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The Red Sky At Night
Jo Thomas - 2015
A sparkling short story from the bestselling author of The Oyster Catcher, available exclusively in ebook.
The Emotions Book : A Little Story About BIG Feelings (Brave Kids Press)
Liz Fletcher - 2021
The Agent With a Bone to Pick
D.R. Tara - 2014
After finding him on the road and adopting him, his parents give him a life that most dogs could only imagine, riding with Mummy on her scooter and playing cricket with Daddy. In Story 1, Jack spies on Mummy as she shops in a mall. In doing so, he foils the efforts of a robber who tried to steal Mummy’s purse. His efforts result in an invitation to join the police force as a special agent. In Story 2, Jack goes undercover to solve a case of looting in the neighbourhood. In story 3 Jack finds a great friend in Scoobie, and the two friends spend quality time playing together.
The Great Dinosaur Race
Lily Lexington - 2012
Join them as they race through forests, tracks, over flips and more. Each brother believes they have the best dinosaur, who will win?The story ends with a great lesson about teamwork and being able to get along that all parents will love.- Beautiful illustrations with many amusing scenes.- Rhyming lines help engage your child and sustain interest.- Your child will be enthralled and love to read this story over and over.
Some Days
María Wernicke - 2012
Down this passageway, it is not cold, there is no danger, and nothing bad can ever happen—and the person she longs for is with her again. The only problem is that, on some days, the passageway is not there. But maybe, together, mother and daughter can find a way to carry that feeling with them always.First published in Argentina, this lovely picture book will tug on the heartstrings of anyone who knows what it means to miss a loved one.
Dad's Birthday
Roderick Hunt - 2015
It is based on Oxford Reading Tree which is used in 80% of primary schools. Read With Biff, Chip and Kipper Level 2 Phonics storybooks have been specially written to allow children to practise their letters and sounds as they do at school. Fun plots, familiar characters and carefully levelled text create the perfect combination to build children's confidence and enjoyment of reading. Level 2 practises single letter sounds like 'f' and two letters that make one sound such as 'ff' and combining those sounds to read simple one and two syllable words. These sounds are introduced at Level 2: s a t p i n m d g o c k ck e u r h b f ff l ll ss j x y z zz. Each book includes two stories as well as practical tips and ideas for you to use when you reading with your child and fun activities. Visit the Oxford Owl web site for practical advice, all you need to know about phonics and lots of fun activities and free eBooks. With plenty of support available inside the book and online phonics practice at home has never been so fun or so easy!
Funny Cat: An "I Love Reading" Level 1 Sight Word Reader
Cindy Bracken - 2012
This level one reader uses words directly from the Dolch Pre-primer Word List. Perfect for shared reading or those just beginning to read alone. By bestselling author Cindy Bracken.
The Mango Tree and Other Stories
Rachna Srivastava - 2013
Each tale discusses an important aspect of childhood and how a child might come to understand it. Young readers will be able to easily relate to the honest and innocent characters, and enjoy the situations those characters find themselves in. The lessons they will learn comprise an important part of growing up.
Jethro and the Jumbie
Susan Cooper - 1979
Angry at his brother for not taking him deep-sea fishing, Jethro stomps off, meets a jumbie, and enlists its help in changing his brother's mind.
Around the World in 80 men
Brandi Ratliff - 2013
*Hawaii*Brazil*New Zealand*Sweden*Florida*****Special Note to readers*****Morgan is a high-end call girl. Her clients are gorgeous, wealthy and they know how to please a woman. This contains hot, super hot, boiling lava hot, scenes! Here's what's not going to happen: They gazed at each other longingly, desire filling them to the core. She blushed and offered her hand to his. With her head hung low, the two retreated to the bedroom for some adult time. Here's what will happen: Oh, just kidding, I can't write that here! What are you waiting for??? Click the button and follow Morgan as she goes around the world in 80 men.
Hothal
Bharathi Vyas
When her father is exiled from his kingdom, Hothal disguises herself as a man and fights alongside the valient Odha, who she eventually falls deeply in love with.
Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes Around the World
Rebecca Gerlings - 2016
With journeys to the South Pole, snowy mountain tops, the jungle and the desert, this is a colourful and action-packed Peppa adventure.
Short or tall doesn't matter at all: A story about being different and what's important in life (Mindful Mia #1)
Asaf Rozanes - 2018
Every child goes through struggles to fit in or find their place in a world that is often confusing and sometimes cruel.
In this insightful and inspiring book, children will learn what is really important in life:
Kindness
Acceptance
Learning to be themselves
This lesson is universal and applies to both children and parents alike.
Selected Columns
Taslima Nasrin - 1991
Through her unsentimental and unadorned style, Taslima Narseen shows vividly how women have always been treated as objects in a patriarchal society, how religious diktats continuously strive to chain her further and how every social and familial relationship is marred by male lust for power and domination. Narseen takes us on a tour of Bangladesh's history to pinpoint the high points of women's exploitation.