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Putting on a Show allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Autumn 2, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds. These readers complement existing Oxford University Press decodable books and can be used alongside them to strengthen phonics teaching and reading confidence.Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education.Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) is a Department for Education validated synthetic phonics programme, developed by the Knowledge Schools Trust English Hub to help children learn to read quickly and confidently.Structured around daily lessons and matched to the progression of the original Letters and Sounds framework, ELS provides a clear, systematic approach to phonics. Each stage is supported by engaging decodable books, interactive resources, and practical guidance for parents and teachers.Used in classrooms across the UK, ELS is designed to build fluent readers, confident speakers, and willing writers. Affordable, flexible, and easy to implement, it works seamlessly with existing resources while offering everything needed to support children's literacy journey both at school and at home.

The Brightest Star allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Autumn 2, Week 5 of Essential Letters and Sounds.Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. These readers complement your existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press and can be used alongside them to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds.Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) is a Department for Education validated synthetic phonics programme, developed by the Knowledge Schools Trust English Hub to help children learn to read quickly and confidently.Structured around daily lessons and matched to the progression of the original Letters and Sounds framework, ELS provides a clear, systematic approach to phonics. Each stage is supported by engaging decodable books, interactive resources, and practical guidance for parents and teachers.Used in classrooms across the UK, ELS is designed to build fluent readers, confident speakers, and willing writers. Affordable, flexible, and easy to implement, it works seamlessly with existing resources while offering everything needed to support children's literacy journey both at school and at home.

Ren and the Special Bowl allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Summer 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. These readers complement your existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press and can be used alongside them to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. resources, and practical guidance for parents and teachers.Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) is a Department for Education validated synthetic phonics programme, developed by the Knowledge Schools Trust English Hub to help children learn to read quickly and confidently.Used in classrooms across the UK, ELS is designed to build fluent readers, confident speakers, and willing writers. Affordable, flexible, and easy to implement, it works seamlessly with existing resources while offering everything needed to support children's literacy journey both at school and at home.

Welcome to Magical Unicorn Academy, where young readers can learn their times tables with number-loving unicorns and their magical friends.This vibrantly illustrated, full-colour activity book teaches young readers that maths can be fun! Each page presents clear instructions and simple write-in exercises that will help them to develop a strong grasp of their times tables, gradually increasing their speed, confidence, and proficiency. This book:• Supports and reinforces school learning• Boosts children's confidence• Provides helpful guidance for parents• Bridges the summer-learning gap• Helps with homeworkThe unicorn characters even offer readers hints, tips, and tricks! Math has never been this easy, accessible ... or exciting! Ideal for readers aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Magical Unicorn Academy welcomes pupils to their school of number learning. Young readers can get to grips with the fundamentals of numeracy through write-in exercises, guided by unicorns and their magical friends.

A cheerful and uplifting book in which Skip is introduced to all kinds of emotions. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s feelings.Skip has butterflies in his tummy because today is his birthday. He’s surprised by Mom, Dad, and his friends. When a balloon bursts, Skip is a little startled, but thanks to Mom’s thoughtful cake, he’s not sad for long. He feels impatient as he unwraps his presents, and he gets a bit shy when Mara gives him a kiss. Skip is so happy after such a wonderful day!

A cheerful book in which Skip is introduced to all kinds of opposites. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on language development.Skip is going to play at Mara’s house. He puts on his boots and coat because it’s cold and wet outside. He and Mara build a big tower with square blocks, and he enjoys a refreshing glass of lemonade. When he’s back home, he gives his sweet mom a hug.

Are dogs good pets? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

Jack likes to play baseball and his team has a game. Will they win? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

Linn shops for her dog Pug. What does she buy? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

It's time to pick up the mess. What will get picked up? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

Meg can kick the ball. Sam cannot. How will Meg help? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

Ben has ducks. What do they do? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

Jack and Ben visit the ducks. What is missing? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

Clint and Spot are off for a run. But what's that? Find out in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the specific format for this series. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

It's time for bed but Max just wants to keep drumming. What will Mom do? Find out in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the specific format for this series. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

What's a pig to do on this hot day? Find out in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the specific format for this series. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

Stan sees his bird pal's family grow. Find out more in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the specific format for this series. Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.

"Opens the door to an unusual confluence of worlds, with cats, people, and Jewish identity all intersecting." --The Jewish Book CouncilFourth-grader Chaya Ann Tober loves cats. Even her initials, C.A.T., are perfect for her!She feels so cat-like herself that when her actual cat Ollie, a very picky eater, refuses to eat a mysterious new kind of cat food, she tries to encourage him by tasting a tiny bit of it herself (and finds it, surprisingly, not awful.) That night Chaya has the craziest dream--she dreams she really has become a cat, one with orange fur, the exact color of her own hair. Or is it a dream?Join in the adventures as C.A.T. and her annoying older brother Daniel use some magical food to become cats, prowl their neighborhood at night, prevent a cat-astrophe, and see each other in a whole new light. A purr-fect chapter book for middle grade readers (ages 8-12) who like animals and fantasy adventure, even if they are pickier eaters than C.A.T.

AN ADORABLE SERIES, PERFECT FOR WANNABE PRINCESSES AND YOUNG ANIMAL LOVERS!WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACEPrincess Katie's greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it's a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing . . . Can Katie and her best friend Becky find Pixie and bring her to safety?Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers.COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in:BELLA AT THE BALL - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE!Princess Katie''s greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it''s a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing . . . Can Katie and her best friend Becky find Pixie and bring her to safety?Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers.COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in:BELLA AT THE BALL - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

FROM THE CREATOR OF UNICORN ACADEMY, NOW ON NETFLIX!Welcome to Starlight Palace!Everyone at the palace is busily preparing for a grand ball! But mischievous kitten Bella is busy getting up to mischief! Her playful curiosity is putting everything out of place and the King and Queen are not happy! They remind Princess Katie that Bella's behaviour is her responsibility. Can the princess and her friend Becky keep Bella out of trouble for the big event? With short chapters, black-and-white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care. "An adorable series for youngsters just moving on to chapter books" Lancashire Evening PostCOLLECT THEM ALL! There are five fabulous adventures for fans of Princess Katie and her kittens to enjoy.

WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE!Everyone at the palace is busily preparing for a grand ball! But mischievous kitten Bella is busy getting up to mischief! Her playful curiosity is putting everything out of place and the King and Queen are not happy! They remind Princess Katie that Bella''s behaviour is her responsibility. Can the princess and her friend Becky keep Bella out of trouble for the big event?Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers.COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens have more adorable adventures in:PIXIE AT THE PALACE - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

FROM THE CREATOR OF UNICORN ACADEMY, NOW ON NETFLIX!Welcome to Starlight Palace!Poppy is a very friendly kitten. She wants to play with Prince Edward, who is visiting Starlight Palace. But the prince thinks cats are silly and he teases little Poppy. So, when Poppy and the prince disappear at the same time, Princess Katie is suspicious. Could Poppy be in trouble?With short chapters, black-and-white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care. "An adorable series for youngsters just moving on to chapter books" Lancashire Evening PostCOLLECT THEM ALL! There are five fabulous adventures for fans of Princess Katie and her kittens to enjoy.

FROM THE CREATOR OF UNICORN ACADEMY, NOW ON NETFLIX!Welcome to Starlight Palace!Poppy is a very friendly kitten. She wants to play with Prince Edward, who is visiting Starlight Palace. But the prince thinks cats are silly and he teases little Poppy. So, when Poppy and the prince disappear at the same time, Princess Katie is suspicious. Could Poppy be in trouble?With short chapters, black-and-white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care. "An adorable series for youngsters just moving on to chapter books" Lancashire Evening Post COLLECT THEM ALL! There are five fabulous adventures for fans of Princess Katie and her kittens to enjoy.

FROM THE CREATOR OF UNICORN ACADEMY, NOW ON NETFLIX!Welcome to Starlight Palace!Princess Katie is excited about her winter holiday in the snowy mountains, but she's going to miss the kittens. Then Katie discovers that Suki sneaked into her luggage and has come along for an adventure! But being a small kitten in an unfamiliar place is very tricky and Suki finds that she's got lost. Can Katie and Becky find the kitten before night falls?With short chapters, black-and-white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care."An adorable series for youngsters just moving on to chapter books" Lancashire Evening PostCOLLECT THEM ALL! There are five fabulous adventures for fans of Princess Katie and her kittens to enjoy.

WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE!Princess Katie is excited about her winter holiday in the snowy mountains, but she''s going to miss the kittens. Then Katie discovers that Suki sneaked into her luggage and has come along for an adventure! But being a small kitten in an unfamiliar place is very tricky and Suki finds that she''s got lost. Can Katie and Becky find the kitten before night falls?Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers.COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in:PIXIE AT THE PALACE - BELLA AT THE BALL - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY