Nandini Nayar

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: Pack of 4: More Stories contains: Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: Wali Dad Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: The Turtle Who Talked Too Much Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: The Orange Tree Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: The King and the Cockerel The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: Pack of 24: More Stories contains: Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: Wali Dad Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: The Turtle Who Talked Too Much Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: The Orange Tree Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 8: The King and the Cockerel The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

An endearing story of how the birthday of God Ganesh is celebrated by one family. It's a big day for Neeraj and Nitin: they are helping Ai and Baba get ready to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. As they run errands, clean their room and put up decorations, there is a very important question they can't stop thinking about: how many modaks will they get to eat? This sweet tale includes authentic details of the food, clothing and traditions surrounding Ganesh Chaturthi. It can be read aloud to toddlers and read independently by older children.

Something strange is happening to Grandpa. Words and names are slipping away, and favourite faces and places are becoming distant memories. As Grandpa's family seems to be losing him, it is up to Neha to remind them about the things he stood for. She shares his adventures and spins his stories, but will that help them remember Grandpa and celebrate him?

Bindia's parents work long hours, and can't afford to repaint the house. But Bindia dreams of a brightly coloured home in green, red and pink. She's not sure how to make it happen... until she meets her neighbour 'Plant Lady', who gives her some seeds and lots of encouragement! This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 6 to 7 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. - Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

DeScriPtionMaymo is an orphan girl growing up in Joshi Ma's home for children inSongarh. The day she turns eleven, Maymo discovers that she is a storytellerwith stories bubbling and frothing inside her, waiting to spew out of hermouth. When Maymo breaks the Story Law, she has to run away to escape thefearsome Story Sensors, and ends up in a strange school at the edge of aforest. In this school, no one dares tell stories and everyone eats the terriblefood cooked in the school kitchens. But slowly Maymo discovers that thereare hidden pockets of resistance. The children crave stories-as much as theywant good food-and she and a few others are determined to tell them. But can they escape the long arm of the law that wants to crush theirimagination? Can they show the rulers of the land that stories are essential andgive hope? Will the stories that connect and nourish win over narrow truths? Find out, in this funny yet deeply moving adventure tale from award-winningwriter Nandini Nayar.

When summer camp is so sweet, can you run from all the fun? Raj is going to what has to be the worst summer camp ever--Camp Sweets, where they teach children how to become expert sweet-makers. Yes, his mother is the owner of the Tasty Mithai Bhandar that serves the best gulab jamuns, jalebis, rasgullas and other delectable confections in town. But has anyone ever asked him what he wants? Certainly not to be anywhere near laddoos and imartis. Grumpy and annoyed, he turns up at Camp Sweets determined to not learn anything. Yet, there are boys and girls here who adore sweets. As Raj whips up one Indian dessert after another, he finds that with all the crazy cooking and new friendships, Camp Sweets is a summer camp like no other. And the kitchen is where monstrously sweet adventures begin...