Category Archives: Children Books

Project X Alien Adventures, blue book: FUNFAIR FUN

Illustrated by Jonatronix, published by Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978 0198492931

Nok finds himself trapped among some fairground toys. Can Cat and Tiger win the game and claim Nok as their prize? 

PROJECT X ALIEN ADVENTURES

An effective and inspiring approach to teaching reading and writing.

An amazing 3D illustrated character adventure that will get children reading for pleasure.

Developed with the very best educational experts.

Comes with notes on the inside front and back covers for teachers, TAs and parents/carers, which give question prompts and points for discussion, phonic practice words, challenge words, and additional activities that children can do.

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Project X Alien Adventures, yellow book: THE ROCKET FLIGHT

Illustrated by Jonatronix, published by Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978 0198492788

Nok wants to go for a trip in Max’s rocket. What will happen when they take off and zoom into the air?

Comes with notes on the inside front and back covers for teachers, TAs and parents/carers, which give question prompts and points for discussion, phonic practice words, challenge words, and additional activities that children can do.

PROJECT X ALIEN ADVENTURES

An effective and inspiring approach to teaching reading and writing.

An amazing 3D illustrated character adventure that will get children reading for pleasure.

Developed with the very best educational experts.

Comes with notes on the inside front and back covers for teachers, TAs and parents/carers, which give question prompts and points for discussion, phonic practice words, challenge words, and additional activities that children can do.

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Project X Alien Adventures, yellow book: THE LOST COW

Illustrated by Jonatronix, published by Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978 0198492771

Max’s sister, Molly, has lost the cow from her toy farm. What else will Max and Nok find in the long grass when they go looking for it? 

PROJECT X ALIEN ADVENTURES

An effective and inspiring approach to teaching reading and writing.

An amazing 3D illustrated character adventure that will get children reading for pleasure.

Developed with the very best educational experts.

Comes with notes on the inside front and back covers for teachers, TAs and parents/carers, which give question prompts and points for discussion, phonic practice words, challenge words, and additional activities that children can do.

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Project X Alien Adventures, blue book: HELTER-SKELTER

Illustrated by Jonatronix, published by Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978 0198492924

Cat, Tiger and Nok are at the fair in Helter-Skelter. Find out what adventures await the            micro-friends when Nok spots a ride that looks exactly like a space rocket!

Comes with notes on the inside front and back covers for teachers, TAs and parents/carers, which give question prompts and points for discussion, phonic practice words, challenge words, and additional activities that children can do.

PROJECT X ALIEN ADVENTURES

An effective and inspiring approach to teaching reading and writing.

An amazing 3D illustrated character adventure that will get children reading for pleasure.

Developed with the very best educational experts.

Comes with notes on the inside front and back covers for teachers, TAs and parents/carers, which give question prompts and points for discussion, phonic practice words, challenge words, and additional activities that children can do.

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Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide

Illustrated by Nick Maland, published by Hodder Children’s Books. ISBN: 978 0340981641

Winner of the Booktrust Early Years Award

“A picture book that will no doubt be revisited many times by any child lucky enough to get it.”                                                                                                                                                            – The Bookseller

“Small children will relish such wild journeys by someone the same age as themselves.”                                                                                                                                                                           – Independent

“Beautifully illustrated, this is a fantastic journey of the imagination – and a perfect bedtime read.”                                                                                                                                             –    Maternity & Infant

“An exciting read, would last a long time on our bookshelf.” – Child Education

“Beautiful to look at, the bold yet intricate artwork perfectly complements the buoyant, flexible verse.” – Carousel

“Charming bath time fantasy … executed with freshness and vigour.” – Books For Keeps

“Beautifully crafted from the first to the last page.” – INIS

“A great book to read with children.” – Baby London

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Glitter Kitty

Illustrated by Lydia Monks, published by Simon and Schuster. ISBN: 9781 4711 22163

Cuddles the cat can’t wait for the Meowtown Dance Competition. She’s been to the hairdresser, run lots of errands for all her friends and practised her favourite dance routines. Now she just needs a little catnap… But will Cuddles wake up in time for the big event? 

“A fabulously funny, glamorous tale.” – Lovereading4kids.co.uk

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Itchy Itch Itch

Illustrated by Emily Bolam, published by Bloomsbury. ISBN: 978-1408818473

Buffalo had an itchy itch itch,
which he couldn’t quite reach
to scratchy scritch scritch.
What will Buffalo do?

A delightful, humorous story published in partnership with The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity that provides help for animals at home and worldwide. The Society also runs the ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Includes a Fun Animal Facts page.

To find out more visit zsl.org and www.stories from the zoo.com

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Best Friends

Illustrated by Nicola Slater, published by Hodder Children's Books. ISBN: 978-1444914191

Reminiscent of Hairy Maclary, this fantastic tale is perfect for dog lovers everywhere!

"A huge amount of fun ... utterly stunning retro-flavoured art ... pitch-perfect rhyming ... glorious     energy... A charmer." – Read It Daddy!

“Colourful and energetic. The story has a good rhythm... Great for dog lovers and children who enjoy mischief in whatever form it takes!" - The Bookbag

“Catchy rhyming text races you through the book and it is superb to read aloud.” – Parents in Touch

“A lovely rhyming text and bright, child-friendly illustrations, Best Friends is a joyous celebration of friendship.” – Library Mice

“This rhyming story is characterised by a terrific sense of infectious fun that appeals equally to eye and ear.” – Irish Times

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Lively Elizabeth!

Illustrated by Cassia Thomas, published by Hodder Children's Books. ISBN: 978 0340988053

“The poem flows beautifully - almost reminiscent of Hilaire Belloc with its particular rhythm, and of course featuring a naughty child.” – The Bookbag

“This is a perfect nursery tale... The illustrations are fun and stuffed full of detail, and the fabulous rhyming text has such great pace, tumbling from page to page - just like the children.”                                                                                                                                                                               – Nursery World

“The very essence of childhood ... an elegant picture book” – School Librarian

“Energetic and funny.”– Bournemouth Daily Echo

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Oliver and the Noisy Baby

Illustrated by Nick Maland, published by Hodder Children’s Books. ISBN: 978 0340997468

“A great book to give to a child who is preparing to take on the mantle of big brother or sister.”                                                                                                                                                                              – Junior

“A delightful picture book … strong rhythm and rhyming structure make it great for reading aloud.”                                                                                                                                                    – School Librarian

“Quirky illustrations with original characters let the gentle rhythm of the story unfold with perfect precision … an excellent addition to any family library.” – Books for Keeps

“The pictures are big, bright and enchanting. Nick Maland uses his cross-hatching technique to good effect to create beautiful polar bears, tigers, monkeys and teddies. Mara Bergman’s rhyming text is spot on, both catchy and fun and easy to join in with. Verse and illustrations come together to create a rosy vision of family life at its best.” – Carousel

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