Billy HATES swimming. It's cold and wet and horrible. And just when Billy thinks things can't get any worse, his pet Mini Monsters turn up at his swimming lesson and make one very big SPLASH... An entertaining addition to the Usborne Young Reading Programme, specially written for readers growing in confidence.
Billy and his Mini Monsters are off to Spain! There are just two small problems - Peep's been seen by the airport guards and Trumpet and Gloop have got lost with the luggage. Can Billy get his Mini Monsters back in time for take-off? Join Billy and the Mini Monsters in this laugh-out-loud adventure series for young readers.
Billy and the Mini Monsters series is an exciting addition to Series Two of Usborne Young Reading, introducing children to original, illustrated fiction with easy reading texts. Series Two is for readers who are growing in confidence.
Billy's pet Mini Monsters really want to go to school with him. Billy really doesn't want them to come. He's got enough trouble with the school bully, Basil Brown. But perhaps having MONSTERS around will be more helpful than Billy imagines ..
As a merchant makes his way to the market, he comes across a beautiful tiger that has fallen down a hole. The merchant is kind enough to help the tiger out of the hole, but once he does, the tiger wants to eat him! The merchant doesn't think this is fair, but who is right and how can the merchant get away unscathed? A Barefoot Books Core Title for 2012. Latest in the Early Readers collection, joining the Monster Stories Early series. A traditional tale from Korea with carefully selected vocabulary for new and emerging readers. Author Lari Don, based in Edinburgh, is in great demand as a storyteller for young children and is available for events at schools and literature festivals. Energy and tension of story captured by illustrator Melanie Williamson's bright artwork
Ella and Sam are twins who want to win! They are determined to beat each other, whether it's a race to get ready for school, or a race in the swimming pool. But who will get Nana to do what they want when she comes to stay?
An All-Inclusive Guide to Buying, Renovating, Selling
Offering detailed legal and tax guidance, this book provides readers with clear, step-by-step instructions to navigate complex financial and legal matters. It aims to empower individuals with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions, ensuring compliance and optimizing their financial strategies.
Songbirds Phonics combines real phonic stories with interactive whiteboard software to deliver the requirements for high-quality phonics teaching resources. Written by award-winning Julia Donaldson, these stories provide fun, fully decodable texts with built-in progression help your pupils achieve immediate reading success. They are fully in line with the 2006 Framework and the simple view of reading. Each book includes notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants on the inside covers. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same ORT stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes. The books are complemented by eSongbirds interactive whiteboard software which offers a systematic, quality phonics teaching through a multi-sensory approach.
KEYNOTE: Crammed full of fun facts and things to do. Includes press-out tiara! With the excitement of the Royal Wedding over, what is life like for Kate? As she is now part of the Royal Family, she will have any number of official engagements. Who will help her keep track of everything that needs to be done? What will life be like for her at home, either in her official residence of Clarence House or her private home on Anglesey? Will she be able to do all the things she is used to doing? Will her fashion style and appearance change now she is a royal? This activity book is full of lots of things to do and learn about, and will provide a fantastic way of keeping up with Kate in her new life as a royal. SELLING POINTS: * Young girls will love the idea of finding out about the Duchess's life after the Royal Wedding * Informative as well as being full of things to do * Important for young girls to realize that it is not all just a lovely fairytale but hard work is involved.
You've read the heart-stopping novels - now read about the stars featured in the blockbuster film!Starring Liam Hemsworth (former boyfriend of Miley Cyrus - twice) as Gale Hawthorne, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, and Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, it is a film set to grip the nation and enthral the young.