'I decided to run away. There simply wasn't anything else to do.' Here at last is Moominpappa's promised life story - from the days when he was abandoned in a newspaper parcel on the doorstep of a Moomin orphanage, to when he ran away to see the world and was lucky enough to meet Moominmamma. View Full Review
Chunky board book edition of this joyful celebration of nature and the wonder of the world around us by legendary poet and performer Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times' top 50 British post-war writers. View Full Review
This hilarious guide to being 'too cool for school' (or just cool enough) from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Perfect for 8+ readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Loki, with black-and-white illustrations throughout. View Full Review
The moment I first read Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm, I was blown away and fizzing with excitement. As someone who adores classical mythology, I just loved Ash's clever playful twist in reimagining these gods and creatures and how she reinvents them to behave in a modern tech and bureaucratic age. It's quintessential children's literature at it's finest!
I also love how libraries are at the heart of this series and are portals separating the terrain realm to the mystical mighty cosmic realm of the gods, guarded by librarians. It's such a genius idea - where else better suits ... View Full Review
I only picked up this book last month and I instantly fell in love with it. Klune's voice immediately draws you into the life of warm-hearted Linus Barker, who lives a grey lonely existence (besides his stand-offish cat companion) and humdrum life as a workaholic reporting into his bureaucratic job as a 'social case worker'. You're instantly intrigued as he works with orphanages that are exclusively assigned for children who have powerful magical (and sometimes uncontrollable) abilities and who are hidden away and shunned from larger society.
Due to his fair judgement and impeccable professional record, Linus is sent on ... View Full Review
Young car enthusiasts will spend hours absorbing the facts about the exciting vehicles found within the bright colourful pages of Mega Cars.
Divided into car themes, there are full double page spreads on all sorts of different cars including Sports Cars, Racing and Rally Cars, Monster Trucks and Classic Cars.
Fact books are an excellent way to encourage young readers, and whilst they are learning about the fastest, coolest, most luxurious vehicles in the world they are also developing literacy and research skills. And if you need help to tell your alloy from your carbon fibre, or concept car from ... View Full Review
This title can be purchased as part of the Rocket Phonics scheme here.
Embed essential early reading skills with the Rocket Phonics from the Rising Stars Reading Planet Scheme. The books within the Rocket Phonics collection build firm foundations in reading with fully-decodable phonics through a series of modern and colourful fiction and non-fiction for children in Reception and KS1.
In this happy story about family and friends, young readers can practice key letter-sounds c(e) c(i) c(y) se ce g(e) g(i) ea. The book contains notes at the beginning to help ... View Full Review
This title can be purchased as part of the Rocket Phonics scheme here.
Embed essential early reading skills with the Rocket Phonics from the Rising Stars Reading Planet Scheme. The books within the Rocket Phonics collection build firm foundations in reading with fully-decodable phonics through a series of modern and colourful fiction and non-fiction for children in Reception and KS1.
In this retelling of the Peruvian folktale young readers can practice the key long letter-sounds u-e (June, dunes). The book contains notes at the beginning to help you and your child explore the words and the meanings, ... View Full Review
This title can be purchased as part of the Rocket Phonics scheme here.
Embed essential early reading skills with the Rocket Phonics from the Rising Stars Reading Planet Scheme. The books within the Rocket Phonics collection build firm foundations in reading with fully-decodable phonics through a series of modern and colourful fiction and non-fiction for children in Reception and KS1.
In this simple information book, we take a close-up look at the life of an ant whilst young readers can practice the letter-sounds s a t i p n. The book contains notes at the beginning to help you ... View Full Review
This title can be purchased as part of the Rocket Phonics scheme here.
Embed essential early reading skills with the Rocket Phonics from the Rising Stars Reading Planet Scheme. The books within the Rocket Phonics collection build firm foundations in reading with fully-decodable phonics through a series of modern and colourful fiction and non-fiction for children in Reception and KS1.
Follow Spike and his dad as they search for a lost cat, while young readers can practice their igh/ -ie i-e i -y sounds. The book contains notes at the beginning to help you and your child explore the ... View Full Review
This title can be purchased as part of the Rocket Phonics scheme here.
Embed essential early reading skills with the Rocket Phonics from the Rising Stars Reading Planet Scheme. The books within the Rocket Phonics collection build firm foundations in reading with fully-decodable phonics through a series of modern and colourful fiction and non-fiction for children in Reception and KS1.
Through this rhyming story young readers can practice their ee igh oa oo sounds, In the book nook, I can zoom to the Moon/I can speed on a broom. The book contains notes at the beginning ... View Full Review
Prize-winning author Philip Reeve gives a brilliant new take on the legend of King Arthur. Myrddin rides with Arthur spinning tales for and about him but what is the truth and can Gwyna discover it? Bridging the past and present Here Lies Arthur is the story of how heroes and the legends about them are made.
On winning the CILIP Carnegie Medal he said “I didn’t believe it at first, but as I got over the shock and it began to sink in, I felt totally honoured. It is very special to win the CILIP ... View Full Review
