Interest age: from c 4 years

'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.

Milly can't wait to spend a summer at Grandad's cottage by the sea, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps' Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he's too old to go to the London celebrations, especially now Gramps isn't around any more, but Milly has an idea to get the...

A powerful and compassionate introduction to homelessness, and the need for kindness, understanding and friendship. No one knows who Grace is. One day, she appeared in a shop doorway in a sleeping bag, with a cat called Luna, surrounded by strange things. When Jess and her mum strike up a friends...

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!

'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.

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...

Luna is wowed by her local community garden, there are squashes and runner beans, potatoes and tomatoes and even an apple tree. But each plant hides a story. Grandpa and Nana show her the Callaloo their family grew in Jamaica. It's time for Luna to grab a trowel and sow seeds that will tell a new...

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).

When Paloma goes to visit her family in Trinidad, she doesn't feel that she fits in. But Tante Janet has a story to tell her: An ancient story of warrior queens and talking drums, of treasures and tales that span thousands of years - a story that Paloma shares in, because her story starts in Afri...

Norma and Belly want pizza. Hot, cheesy, tasty pizza. Too bad no one will deliver. So they must get creative to nab a slice! Even if it means taking on a wild beast. With the help of their friends these squirrels are up to any task.