Chris Powling is a distinguished voice in children's literature, whose extensive experience as an educator deeply informs his perspective. He has engaged with children's books not only as a writer but also as a prominent critic for major national journals and newspapers, and as a broadcaster. His editorial work has been recognized with prestigious awards, highlighting his significant contributions to the field. Powling's deep understanding of both literature and education makes him a valuable commentator on the world of children's reading.
In The Multi-Million-Pound Mascot Mo eats the Peanut of Power and becomes the luckiest girl alive. The trouble is someone else wants a share in that luck - Foxy Freddy, the manager of Oldcastle Athletic F.C. TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!
I couldn't believe it when Mum and Dad said that my sister could wear her puppy costume to school. But it was even worse when the headteacher decided that she should spend the day in my class! schovat popis
Grandpa's creaky old house is the perfect place for ghosts, or so Kevin teases his younger siblings when they go to stay there. He shows Mick and Susie the evidence... This is a spooky mystery story with a surprising hero.
All the kids in school have a pair of Rainbow Boots well, all of them except Denzil! So he pretends that his are being customised and soon he's trapped in a web of lies. But are the Rainbow Boots really worth all this hassle A hilarious school comedy from popular writer Chris Powling with illustrations from the brilliant Jim Field. Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper with a dyslexia friendly font, Rainbow Boots is aimed at readers aged 9+ and has a manageable length (64 pages) and reading age (7+). Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.
The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series is a collection of some of the best known stories from around the world carefully adapted for children to read themselves. East of the Sun, West of the Moon is a tale of true love between Astrid and her prince, who she must rescue from the magic of the troll Long Nose.
Short Stories. A collection of nine spooky stories, this book is sure to enthral and entertain every young reader. There are thrills and chills aplenty, but also lots of laughs in this winning combination of contemporary original stories and retellings of traditional tales.
A Biography
This is a profile of Roald Dahl, the popular children's author. The book is written as though the reader pays a personal visit to Roald Dahl at his home in Great Missenden, stays the night and meets his family, and sees where the actual books get written in a shed in the garden. Short extracts from Roald Dahl's books are included.
Kit, a young boy, dreams of building a castle as fine as the ones in the olden days. Kit gets his wish during a vacation at the beach, when he and his sister Anna enter a sandcastle building contest.
Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales are fully decodable so children can read some of the best known stories from around the world for themselves! Rabbit convinces Bear and Fox to help him rescue the moon which has fallen in the pond.
Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales are fully decodable so children can read some of the best known stories from around the world for themselves! The series is beautifully written and illustrated to capture children's imaginations. Perfectly matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds.