Jonathan Emmett - Author
Jonathan was born in Leicestershire in 1965, the son of a rig fitter and a primary school teacher. It was while he was at college, studying architecture, that he first developed his skills as a writer and illustrator, creating detailed illustrations to accompany poems and lyrics that he had written. After leaving college, he worked as an architect for several years, before pursuing a full-time career in children’s books.
In addition to writing picture books such as Bringing Down the Moon, Someone Bigger and Pigs Might Fly, Jonathan also writes and paper-engineers pop-up books.
He lives in Nottingham with his wife Rachel, and his children, Max and Laura. His hobbies include walking, reading, furniture design and tinkering with his website www.scribblestreet.co.uk
Poor Pig, he likes to keep himself perfectly clean so when a squashed cherry leaves a bright red spot on his side, he’s distraught. His friends try to help but only success in making things worse: goat’s been eating beetroot to when he tries licking the spot off it just gets bigger; cow manages to smear Pig with tractor oil; and sheep accidentally dyes him blue! Fortunately, an accidental mud bath leaves Pig in the pink again. Traditional in feel this is a funny, very satisfying story and there are some lovely words and phrases in Pig’s vocabulary including calamitous catastrophe; speckless; and perfectly pristine! ~ Andrea Reece
A Picture Book for kids that love Vehicles. Children will love joining in with the siren noises as they race to the rescue with Cat and Dog. With bouncy rhyming text, humorous detail and a different colourful, sturdy pop-up emergency vehicle on every spread, perfect for little heroes everywhere. Featured vehicles are: police car, ambulance, fire-engine, lifeboat and helicopter.
A useful book about overcoming anxiety. A warm and reassuring story that encourages children to discover the world at their own pace. Heartbreakingly beautiful, this is a very special book.
This book is perfect for anyone who’s ever felt that size doesn’t matter. Sam’s dad thinks Sam is too small to fly a kite. When the kite runs away everyone has a try at catching it, e.g. the postman and his sack of mail, a bank robber escaped from jail... and animals at the zoo! Guess whose big enough to save the day? Written with great rhyming text and rhythm, we fell head over heels for this book.
Meet the little mole who thinks a lot and join him on his quest to bring down the moon. Hot-diggerty! Whatever's that? exclaims Mole as he burrows out of the ground one night and catches sight of the moon. He thinks it's the most beautiful thing he's ever seen and he wants it, so he sets about trying to pull it down - to no avail. When all his efforts prove to be in vain, he suddenly notices the moon's in a puddle at his feet and reaches to pick it up and breaks it. Poor Mole is inconsolable, until he is shown that the moon is not broken at all, but just as beautiful as ever, hanging in the sky like a bright silver coin. And it's not as near as it looks!
There's so much to discover in this ingenious little book! Read the story, lift the flaps, enjoy the funny rhyming text, learn the letters of the alphabet and, then, when you're finished, flip the book and have fun with the playscene on the reverse!
Join dog adventurer Cleopatra Bones in a rhythmic, rhyming adventure! In the ruins of a temple, down a dark and winding stair, explorer Cleopatra Bones is creeping with great care. Springing nimbly sideways to avoid a deadly trap, she squeezes through a secret door and finds . . . a TREASURE MAP! Follow the dog adventurer Cleopatra Bones into a world of explorers, crazy contraptions, and outlandish vehicles. Will Cleopatra be able to find the legendary treasure of the Golden Chimpanzee and stop it from falling into the wrong hands? Find out in this fantastically fun adventure from the bestselling team of Jonathan Emmett and Ed Eaves!
Borks live on a planet quite like our own Earth. They have shaggy yellow fur and long thin necks. But once they had short blue fur and almost no necks at all. How could this happen? Well, it didn't come about all at once ... Jonathan Emmett tells a delightful story in verse about the Borks and all the things that happened to make them gradually look quite different, while still remaining Borks. And by the end of the story, the reader will have a very good notion of how Evolution by natural selection works.
A warm-hearted wintertime tale and another outing for the lovable Mole and his friends. COLD-diggerty! Mole thinks the diamond he's found is magic. It appeared from nowhere ... then it disappeared altogether! Mole is very disappointed when his friends let him in on the icy secret - that his diamond is, in fact, an icicle - until he discovers that magic can be found in all sorts of unexpected places.
Scoop tries to get a drink and he falls into a bucket with a splash! How will he get out? Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This story is one of six titles at Oxford Level 4, which are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children's vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.
Mole discovers that friendship is worth sharing in this fifth title in the best-selling Mole series. One hot summer's day, when Mole is out exploring, he discovers a newcomer to the forest - a newcomer called Mouse! The two quickly become friends, but Mole isn't keen to introduce Mouse to the other forest animals. In fact, he doesn't want to share her with anyone. Meanwhile, Rabbit, Squirrel and Hedgehog are wondering why they haven't seen Mole for so long. When they finally discover his secret, they're so pleased to meet Mouse that Mole realizes it's much nicer for everyone to be friends. With beautiful illustrations, this story is a celebration of friendship and why it's always good to share.
A charming animal story about the wonderful gift of friendship. It's autumn, and the weather is so awful that Mole hasn't been able to visit Rabbit for days. He's just beginning to worry about her, when suddenly he thinks of a clever plan. He doesn't have to go out in the rain at all - he can dig a tunnel! With his friends Squirrel and Hedgehog behind him, Mole digs his way into Rabbit's burrow and finds her in bed with a terrible cold. Hedgehog and Squirrel dash off to get presents for her, but Mole has already brought her the best gift of all - he's brought her her friends.
The charming mole returns with his friends for some spring-themed fun in the sequel to Bringing Down the Moon. Mole thinks his burrow is small and dark and dull. So he sets off to find somewhere big and bright and beautiful instead. His friends are full of ideas, but finding a new home that is just right is, as Mole discovers, no simple matter!
Is Prince Ribbit really a handsome prince, or just a plain, ordinary frog? There's only one way to find out . . . Pucker up princesses, it's time for true-love's kiss! A beautifully illustrated, brilliantly funny twist on the classic fairy tale, The Frog Prince. From Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene the creators of the The Princess and the Pig - an award-winning international best-seller!
Is Prince Ribbit really a handsome prince, or just a plain, ordinary frog? There's only one way to find out . . . Pucker up princesses, it's time for true-love's kiss! A beautifully illustrated, brilliantly funny twist on the classic fairy tale, The Frog Prince. From Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene the creators of the The Princess and the Pig - an award-winning international best-seller!
Poor Pig, he likes to keep himself perfectly clean so when a squashed cherry leaves a bright red spot on his side, he’s distraught. His friends try to help but only success in making things worse: goat’s been eating beetroot to when he tries licking the spot off it just gets bigger; cow manages to smear Pig with tractor oil; and sheep accidentally dyes him blue! Fortunately, an accidental mud bath leaves Pig in the pink again. Traditional in feel this is a funny, very satisfying story and there are some lovely words and phrases in Pig’s vocabulary including calamitous catastrophe; speckless; and perfectly pristine! ~ Andrea Reece
A funny yet heart-warming story from an award-winning author, perfect for fun-loving, fearless children who are learning to read. The Bugulons are the scariest creatures in the entire universe. So when they decide to invade Earth, they reckon it will be easy. But those Bugulons had better watch out, because down on Earth is Danny Dreadnought, and he isn't scared of anything! Even the fastest rollercoasters, the snappiest crocodiles and the creepiest crawlies don't frighten him . . . Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading. Book band: Purple
A brilliantly funny first chapter book featuring a winning combination of space, sci-fi and sport! Perfect for children learning to read. Nine-year-old Robbie Remus has just become Emperor of the Galaxy. But all he really wants to do is play blasterball! He finds all of his official duties very boring indeed. If only there was someone else to do them for him. But then Robbie meets Professor Parton. The Professor has just invented a cloning machine, which gives Rodney an excellent idea . . . The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently. Varied sentences Detailed illustrations to enjoy Chapters Interesting characters and themes A rich range of vocabulary More complex storylines to stretch confident readers All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading Book band: Lime.
Endorsed for reading by Cambridge Assessment International Education, Cambridge Reading Adventures is our international primary reading scheme. Computers are used in every part of life. Discover how they developed to the machines of today. Non-fiction texts in Turquoise Band use maps, charts and diagrams to present information. Learners are encouraged to navigate information displayed in glossaries and indexes. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.
Endorsed for reading by Cambridge Assessment International Education, Cambridge Reading Adventures is our international primary reading scheme. What is under the ground? Find out about some amazing underground places. This Orange Band non-fiction title includes more complex sentence structures but children should still recognise many of the high-frequency words used to help with understanding. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.
Today the town of Furryville's a very noisy place, crammed with crowds of creatures getting ready for a race. The air is filled with honking horns and engines revving up, as racers take their places for the Silver Serpent Cup! This delightful rhyming picture book with detailed, lively illustrations will delight children everywhere - especially those who like reading about cars and 'things that go!'
Max and Lizzie's kingdom is being terrorized by a ferocious dragon named Flamethrottle. But if you think they are frightened you had better think again! They have a daring plan to chase that dastardly dragon out of town . . .
Will our hero ever be a perfectly pristine pig again? Pig is very proud of his neat appearance, so he's horrified to discover a spot of squashed cherry on his side. But when his farmyard friends try to help - with disastrous results - the spot of bother soon becomes a truly calamitous catastrophe! Children will love following the exploits of Cow, Goat, Sheep and Pig in this hilarious pig-ture book romp.
Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. Just what are the mysterious ThinkRight up to? How does Skyboy get his name? Who is the greatest scientist in the world? Are we really related to cucumbers? Read the short story, graphic story, play and poem in Skyboy and other stupendous science stories to find out more. Each book also contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading.
Fearless pirate, Captain Cut-Throat, doesn't believe in monsters. When he and his dastardly crew set sail for a treasure island, they must first pass through THE MIST and as legend tells it, THERE BE MONSTERS IN THE MIST! But as the Captain says, monsters simply don't exist. But then who or what is gobbling up the Crew? A thrilling, swashbuckling, pirate adventure from the award-winning creators of THE PRINCESS AND THE PIG and THE SANTA TRAP.
Meet Captain Comet and Spanner the robot in Captain Comet and the Purple Planet. When Spanner plants his flag on a new planet, he and Captain Comet soon discover that the planet is not quite what it seems ... TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
Captain Comet and Captain Stella are tricked by pirates into leaving Stardust Space Station in Captain Comet and the Dog Star. Spanner, the robot, is hiding on the space station, can he stop the pirates? TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
Doohickey gets a job as the professor's assistant in Doohickey and the Robot. When he is given a boring list of jobs to do by the professor, he decides to put the professor's latest invention to good use. After all, what could possibly go wrong? TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
There's been a dreadful mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet! The kindly farmer and his wife believe it's the work of a good witch. The ill-tempered King and Queen squarely blame a bad witch. It's the sort of thing that happens all the time in fairy tales! Priscilla grows up on the farm, poor but very happy. Things are less straightforward for a pig princess, but if kissing a frog can work, surely the same applies to pigs . . . Witty, inventive and bursting with fairy tale fun. From the creators of the award-winning THE SANTA TRAP.
A photographic non-fiction book that explains the many different types of robots and their uses. The report tells how robots help us in industry, security, and in exploring uninhabitable environments such as other planets, volcanoes, and the depths pf the ocean. *Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. * Text type - A non-chronological report. * A labelled diagram on pages 14 and 15 shows the inner workings of a robot, providing the opportunity to further discuss the information. * Curriculum link - Science: Ourselves
If you have made the brave decision to own your very own alien, then brace yourself for an experience that is out of this world! This extra-terrestrial guide contains all you need to know about caring for your energetic, alien life form. With helpful hints and tips on how to pick the perfect egg and cope with cocoons and hazardous toilet habits (alien pee is acidic!). But watch out! Aliens are intelligent, they develop fast and may wish to return home. If you're not very careful, they may take you with them . . . Another superbly funny spoof user guide with an intergalactic twist. From the creators of MONSTERS: AN OWNER'S GUIDE.
What does it take to transform a gloomy pig into a break-dancing, tango-tastic super pig? A pair of polka-dot knickers! Pig's new polka-dot knickers make him feel so special that he can't stop showing off in them. What do you think of me in my new knickers? he asks, as he parades proudly past his friends. But is it really Pig's knickers that are so extraordinary, or is it something else?
What bones have you got in your body? Where are they? Are they big or are they small? Find out all about the different bones in your body in this simple non-fiction report accompanied with photographs and drawings. * Read B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion * Text type: A simple information text. * Pictures of children and a skeleton on pages 14-15 are labelled with all the bones covered in the book to show where they are in relation to the whole body. * Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the World
When Sam discovers all the leaves are falling off his beloved oak tree home, he can't believe his little squirrel eyes. With the help of his sister Sophie, Sam begins to put the colourful leaves back onto the tree. But, oh no, they all fall down again! Thank goodness mums have all the answers and the little squirrels find out all about the beauty of Autumn colours. A charming, colourful tale for the littlest leaf peepers!
A photographic non-fiction book that explains the many different types of robots and their uses. The report tells how robots help us in industry, security, and in exploring uninhabitable environments such as other planets, volcanoes, and the depths pf the ocean. *Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. * Text type - A non-chronological report. * A labelled diagram on pages 14 and 15 shows the inner workings of a robot, providing the opportunity to further discuss the information. * Curriculum link - Science: Ourselves * This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
This book is perfect for anyone who’s ever felt that size doesn’t matter. Sam’s dad thinks Sam is too small to fly a kite. When the kite runs away everyone has a try at catching it, e.g. the postman and his sack of mail, a bank robber escaped from jail... and animals at the zoo! Guess whose big enough to save the day? Written with great rhyming text and rhythm, we fell head over heels for this book.
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