Daniel Postgate

The Clangers memorably spoke in a language played on swannee whistles.No one expected them to have scripts.But they did.Within an ancient barn nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, Smallfilms founders Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin created one of the most beloved BBC children’s series of the twentieth century: Clangers.Clangers: The Complete Scripts 1969–1974 is the ultimate compendium of scripts from the original two series of the show in one lavishly illustrated volume. These previously unseen scripts sit alongside original writing from Daniel Postgate – son of the original creator Oliver Postgate – exploring the inspiration for and lasting cultural impact of the show, new and historical photographs, Peter’s original illustrations, Oliver’s handwritten musical notations and more.The joyful revelation that the Clangers’ often colourful words were scripted in English brings an exciting new dimension to the Smallfilms legacy.

This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Year 4 Grey A (NC level 3a) fiction novel … On her way home from school, Veronica Witworth is approached by the Guardians – an advanced alien race. They need her help! Transformed into Rocket Ronnie, she battles against the evil alien, Vortex. Can she save the entire human race from becoming a black void of nothingness?

This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Year 4 Grey B (NC level 4c) fiction novel … Veronica Witworth is Rocket Ronnie – Defender of the Human Race. An evil gang of aliens called the Bleekoids are planning to build an intergalactic highway through the solar system and concrete over Earth. Can Rocket Ronnie save Earth from the Bleekoids' evil plan?

Oliver Postgate is widely regarded as the greatest children's storyteller of the modern era. His work, which included The Clangers, Ivor the Engine, The Pogles, Noggin the Nog and, most famously, Bagpuss, is beloved by generations. In this delicious memoir Oliver Postgate describes how he came to create his stories and characters, developing innovative techniques of animation and puppetry alongside his friend and co-producer Peter Firmin. Amazingly, almost all of Oliver's films were made in a cowshed in Kent on a budget of next to nothing. The story of Oliver Postgate's extraordinary and adventurous life, and the wonderful characters who populated it - both real and imagined - is witty, charming, beautifully remembered and exquisitely told.

In this spine-tickling traditional tale, an old woman finds a hairy toe – and soon the owner comes looking for it!While out picking beans an old woman finds a hairy toe – and soon wishes she hadn't – especially when its owner comes looking for it... Humorously illustrated by Daniel Postgate this spine-tickling traditional tale is perfect for halloween and shouts to be read out loud!