of perspectives. Charmingly illustrated, this book is a great way to introduce children to the incredible story of Christmas.

An ABC picture book for modern homesteadersA is for attic and armfuls of aprons our aunties once made. B is for baking the batter for buttermilk biscuits. Yum!Children are an essential part of any homestead. From canning creamed corn and cucumbers to scattering seeds in the soil, explore a fun modern-day homesteading activity for every letter of the alphabet, just for young homesteaders. With alliterative text by Carloyn Bennett Fraiser and sweet illustrations by Sally Garland, M Is for Mason Jar is a mix of nostalgia and modernism. Whether in the country or the city, the time-honored practices of the homestead will encourage kids to be more self-reliant and to be thankful for the bounty of the earth and the work of their hands. Includes one page of backmatter to help kids get involved in homesteading activities.

From beloved Marianne Richmond, who has touched the lives of more than nine million readers for nearly three decades, THE WORLD IS AWAITING YOU celebrates the excitement of a new beginning and how—through hands, mind, heart, or voice—your uniqueness is your chance to be a difference-maker in personal, purposeful, and far-reaching ways!Let’s celebrate YOU and all the possibilities on the horizon!Today is your bright beginning,to think and feel and do.Make your own mark. Believe in your spark.The world is awaiting you!

Discover all the different food you can find in the supermarket in this bright and colourful lift-the-flap children's board book. Perfect for reading aloud and developing early word recognition. Collect all the books in the First Days Out series.

Enjoy a fun day out at the pool in this bright and colourful lift-the-flap children's board book. Perfect for reading aloud and developing early word recognition.

Discover the joy of being outside in the park in this bright and colourful lift-the-flap children's board book. Perfect for reading aloud and developing early word recognition. Collect all the books in the Little Days Out series.