Val is almost 50 years old. Her life hasn't turned out the way she thought it was would when she was young. Had she read the signs wrong? No she had too many good things in her life to think that her habit of looking for signs had somehow got it wrong. But as the bells chime on the eve of her fiftieth year; Val recalls her journey. The laughter; the tears; family and friends. Oh and her husbands; all three of them. Not all together; but now all very much ex. Show Me a Sign is an ordinary story but just like our lives there is nothing ordinary about us. We all live extraordinary lives and I know that you will enjoy reading Val's. She is one of us
'The Yeti in the Library' is a travel book with a difference. 2012 was a year in which documented abuses of human rights reached alarming heights in Tibet. At the same time, there was an unprecedented number of self-immolations, as individual Tibetans made a fiery protest against the continuing erosion of their language, culture, religion and freedom.As a foreign teacher in Dharamshala, centre of the Tibetan exile community in India, the author witnessed the pain of her Tibetan students and friends as the tragic year unfolded. But amidst the sadness she found humour, compassion and a determination to continue the Tibetans' non-violent struggle for freedom. 'The Yeti in the Library' is a testament to the bravery and character of a people in exile, set against the fascinating background of life in northern India. By the same author: 'Between Monks and Monkeys'.
At fifteen, George Wray knows she is far too old for family holidays. So she tells her parents one little lie. Which leads to her joining step-sister Becky at the amazing Forest Music Festival. And to meeting gorgeous, secretive Finn. Then having to tell one or two more lies... Unfortunately, she isn't the only one who's lying. For Finn the Forest Festival means unwelcome memories and dangerous deals. He's worried about Beck and knows the last person she should have brought along is her pretty, na ve little sister. His plan was to keep his head down and leave everyone to deal with their secrets. But how can he do that now?
All you need to encourage a love and enthusiasm for reading and writing from a young age. Benefit from the experience of key educators across the Caribbean regions who have carefully designed this resource to give your students exactly the right introduction to the Language Arts curriculum.-Ensure a steady transition from Creole to Standard English with an introductory section on language acquisition in the Teacher Guides called Language Strategy. -Cover technicality of grammar, vocabulary and syntax using picture cues and writing as well as reading and reading comprehension. -Offer exposure to many different forms of text with a variety of different text types and genres. -Connect reading and writing with templates, to make sure that students don't fall behind and progress evenly with both. Support for this student book is available from the accompanying Teacher's Guide 9781510414242.
All you need to encourage a love and enthusiasm for reading and writing from a young age. Benefit from the experience of key educators across the Caribbean regions who have carefully designed this resource to give your students exactly the right introduction to the Language Arts curriculum.-Ensure a steady transition from Creole to Standard English with an introductory section on language acquisition in the Teacher Guides called Language Strategy. -Cover technicality of grammar, vocabulary and syntax using picture cues and writing as well as reading and reading comprehension. -Offer exposure to many different forms of text with a variety of different text types and genres. -Connect reading and writing with templates, to make sure that students don't fall behind and progress evenly with both. Support for this student book is available from the accompanying Teacher's Guide 9781510414259.
Town Mouse visits Country Mouse. Will she like the sounds of the country? Country mouse visits Town Mouse. Will she like the sounds of the town? Town Mouse and Country Mouse is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
There are lots of animals to see at the city farm. In this book you will meet the lambs, goats, guinea pigs, donkeys and hens. They are all very noisy! What sounds do they make?The City Farm is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
When a small town is overrun by rats, the Pied Piper promises to help the townspeople by playing his musical pipe. What will the rats do when they hear his piping song? The Pied Piper is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
In this photographic guide to different types of music, you can find out about pop, rap, rock and hip-hop. Which music do you like best? Hip Hop! is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
The Fairy Grandmother helps Cinderella to go to the town party. Cinderella dances all night long but leaves in a hurry and loses her shoe. Will the prince be able to find her and return it? Cinderella is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
An illustrated instruction book to explore the party game, 'Monkey says'. Copy monkey each time he performs an action, but make sure you look and listen carefully or you will be out! Monkey Says is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
Miss Bun bakes a gingerbread man, who very suddenly jumps up and runs away! As he runs he meets all sorts of animals who join the chase to catch him. Will the fox help him to cross the river and escape? The Gingerbread Man is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
T This photographic guide provides step-by-step instructions for how to make popcorn. What noise does it make as it puffs up in the pan? Listen and wait - it should taste great! Popcorn is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
Tom Thumb is tiny and he has to take care wherever he goes! He hides in Puja's pyjama pocket as she is going to bed, but will she spot him? Tom Thumb is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age 3-4.
