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Charlie The Smart Elephant


Jeff Harris - 2016
     It's an engaging story that's fun and easy to read - allowing your child to not only discover life's lessons, but also to learn to read with ease. Your child will love Charlie as he takes your little ones on a journey of discovery at his new days as an adopted pet. FREE BONUS : FREE BUNDLE TO BOOST THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR KIDS

Creeptastic: The diary of a misunderstood creeper and how he saved Steve's life (An unofficial Minecraft autobiography)


Dr. Block - 2015
     What does he think about his looks? When will he make some friends? And what exactly is it that draws him and the other creepers to Steve? Creeptastic is another awesome unofficial Minecraft book from Dr. Block!

The Poo Poo Book: A Book for Children to Enjoy and Learn about Toilet Time–Make Potty Training Easy and Fun!


Mark Bacera - 2018
    Read along as each kid "poops" out all different kinds of wacky foods. Can your kid guess all of these funky "P" themed foods before they're completely "pooped" out? Enjoy this cute story and laugh together with your kid! Learn more about Poop Join Professor Poop as he lectures about the shapes and colors of Good Poop and Bad Poop. Help your child have an interest about his own Poop. Your kid will learn to tell a parent or guardian when his or her Poop is out of the ordinary!

Read & Respond: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas


Eileen Jones
    This title includes notes and activities that reflect the way that teachers teach and include shared texts, guided reading notes, reading activities, speaking and listening activities, writing projects and assessment guidance.

Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City


Rob Biddulph - 2021
    Fizzing with magic, danger, friendship and art, this exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she's pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad.

Buster the Talking Dog (Me Tawk Funny 2)


Neil McFarlane - 2015
    So he sets up a laboratory in his bedroom and starts mixing and boiling and evaporating and condensing ... Unfortunately things don't quite go according to plan. Will Hector's hard work pay off in the end? Find out in this shaggy dog story for kids aged 6 to 13. EXCERPT When Hector and his father arrived at the park, it looked like a bomb had dropped. There were feathers scattered around the duck pond, there were chairs and tables overturned at the café, there were ice cream cones scattered across the ground near the ice cream truck, there were kids crying by the swings, there were squirrels crying in the trees … It was a mess and no mistake. A police van was parked by the gate and a bunch of policemen were standing around. One of them was having his hand bandaged. Hector and his father approached them. “Excuse me, officer,” said Mr Dumble. “You haven't seen a dog, about so high, brown, with sticky-uppy ears, have you?” “Are you kidding?” said one of the police officers. “That's the canine who caused this salmagundi of discombobulation,” “Pardon?” said Mr Dumble. “The canis domesticus who instigated this cornucopia of pandemonium.” “Eh?” said Mr Dumble. The police chief came over. “Don't mind Larry,” said the chief. “He always uses big words when he's traumatized. What's the problem, sir?” “Well, um, you see, the thing is, it's like this …” said Mr Dumble. Look inside to find out how to get the first book in the series Me Tawk Funny Book One FOR FREE! tags: bedtime story, talking dog, talking animal, short stories for kids, short stories for children, bedtime stories for kids, funny bedtime story, kids ebook, free children's ebook, kindle kids book, dog chapter books, animal chapter books, school stories for kids, animal stories fiction in kids

Snowball Wars


Marcus Emerson - 2013
    Barely escaping, Jordan comes up with a plan for counter attack that could lead to the end of the war. If they want any chance of winning, Jordan and his friends will have to trudge half a block through the snow to safety, but with Max and his goons searching the entire neighborhood for them, it won't be easy.Snowball Wars is an 8000 word hilarious adventure for children, middle school students, and adults (who make the best snowballs).  Written by Marcus Emerson and Noah Child with art by David Lee.

Minecraft - Birth Of A Monster: (An Unofficial Free Minecraft®TM Book). (Monster Series Book 1)


Barry J. McDonald - 2015
    This is one minecraft chapter book that every diary of a minecraft herobrine fan should have on their device. Grab a copy today you won't be disappointed. *This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB. The trademark Minecraft is owned by Mojang AB; and other company names and/or trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only.

My Crazy Life (Nina the Friendly Vampire #1)


Katrina Kahler - 2018
    What are Glitters? Well obviously they glitter and they cause havoc and chaos among the humans. Why have you never heard of Glitters...well that's because only vampires can see them. And let's face it, you can't fight something that you are unaware of! But you've probably seen the results of Glitters on humans, they like to make humans do silly and naughty things. Why does a baby eat its own poop? Yes, Glitters! Why do teenagers dye their hair several colours when they know it is banned at school? Hmmm...Glitters again. Nina and her handsome (but naive brother) Frank meet up with some cool kids at their new school. Nina is particularly interested in a great-looking boy called Jimmy. Not only is he very handsome, but he also has a great personality and Nina and Jimmy immediately fall for each other. But that is where the moms get in the way. You see, Jimmy's family come from a long line of vampire hunters! Read this great adventure story to find out if the two teens can overcome their inherited differences and if the Glitters can be found and destroyed. If you liked Super Girl and Girl Power, you'll love this book. Perfect for boys and girls aged 9-12.

Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World


Konnie Huq - 2019
    Her best friend in the whole world is moving to Solihull because one of her dads has a new job there. Solihull?! Where even is that?! Cookie begs her parents for a pet to fill the void but they have given her an absolute NO. It would be way too expensive and way way too messy. But Cookie has never been a fan of the word 'no' so she visits the pet shop anyway and sets her heart on the sweetest cutest kitteniest kitten ever: Bluey. But then . . . DISASTER! The most ANNOYING boy she's ever met in her entire nine years goes into the pet shop, buys Bluey and renames her Nigel! And then he joins her year at school! And if that wasn't bad enough, he moves in next door to her. AAAAGGGGHHHHH! But it's not all bad . . . Cookie gets the chance to go on her favourite TV show, Brainbusters. It's only a chance though - she'll have to win the school science competition first. It shouldn't be too hard . . . all she has to do is keep her head down, and not get too over-excited. Unfortunately that's not Cookie's strong point.

Super Animals! (Disney Zootopia) (Step into Reading) (Step 2)


Rico Green - 2016
    Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia opens in theaters on March 4, 2016. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney Zootopia features collector cards and a shiny cover!

The Judy Moody Totally Awesome Collection: Books 1-6


Megan McDonald - 2007
    Jump-start a Judy Moody collection! A new boxed set makes it easy to keep track of her many hilarious moods.The first six Judy Moody adventures in one complete set.JUDY MOODYJUDY MOODY GETS FAMOUS!JUDY MOODY SAVES THE WORLD!JUDY MOODY PREDICTS THE FUTUREJUDY MOODY, M.D.: THE DOCTOR IS IN!JUDY MOODY DECLARES INDEPENDENCE

Diary of a Christmas Elf: Brand-new Christmas magic from the bestselling author of The Night I Met Father Christmas and The Day I Fell into a Fairytale


Ben Miller - 2021
    Pre-order now! All Tog wants to do is work in Santa's workshop and one wonderful day, the letter from Santa arrives: Tog has been selected as an apprentice elf! Making toys is a lot more technical and a lot less fun than Tog had imagined, and even though his new friend Holly tries to help him, he's quickly relegated to cleaning out the reindeer stables. But someone has been stealing the presents from the workshop and a case of mistaken identity finds Tog accused of being the culprit! Can Tog use his special Christmas magic to discover the real thief and save all the presents before Christmas Eve is over? A funny and heartwarming story about the true meaning of gift giving, from the King of Christmas, Ben Miller – the perfect stocking filler for all the family!    Praise for BookTrust pick The Night I Met Father Christmas:'A gorgeous tale brimming with the magic of Christmas. A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' Ruth Jones 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong 'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of Sky Song and Everdark 'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh

The Phantom of the Opera


Shannon Donnelly - 2011
    Her father, a famous musician, dies, and she is raised in the Paris Opera House with his dying promise of a protective angel of music to guide her. After a time at the opera house, she begins hearing a voice, who eventually teaches her how to sing beautifully. All goes well until Christine's childhood friend Raoul comes to visit his parents, who are patrons of the opera, and he sees Christine when she begins successfully singing on the stage. The voice, who is the deformed, murderous 'ghost' of the opera house named Erik, however, grows violent in his terrible jealousy, until Christine suddenly disappears. The phantom is in love, but it can only spell disaster.Retold for a juvenile audience from the Gaston Leroux original.

Oodles and Oodles of Noodley Noodles


Cindy Ninni Grant - 2020