Karen Wallace

In a compelling and magical novel set before Wendy Darling meets Peter Pan, intrepid Wendy sneaks out of the nursery to spy on one of her parents' glamorous parties, but what she sees changes her life forever and triggers a series of confusing adventures as she tries to solve the mysteries that lie at the heart of her family. Reprint.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 16 books offer more complex, underlying themes that give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. A wide range of language structures is used to reflect progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar, while still retaining the core aim of encouraging a love of reading through Arabic stories and texts. Samira has a problem. The ostrich eggs at a nearby farm are being stolen. Without them her father can’t do his famous musical performance, and the farm will have to be sold. Who’s stealing the eggs, and why do they want them?

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Discover how maps have evolved and changed over time as our own understanding of the world has developed. This non-fiction information book was written by Karen Wallace. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Lukumestari-sarja houkuttelee aloittelevat lukijat tarinoiden äärelle. Kirjoissa on selkeä, tavutettu teksti, värikäs kuvitus ja vinkkejä lukemisen harjoitteluun yhdessä aikuisen kanssa. Hiiri ja Pupu leikkivät puutarhassa, ja niillä on oikein hauskaa. Sitten Pupu rikkoo kukkaruukun. Voi ei!

As you view this collection, give yourself the gift of being present in the moment with each piece. Allow yourself to hear the rhythm of the words and feel the energetic flow of the color and content in the paintings. Many who have viewed the paintings and read the poems have wept, laughed out loud, smiled with knowing and felt a connection "like being there before". This work is an expression of the string theory of Quantum Creativity, the Universal One, the thread of energy that runs through us all Past, Present and Future. This collection has been a gift to me which I Joyfully share with the reader/viewer. Honor to Your Path

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, the elves run a shoe store in Fairytale Land. But no one wants their old-fashioned shoes. Then one day they wake up to find their shop full of trendy shoes Where did they come from?

Cat is having a magical adventure! Where will the mat take cat next? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Independent Reading Pink 1B stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 1B (Pink) in classroom reading lessons. In this story, Bella the puppy is hiding. Where could she be?

Cat is having a magical adventure! Where will the mat take cat next? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Independent Reading Pink 1B stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 1B (Pink) in classroom reading lessons. In this story, Cat sits on a mat, and goes on a big adventure!

Book band: Gold (Ideal for ages 6+)Quizzed for Accelerated ReaderA dazzlingly fun animal story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Alice the anteater has a dream – she's going to be a film star! So she finds herself a pair of high-heeled sandals, a frilly satin dress and some film-star sunglasses and sets off for Hollywood. Soon Alice is the talk of the town, but there's just one problem – will she ever get to star in a film? This dreamy and glamorous tale from award-winning author Karen Wallace is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Katy Halford, and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com.'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Book band: White (Ideal for ages 6+)Quizzed for Accelerated ReaderA laugh-out-loud animal adventure, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Alfie the meerkat is fed up of doing what he's told. Life should be more than about digging holes and standing on guard duty. He wants adventure and excitement, not babysitting duty! So when a film crew for a nature programme arrives in the desert, Alfie decides to take action. Is this his chance to become a star? This show-stopping adventure from award-winning author Karen Wallace (author of the Alice the Anteater series) is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. Features engaging illustrations by Ellie O'Shea and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com.'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Angels have the power to guide and protect us throughout daily life, and this collection of bedtime stories introduces their loving energy to your child. The tales are both magical and compelling with settings and characters sure to capture the imagination of every child. Offering a gentle introduction to the techniques of meditation and visualisation the stories will boost children's creativity and confidence and also help them to relax before a good night's sleep. Features 22 superbly illustrated stories on a range of inspiring themes - from having confidence in your own abilities to experiencing the joy of sharingDiscover a world of amazing characters, including bold circus stars, unpredictable princes and princesses and fearless explorersEach story is accompanied by affirmations that draw out its positive messagesProvides guidance on using the stories as a launching pad for developing your child's imagination and creativity

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Independent Reading Yellow stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 3 (Yellow) in classroom reading lessons. In this story, Rabbit and Mouse start showing off - but Rabbit cannot hop quite as high as he would like!

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Discover how maps have evolved and changed over time as our own understanding of the world has developed. This information book was written by Karen Wallace. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. This book focuses on adjacent consonants with long vowel phonemes. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Independent Reading Yellow stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 3 (Yellow) in classroom reading lessons. In this story, Rabbit and Mouse start showing off - but Rabbit cannot hop quite as high as he would like!

The Sleepy Dinosaur is a fun story for young dinosaur fans who are beginning to read on their own. Perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band pink 1B. This sleepy dinosaur just cannot find the perfect place to sleep - until he's snuggled up in bed! The Tiddlers series features fun stories with a word count of fewer than 50 words for children who are just starting to read. A word list at the beginning of the story allows for a quick check of the reader's ability to read and understand words before reading, and a spot the picture puzzle at the end of the story encourages rereading for pleasure. Compiled in consultation with Catherine Glavina, PGCE Primary and Early Years Course Leader, The Centre for Professional Education, University of Warwick.

Derek is a cat who wants to join the police force. If dogs can do it, why not cats? Luckily Sergeant Malcolm is a cat lover and soon the pair of them are sent off on a top secret mission to track down a pair of cunning criminals known as the Mouse and the Boxer.

A classic funny and moving coming-of-age story.

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Flash Harriet has a problem. The ostrich eggs at a nearby farm are being stolen. Without them her father can’t do his famous musical performance, and the farm will have to be sold. Who’s stealing the eggs, and why do they want them? Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: A mystery storyCurriculum links: CitizenshipThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Kissanpennut ovat kateissa, ja niiden emo on kovin huolissaan. Toisessa kirjassa taas hanhen pesä on tyhjä: sen muna on varastettu! Ratkeavatko arvoitukset, kun etsiväkoira laittaa kaikki nuuskijantaitonsa peliin? Kaksi kivaa tavutettua Etsiväkoira-uutuutta aloitteleville lukijoille suunnatussa Kirja käteen -sarjassa.