Tania Rex – illustratör

A young boy’s relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer Tony Bradman. Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up and his dad started working abroad. He had to move and start at a new school, but things changed for the better when he started playing football for the Haybrook Rockets. This season the team are in with a chance of winning the Championship, but just as things are looking up for Daniel his dad comes back and the only time he can meet up is a Saturday morning – when Daniel plays football. He doesn’t want to let his dad or his team down, so what is Daniel going to do? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

This pack contains 8 books, one of each of the following titles: The Disasters of Leo Williams, The New Me, Jenna Goes Home, Bring Back the Beach, Hercules the Younger, Asha's Party, The Best Brother and Team Spirit.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

This pack contains 48 books, six of each of the following titles: The Disasters of Leo Williams, The New Me, Jenna Goes Home, Bring Back the Beach, Hercules the Younger, Asha's Party, The Best Brother and Team Spirit.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

After being adopted, Jenna is heading home with her forever family. She's trying not to worry, but everything feels a little different now. Jenna hopes she'll feel less anxious soon, but she might need a little help to get there.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

Meg's Scrapbook allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Summer 1, 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.

Learn all about Togo the husky dog and how he saved lives in this amazing true story!In this inspiring true story, learn all about Togo the husky. Discover how he helped to save children from a deadly disease. Follow Togo as he leads his dog team across miles of frozen land to collect lifesaving medicine. Will the medicine reach the sick children in time?This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 6 to 7 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.

Discover how Doctor John Snow became a disease detective in the fight against cholera!In 1831, cholera reached England. It spread rapidly, affecting many communities. John Snow, a curious and innovative doctor, worked tirelessly to discover the truth about cholera and prevent the disease from spreading. He overcame challenges and was committed to discovering the truth. A true hero, Doctor Snow dedicated himself to helping everyone.This non-fiction book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 10 to 11 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.

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: Pack of 24: More Stories contains:Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: How the Turtle Got Its ShellOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Fox and the TigerOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Bulbul and the Cotton TreeOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Golden Fox The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: Pack of 4: More Stories contains:Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: How the Turtle Got Its ShellOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Fox and the TigerOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Bulbul and the Cotton TreeOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Golden Fox The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

Fox wants to be blue, like Peacock. He jumps in water, but doesn't turn blue. Then he rubs blue fruit on his fur, but just ends up dirty and smelly. What will happen when he paints himself blue? The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

Get more children reading more! This pack of 12 fiction, non-fiction and graphic text books from the Readerful Independent Library is for children at Oxford Reading Levels 18, 19 and 20, aged 10 to 11 years, to read independently. Readerful: Oxford Reading Levels 18-20: Independent Library Singles Pack A (Pack of 12) contains:• 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 18: Claudia Jones: Change-maker • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 18: Doctor Snow: Disease Detective • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 18: The Superhero Problem • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 18: The Never Door · A Message in Glass • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 19: Do Sharks Like Ice Cream?: The Surprising World of Statistics • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 19: Crossing the Oceans • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 19: Keeping Up With the Gods • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 19: A Very Vampire Vacation • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 20: Shipwrecks Lost and Found • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 20: Bat-men on the Moon!: A Hoax from History • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 20: Sleuth School: Jeremy Swift Investigates • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 20: The Never Door: The Iron Ship 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.

Fox is in the forest, wet and cold and hungry. She spots a piece of cheese on the ground - but just as she's about to eat it, Crow snatches it away. Fox really wants the cheese, but Crow won't give it up easily. How can Fox persuade him? With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 446 words.

The story of a crafty fox, a foolish crow and a mouth-watering chunk of cheese. This lively retelling of a classic fable by Aesop has been specially written for little children and comes with online audio to listen to the story.

A new supply teacher helps to turn Jayden's day around in this gentle and sensitively told story of life as a young carer. Mum won't get out of bed. His best friend has dumped him. And school work is just too difficult. Jayden wants to do the right thing – but how can he when it feels like the world is conspiring against him?Everything is going wrong, and when a supply teacher turns up to take his class, Jayden's sure things will keep on getting worse. But Mrs Wilson is not quite the teacher Jayden expected … can she help turn his bad day around? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Following the loss of her Dad during the War, Daisy becomes convinced of a connection to an unnamed British soldier in this moving historical tale, inspired by the true story of Britain’s Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The war has claimed the lives of thousands of men whose bodies will never make it home, and the Unknown Warrior will represent them all.As hundreds of people crowd to Westminster Abbey, Daisy knows she has to make it to the ceremony. Because although they call the warrior ‘unknown’, she is sure that he is her father … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure. East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern Germany, Bruno and his mother must flee if they hope to survive.In the chaos of the attack, Bruno finds himself face to face with a huge black dog. He knows what she is: a weapon, strapped with explosives by the Russian army and sent into battle as a suicide bomber. But as Bruno's world begins to crumble around him, he soon realises that she is just as scared and alone as he is.Faced with a perilous journey across war-torn Germany, will their bond be enough to keep them alive? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

As World War ll drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman. Susan is worried about her mum. She’s struggling with long hours at her job in the factory and it’s a long time since they’ve heard from Susan’s dad, who’s on the front line in North Africa.Everything is in short supply in London, but Susan decides she’s going to cheer her mum up by getting her a treat, and what could be more rare at that time than a sweet, delicious banana? But what lengths will Susan have to go to find one? Let Operation Banana commence! Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

A young boy’s relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer Tony Bradman. Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up and his dad started working abroad. He had to move and start at a new school, but things changed for the better when he started playing football for the Haybrook Rockets. This season the team are in with a chance of winning the Championship, but just as things are looking up for Daniel his dad comes back and the only time he can meet up is a Saturday morning – when Daniel plays football. He doesn’t want to let his dad or his team down, so what is Daniel going to do? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Fox is always playing practical jokes on her friends, and her friends don't much like it. One day, Fox devises a new trick for her long-beaked friend Stork. Stork doesn't see the funny side, and finds a way to adapt the trick for Fox herself... Featuring appealing and colourful illustrations by Tania Rex.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1.