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Monica Hughes

    November 3, 1925 – March 7, 2003

    This author, celebrated for her work for young readers, became known for her engaging style and her ability to delve into complex themes. Her stories often explore questions of identity, courage, and finding one's place in the world. Through her works, Hughes has inspired generations of readers to reflect on the world around them and their own potential.

    Keeper of the Isis Light
    Earthdark
    Invitation to the Game
    On the Go
    Feelings
    The Princess and the Pea
    • 2014

      Fix it Vets

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A brand-new set of phonics readers from Ladybird - perfect for helping your child with their phonics learning at school. Ladybird I'm Ready for Phonics readers uses simple language and engaging, humorous stories to help children develop their phonics skills. The series has been carefully written to give gradual, structured practice of the synthetic phonics your child is learning at school. The books introduce phonemes in a similar order to the way they are taught in most UK schools and also provide practice of common tricky words, such as the and said, that cannot be sounded out. Level 5 teaches j v w x y z zz qu. The series closely follows the order that a child is taught phonics in school, from initial letter sounds to key phonemes and beyond. It helps to build reading confidence through practice of these phonics building blocks, and reinforces school learning in a fun way. With simple vocabulary and subtle comprehension cues, these phonic readers will encourage, motivate and ignite children's excitement about reading. Other titles in the series Phoneme Flash Ladybird I'm Ready for Phonics, Say the Ladybird I'm Ready for Phonics, Captain Comet's Space Party! Ladybird I'm Ready for Level 1, Nat Naps! Ladybird I'm Ready for Phonics Level 2, Top Ladybird I'm Ready for Level 3, Huff! Puff! Run!: Ladybird I'm Ready for Level 4, Dash is Fab! Ladybird I'm Ready for Level 6

      Fix it Vets
    • 2013
    • 2011

      On the Go

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Buses, Trucks, Trams and Trains: Phase 3 (Non-Fiction) Phonics Bug is the first Phonics programme to bring together research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies video, and an online reading world to give today's children a firm, fun foundation in Phonics. Full description

      On the Go
    • 2007

      The Emperor's New Clothes

      • 26 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      The Emperor's New Cothes [Hardcover] Monica hughes and Andy catlin

      The Emperor's New Clothes
    • 2007

      Swimming Giants

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Discover the fascinating world of prehistoric marine life, where colossal creatures like a 13-foot turtle and the 50-foot Shonisaurus roamed the oceans. This engaging companion to Flying Giants offers young readers insight into the unique characteristics of these ancient swimmers compared to today's animals. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, the book is designed for emergent readers, ensuring they grasp the similarities and differences in an accessible way, guided by literacy experts.

      Swimming Giants
    • 2007

      Focusing on the fascination with size, this book introduces young readers to some of the largest dinosaurs, including the formidable Liopleurodon, which may have reached lengths comparable to today's blue whale. Engaging illustrations and straightforward text are designed to captivate and inform, making it an ideal choice for emergent readers. Developed by literacy experts, it emphasizes appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure to support early reading skills while exploring the thrilling world of gigantic prehistoric creatures.

      Really Big Dinosaurs and Other Giants