Interest age: from c 4 years

Here is a rhyming celebration of what it means to be brave by author Caryl Hart and illustrator Zoe Waring. There are all sorts of ways to be brave every day. This picture book highlights and celebrates the different ways that children tackle the difficult things in life - whether it's speaking u...

Thomas is fed up of spending so much time with his annoying family. But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! But life is not quite as he expected.

This story is part of 'Reading Champion', a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). 'Jumping in Puddles' shows Harry, who loves jumping in puddles, find a puddle deeper than ...

Nicky Claus works with his three uncles in a magic toyshop. When he notices a child who can't afford a toy, he has an amazing idea and - with the help of his uncles and some flying reindeer - the legend of Father Christmas is born.

A castle. A knight. A quest! When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to the Middle Ages, they're looking for a knight. Instead, they find the Great Hall of a castle where a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests!

Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go? Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explore...

'Read It Yourself' is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books, written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.

'Lily and the Shed' shows a girl determined to make the perfect den in an old shed - and with some hard work, she gets it just right! 'Reading Champion' offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

I bet you think you know this story. Meet Red Riding Hood as you've never seen her before in this hilarious picture book twist on a classic fairy tale. After Wolfie gobbles Grandmamma in one big bite, he turns his attention to Miss Red Riding Hood. But little does he know, this small girl has a d...

When Luna dances, she feels like the world's volume turns up, like all colours brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and - falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise?