A. H. Benjamin Books

Independent Reading Gold 9 (Reading Champion)

A new animal called a kangaroo is arriving at Buttercup Farm and all the animals are very worried. What does a kangaroo do? They are so worried, that they do not notice some of the baby animals wandering off, one by one.

Flynn loves bubble gum. He wanted to blow a bubble so big that it would lift him off the ground. But Flynn wasn't prepared for the adventure his bubble was about to take him on.

The story follows Little Pig, who discovers a crown and dreams of becoming a prince. However, his newfound ambition leads him to annoy the other animals in the forest. Frustrated with his behavior, his friends come together to address his antics, prompting a conversation about friendship and the responsibilities that come with wanting to be something greater.

Just as he's starting to feel a bit hungry, Little Mouse finds a big red apple - what a delicious treat! But as he's trying to push the apple back to his house, he runs into so many obstacles. His friends are happy to help, and they wouldn't mind a taste of the apple either. But Little Mouse does not want to share. Will Little Mouse be able to get the big red apple home all by himself? This is a colourful story of friendship and sharing and sure to teach children that sometimes we all need a little help from our friends.

Tennyson has a BIG secret. He can do a MAGICAL thing. Guessing this quite spectacular, possibly loud, potentially outrageous, or ultimately endearing secret brings the reader to the heart of the latest picture book by renowned London-based author AH Benjamin. Through simple dialogue and a smattering of outlandish and comical illustrations, this picture-walk, early-reader adventure follows young Tennyson and his highly confused kitten as we await the big reveal.

The story follows a pig who discovers a crown and declares himself a prince, indulging in royal behavior. However, his friends—Lizard, Donkey, and Squirrel—grow tired of his antics, prompting Pig to realize the value of humility and authenticity. Through this journey, he learns that true worth comes from being oneself rather than assuming a false identity.

When the other ducks laugh at Duffle for being too small to do anything at all, he tries unsuccessfully to imitate Kingfisher, Stork, and Woodpecker, but finally he finds something useful that only he can do.

Book Band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+) A charming alternative fairy tale, ideal for practising reading with children at home or in school. Little Wolf doesn't want to be like the bad wolves in his storybooks. So off he trots into the woods where he tries to be good. But every time Little Wolf helps, everyone gets angry! Will Little Wolf ever be a hero? And will anyone ever write a story about a good little wolf? This quirky adventure from author A.H. Benjamin is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Sarah Aspinall and a relatable hero young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Flynn loves bubble gum. He wanted to blow a bubbleso big that it would lift him off the ground. But Flynnwasn’t prepared for the adventure his bubble wasabout to take him on…

Meet Marissa, a caring, curious, and brave eleven-year-old girl whose summer stroll on a quiet beach becomes an epic adventure that pulls her into a mysterious undersea world. Lured by the simple sounds of a unique seashell, Marissa finds herself pulled into a battle between an ancient marine species and advanced life forms not of this planet. Her survival and only path home is that of legends as she befriends magical creatures and battles an evil nymph while in quest of a simple flower. The petals of the Neptius flower hold the answers and are the salvation for Marissa and an entire undersea universe.

Giraffe can't see very well. But when her animal friends make her a pair of glasses, she decides she would look silly with them! Instead of wearing them, and to prove to her friends she doesn't need glasses, Giraffe starts putting on protective clothing to stop her hurting herself every time she trips up or stumbles. After a series of mishaps, Giraffe is wearing a helmet, trousers, boots, a rubber ring, a bell and a ladder and the other animals think she looks ridiculous! They put the glasses on her at night, and when Giraffe catches her reflection in the water pool in the morning she is shocked! After taking off all the new clothes, she is left with the glasses â?? and finds she looks rather smart!

Lange können König und Königin einander nicht böse sein, weil der König seine Vogelliebe übertreibt

Die Suche nach einer Sternschnuppe entzweit Lola und Max, die bisher alles miteinander geteilt haben ... Ab 4.

Wahre Sisyphusarbeit leistet die kleine Maus, indem sie einen grossen roten Apfel zu ihrem Haus auf dem Hügel hinaufrollt. Doch jedesmal purzelt der Apfel wieder hinunter. Die anderen Tiere helfen ihr, aber die Maus will nichts von ihrem Apfel abgeben ...

Der Elefant hat es gar nicht leicht. Die Tiere denken sich verschiedene Spiele aus und wollen ihren Spaß haben. Der Elefant aber stöhnt bei jedem Vorschlag betrübt „Oh, no!“. Er tut sich beim Mitmachen sehr schwer, beim Versteckspielen und Froschhüpfen ebenso wie beim Seilspringen und den anderen Spielen, weil er zu groß und zu plump ist. Aber einmal gelingt es ihm, die Rollen umzudrehen. – Die lustige kleine Geschichte regt zu Rücksichtnahme und Mitgefühl an.