Daniel Howarth has been drawn to art from a very young age, pursuing his studies in illustration at university. After graduating, he began creating his own range of greeting cards alongside his wife, a fellow children's author. He works from his studio in Exeter, finding a wealth of inspiration in the imaginative possibilities that arise from living deep in the Devon countryside. His art is characterized by a rich vein of imagination and wonder, reflecting his connection to nature and family life.
Exploring the concept of bravery, this book delves into personal stories and reflections that highlight the diverse sources of courage in everyday life. It encourages readers to examine their own experiences and understand what inspires them to act boldly. Through engaging narratives and thought-provoking questions, the book fosters a deeper appreciation for the small and large acts of bravery that shape our lives.
Exploring the nature of fear, this book delves into the psychological and emotional triggers that evoke feelings of anxiety and dread. It examines various scenarios, from personal experiences to cultural influences, and invites readers to reflect on their own fears. Through engaging narratives and thought-provoking questions, the author encourages a deeper understanding of fear's role in human experience, ultimately aiming to empower readers to confront and navigate their own anxieties.
Exploring the depths of human emotion, this book delves into the sources and experiences of sadness. It invites readers to reflect on their own feelings, providing insights into the nature of sorrow and its impact on life. Through personal anecdotes and psychological perspectives, the narrative emphasizes the importance of understanding and processing sadness as a vital part of the human experience, ultimately fostering resilience and emotional growth.
The animals are settling down for the night when a shooting star falls into the zoo. Little Star is desperate to get back home, but who will help her?
The animals are settling down for the night when a star falls from the sky into the zoo. Little Star is desperate to get back home, but who will help her? Exploring themes of kindness, friendship, teamwork and learning to work together, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics, making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.
Each title in the Young Readers series will feature seven stories by published authors Jenny Woods and Sue McMillan, written to delight and entertain children under the age of five. With captivating stories, simple text and beautiful artwork, these adorable books will bestow early learners with a love of reading that will last a lifetime.
Every evening Otto's family come together to hold hands when they sleep. But in the morning Otto doesn't want to let go Poor Otto's parents can't get anything done with him holding on to them, but he's just too worried and afraid to be left on his own. Until one day Mum opens a special shell with a pearl inside that sparks Otto's attention
Little Bear will not eat his porridge. So his mother gives it to Old Scary Bear in the woods. Little Bear does not believe in the Scary Bear. But someone has been eating his porridge... Who’s Been Eating My Porrige? is from Level 3 of Ready Steady Read! a fantastic graded reading scheme with four reading levels from Little Tiger Press. Ready Steady Read! makes learning to read fun. Each book contains games and activities to reinforce learning and test comprehension in a way developing readers will enjoy as well as handy parent notes from Prue Goodwin, Lecturer in Literacy and Children's Books. Level 3 is suitable for more confident readers. The stories will help build their confidence, opening up the world of reading and imagination to them. About Level 3: longer sentences with varied structure wider vocabulary high-interest stories of up to 300 words smaller print for experienced readers
Squirrel loves autumn. He chases the swirling leaves and collects food with his little brother. But Squirrel has so much fun that he forgets where he put his food ..
