DAVID BEDFORD

A wacky and funny modern fairytale adventure, featuring a friendly young giant, adoring grannies, and lessons about learning to do things for yourself Laura's circus gran wasn't on time to give her a ride to school. Ben's karate gran didn't bring his dinner money. And now Sally's own beloved Granny Knot and Granny Loaf have gone missing during afternoon tea Sally follows a trail of cake crumbs up to the mysterious Giant's Crag where, high on the mountain, she hatches a daring escape plan to free one hundred and two grannies and get them home where they belong. Can she save the grannies from being borrowed forever? Or will the Granny Borrower get in her way? The Granny Borrower is jam-packed with humour, mystery and delightfully lovable characters. With numerous TV and stage adaptations, and translations in over 30 languages, it's easy to see why David Bedford's warm and wonderful stories are treasured by families across the world.

In the 1960s, Liverpool had the biggest country and western scene in Europe. Country music was part of the fabric of Liverpool; as ingrained as the Irish influence and a bowl of Scouse. Country music influenced every group. Follow the story of one of the top groups: Phil Brady and the Ranchers. When John Lennon started his group, The Quarrymen, their musical influences were skiffle (which has its roots in country music), country and western and rock 'n' roll (which has country roots too). Their musical heroes had their roots in country music and shaped The Beatles sound. ● Why were Liverpool lads obsessed with cowboys?● Which Beatles album did John call their "Country and Western Album"? ● How many country-influenced songs did they record, both during and after The Beatles? The roots of the beat music scene of the 1960s began with Lonnie Donegan's "Rock IslandLine", which was issued in 1956, beginning the skiffle craze. However, examining the skifflemusic scene shows that the roots of skiffle were in country; the roots of John Lennon's Quarrymenwere in country and western, which was reflected in the songs of The Beatles. Liverpool groupswere playing a mixture of country, rock 'n' roll, rhythm and blues, rockabilly and whatever else itdiscovered. Groups had to decide which route to take. However country music wasn't completely new to Liverpool because of skiffle. Hank Walters formedhis first group around 1947, while still at school. There was a country scene in Liverpool in the1940s, when Liverpool sailors brought records back from America. They brought jazz, country, R & Band everything else that was for sale in the record stores of New York and Boston. When radiobrought those American hits to the ears of British people, another music revolution was taking place. Liverpool, the last Western frontier of England, would find it had more in common with Nashvillethan London. So in 1962, Phil Brady decided to act on the influence of country music in his life and start hisfirst band, going on to become the #1 country artist in Britain, receiving an award from Roy Orbison atthe first British Country Music Awards. Phil, from the Dingle, met and toured with some of the biggest names in country music, like SlimWhitman, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, Hank Snow and, when he visited Nashville in 1968, met up withChet Atkins and George Hamilton IV, and spent the day at Willie Nelson's ranch. He recorded several albums and singles, including the very first 45rpm single for the new CavernSound Ltd. Phil had a fan club, run by Frank Nash, who saved many of his photos, flyers and newspaper cuttings, which are reproduced here for an insight into the musical career of one of Britain's greatest evercountry music stars. Yes, some of the photos are blurred, crooked and low quality, but that makesthem even more authentic and special.

In the 1960s, Liverpool had the biggest country and western scene in Europe. Country music was part of the fabric of Liverpool; as ingrained as the Irish influence and a bowl of Scouse. Country music influenced every group. Follow the story of one of the top groups: Phil Brady and the Ranchers. When John Lennon started his group, The Quarrymen, their musical influences were skiffle (which has its roots in country music), country and western and rock 'n' roll (which has country roots too). Their musical heroes had their roots in country music and shaped The Beatles sound. ● Why were Liverpool lads obsessed with cowboys?● Which Beatles album did John call their "Country and Western Album"? ● How many country-influenced songs did they record, both during and after The Beatles? The roots of the beat music scene of the 1960s began with Lonnie Donegan's "Rock IslandLine", which was issued in 1956, beginning the skiffle craze. However, examining the skifflemusic scene shows that the roots of skiffle were in country; the roots of John Lennon's Quarrymenwere in country and western, which was reflected in the songs of The Beatles. Liverpool groupswere playing a mixture of country, rock 'n' roll, rhythm and blues, rockabilly and whatever else itdiscovered. Groups had to decide which route to take. However country music wasn't completely new to Liverpool because of skiffle. Hank Walters formedhis first group around 1947, while still at school. There was a country scene in Liverpool in the1940s, when Liverpool sailors brought records back from America. They brought jazz, country, R & Band everything else that was for sale in the record stores of New York and Boston. When radiobrought those American hits to the ears of British people, another music revolution was taking place. Liverpool, the last Western frontier of England, would find it had more in common with Nashvillethan London. So in 1962, Phil Brady decided to act on the influence of country music in his life and start hisfirst band, going on to become the #1 country artist in Britain, receiving an award from Roy Orbison atthe first British Country Music Awards. Phil, from the Dingle, met and toured with some of the biggest names in country music, like SlimWhitman, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, Hank Snow and, when he visited Nashville in 1968, met up withChet Atkins and George Hamilton IV, and spent the day at Willie Nelson's ranch. He recorded several albums and singles, including the very first 45rpm single for the new CavernSound Ltd. Phil had a fan club, run by Frank Nash, who saved many of his photos, flyers and newspaper cuttings, which are reproduced here for an insight into the musical career of one of Britain's greatest evercountry music stars. Yes, some of the photos are blurred, crooked and low quality, but that makesthem even more authentic and special.

Harvey is having a bad match. It's too hot. The Team can't score. And then when they do, the Ref says it wasn't a goal. Harvey gets so angry he tells the Ref he isn't doing his job properly... Then Harvey gets his first-ever Red Card.

The Team are about to play the Best of the Best at Soccer Camp, but if anyone finds out they've brought a robot instead of a responsible grown-up, they'll be sent home immediately. Luckily, Mark 1, the Football Machine, is in disguise...

Harvey's football team always loses, but Professor Gertie thinks she has the perfect solution - Mark 1, the Football Machine. He has a metal body covered with squidgy skin and he is programmed to win. Will it take a Football Machine to help the team win at last?

The Team are on top! They only need one more point to win the league. But when Darren, the goalkeeper, lets in an easy shot, the rest of The Team are furious. Suddenly they're all arguing - and losing. Will Harvey's brainwave save The Team - or is he being just too silly?

This Read with Oxford Stages 2-3 kit is packed full of ways to share traditional tales with your child, practise the phonics they are learning at school and develop important storytelling skills. It contains six traditional tales, retold so that children can read them for themselves: The King and His Wish, Dick and His Cat, I Will Get You, Cook, Pot, Cook, The Foolish Fox and Jack and the Beanstalk. The kit also includes a fun activity book, a poster and sticker set, and a parent handbook. The activity book includes quizzes on each book and fun phonics activities. Your child can retell each tale in their own words using the story maps. The storytelling poster with reusable stickers will spark your child's imagination and help them tell their own stories. A parent handbook offers tips and advice on supporting your child with phonics and sharing stories with them. It also includes the full version of each story to read aloud to your child. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!

Develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and their applications with new and updated editions from our bestselling series.- Build connections between topics using real-world contexts that develop mathematical modelling skills, thus providing your students with a fuller and more coherent understanding of mathematical concepts.- Develop fluency in problem-solving, proof and modelling with plenty of questions and well-structured exercises.- Overcome misconceptions and develop mathematical insight with annotated worked examples.- Enhance understanding and map your progress with graduated exercises that support you at every stage of your learning.

This Read with Oxford Stage 2 story collection contains four traditional tales: The King and his Wish; The Tortoise and the Hare; The Greedy Dog; and The Magic Porridge Pot. This beautifully-illustrated book with clear phonics progression is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. These well-loved traditional tales from around the world have been rewritten so that children can read them for themselves. They are expertly levelled and in line with children's phonics learning at school. In additional to the stories, the collection offers tips for reading the stories together, extended story texts that parents can read aloud to their child and story maps that children can use to help retell the story in their own words. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!

From the brilliant partnership behind Roo the Roaring Dinosaur comes a heart-warming tale about friendship

The My Snuggly Dinosaur set contains the much-loved Roo the Roaring Dinosaur picture book and your very own snuggly dinosaur to cuddle! This is the story of Roo, a little dinosaur who meets a woolly mammoth in a hot-air balloon. The balloon has a hole and gradually deflates, leaving the little mammoth stranded. Roo saves the day by giving the mammoth his precious comfort blanket, which they use to patch the hole. Enjoy the story about kindness and sharing, with lovable characters created by the bestselling illustrator of the Lettice the Rabbit series, then snuggle down with your very own supersoft dinosaur toy.

Ages 4 to 7 years Ella just wants to play with her three brothers, but they tell her she is too small and too scared to play with them - and what's more, she can't even climb. But Ella is not to be defeated and she makes up her own, truly amazing, games ...and the brothers soon realise their little sister is a great playmate, after all!

The welcome return of the world's cutest noisy little dinosaur!

It's Christmas Eve and Little Bear can't wait for Santa to deliver his presents. "Santa will come just as soon as you go to sleep," Mummy Bear says. Little Bear doesn't want to go to sleep. He wants to see Santa! But then he hears a noise downstairs. Could it be . . . Santa? Snuggle up with this beautiful new board book edition of a classic Christmas story from David Bedford (Big Bear Little Bear, Bedtime for Little Bears!) and Tim Warnes (I Love You to the Moon and Back, Hands Off My Honey!). I've Seen Santa! is the ideal festive gift for toddlers who just can't wait for Christmas!

YEE-HA! KERRANG! Look out - here come the three little ninja pigs. They are heading your way and they are trouble with a capital 'T'. But all is not as is seems in this high-energy, high-kicking, highly amusing picture book.

Introducing Roo, an adorable new dinosaur character to fall in love with.

Children will love learning opposites with some new dinosaur friends Dino-School is a fun new first concept series that will delight preschoolers. Full of bright and colorful illustrations, learning about opposites is fun and easy with these dinosaur characters.