Annie's father is going to knock down the old barn. What will happen to Colly the swallow and all the other birds that nest there?

A beautifully crafted chapter book by Michael Morpurgo. When Stevie Rooster is mean about Nick's old dog dying, Nick throws Stevie's best conker into the pond. But Grandma says there's a better way to get back at Stevie — become Conker King of Jubilee Park. Nick must use some conkers from the tree in the old scrapyard. And in that scrapyard is a skinny, starving dog who looks just like Nick's old pet. Can Nick rescue the animal and become conker champion? A moving story about grief, redemption and the love of a family pet.

This is a funny, heartwarming animal story from a master storyteller, perfect for children learning to read. Lula always likes me to go with her to the end of the lane. She loves a bit of a cuddle and a lick or two before the school bus comes. Oh Russ, she whispers. A horse. It's all I want for my birthday. And I'm thinking — excuse me, but what's so great about a horse? Isn't a dog good enough? The touching tale of one girl and her dog exploring farm life, from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. 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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. It features a clear type; up to 8 lines per page; bright, appealing pictures for added interest; a variety of sentence structures; a wider range of vocabulary; and 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.

This is a charming mermaid story by master story-teller Michael Morpurgo, perfect for children learning to read. Robbie says swimming is easy. You just have to pretend you're a mermaid. But that doesn't help Mairi. She isn't even sure that mermaids are real. 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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. This title is clear type. It includes up to 8 lines per page; bright, appealing pictures for added interest; a variety of sentence structures; a wider range of vocabulary; and 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.

This is a brilliant school story exploring themes of bullying and getting along, by award-winning author and former Children's Laureate Jaqueline Wilson. It is perfect for children learning to read. Mark is the class bully. He loves scaring everyone. But has he met his match with Kate and the Monster Eyeballs? 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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. This title is clear type. It includes up to 8 lines per page; bright, appealing pictures for added interest; a variety of sentence structures; a wider range of vocabulary; and 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.

This is a sweet chapter book about an adventurous fox cub by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, perfect for children learning to read. Frisk the fox cub loves exploring! When he and his family move house, he finds lots of exciting things to discover in town. Then he follows Jenny to school one day, and what he learns there comes in very useful. 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. This title includes varied sentences; detailed illustrations to enjoy; chapters; interesting characters and themes; a rich range of vocabulary; and 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.

This is a fantastic football story, perfect for children learning to read. Written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn't know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can't count the goals! Luckily for Spinderella, her Hairy Godmother has a plan... 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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. It includes a 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.

Where's the elephant? Where's the parrot? Where's the snake?... And where are the trees? What starts as a game of jungle hide-and-seek quickly turns into something more significant in this charming, unique book by award-winning illustrator, Barroux. This book offers a touching visual narrative works on two levels, giving parents the opportunity to discuss environmental issues. The story has a beautiful, heart-warming simplicity.

Where's the starfish? Where's the jellyfish? Where's the clownfish? Barroux tackles ocean pollution in the stunning follow-up to the critically acclaimed. Where's the Elephant? — recommended by The Guardian, Sunday Times and The Sun. This almost wordless tale puts the power back in the hands (or fins) of the natural world — with a boldly beautiful twist ending. With a freshness and warmth comparable to Benji Davies, Barroux has created an astoundingly powerful modern classic that promises to be remembered for generations to come.

This is a lovely, funny chapter book about a little boy and his puppy by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, perfect for children learning to read. Finlay is a real dreamer, and he's always getting things wrong. But when he brings his puppy into class it looks like he might have done the right thing after all. 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. It includes varied sentences; detailed illustrations to enjoy; chapters; interesting characters and themes; a rich range of vocabulary; and 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.

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Thomas has always wanted to go fishing. But when some fish get trapped in his boiler, it's not quite what he expected! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Engine Adventures is the perfect introduction to Thomas for children aged 3 up. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan. These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

What do you want to be? Try out different jobs in this exciting novelty range! Press out all the play pieces and have fun putting them into the right places as you help out around the classroom. Can you help Miss May give the children their paint buckets, find a missing lunch box, and choose a storybook at the end of the day? Come on, there’s a whole Busy Little World to explore!

You can count 1, 2, 3 with your favourite Mr. Men and Little Miss characters! With simple text and colourful pictures, this fun book is perfect for the youngest Mr Men fan. It is a brand new My First Mr Men and Little Miss range of board books, including ABC, 123, Colours and Shapes.

This title enables you to learn about colours with your favourite Mr. Men and Little Miss characters! With simple text and colourful pictures this fun book is perfect for the youngest Mr Men fans. It is a brand new My First Mr Men and Little Miss range of board books, including ABC, 123, Colours and Shapes.

Join Mr. Tickle, Mr. Greedy, Mr. Mosey, Mr. Bump, Mr. Strong and Mr. Funny in these 6 little board books. The reissued Mr. Men Pocket Library is perfect for young children to enjoy on the move. Featuring six durable board books in a smart slipcase, each containing colourful images of everyone's favourite Little Miss characters.

Mr Silly has bought a farm. But as you can imagine, he has some very silly ideas about how to run it, like using the farm cat to herd the sheep and the sheepdog to collect the eggs! Who will help to put everything right? The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a 'Where's Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up. Have you collected all the Every Day Adventures? Mr. Men at the Park; Mr. Men on Holiday; Mr. Men go Swimming; Mr. Men Ballet Show; Mr. Men Rainy Day; and, Mr. Men on the Farm. It all started with a tickle. Roger Hargreaves' son Adam asked him what a tickle looked like. In response, Roger drew a small orange man with extraordinarily long arms that could reach anywhere and tickle anyone. Mr Tickle, the first of the Mr Men, was born. Mr Tickle was soon joined by Mr Greedy, Mr Happy, Mr Nosey, Mr Sneeze and Mr Bump. The books were an instant hit and Roger went on to create many more Mr Men and Little Miss characters. What Roger really wanted was to make children laugh, which is probably why his own favourite character is Mr Silly.

Join Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Naughty, Little Miss Giggles, Little Miss Trouble and Little Miss Helpful in these six pocket-sized board books. The Little Miss Pocket Library is perfect for young children to enjoy on the move. Featuring six durable board books in a smart slipcase, each containing colourful images of everyone's favourite Little Miss characters.

Jim Smith is the keelest kids' book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake. He is the author-illustrator of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning and bestselling Barry Loser series, and the Future Ratboy series.

Chack the blackbird and Apollo the swallow are fledgling friends. Apollo explains that he is practicing flying to Africa—but Chack doesn't believe him. Chack tells Apollo that the blossom on his favorite tree will eventually turn into orange berries—Apollo doesn't believe him. But, with the inevitable turning of the seasons, both birds learn to believe the other—and cement their friendship forever.

Mr. Crumb wakes up early to bake the tastiest bread. Help him serve his hungry customers. and at the end of the day there's a special treat to deliver. Happy Street is a highly collectible new novelty pre-school series that offers huge possibilities for creative play. Children will love popping out and playing with all the different shops. Each book in the Happy Street series focuses on a different shop—children can pop out the shop and play pieces after they’ve enjoyed the story.