Martin Waddell

Ben and Bobo are painting, they're having lots of fun, but Bobo is very clumsy and things keep going wrong. Soon it's complete chaos, but, in the end, the finished result is a big surprise. Martin Waddell's hilarious story is accompanied by lively, humorous illustrations by Julian Mosedale. Read B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusionText type: A story with predictable structure and patterned language.An accident map on pages 14-15 illustrates all the things that went wrong for Bobo during his painting activity with Ben.Curriculum links: Personal, Social and Emotional DevelopmentThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading! TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. This pack contains 36 books, six of each of: Cornflake Coin, Dustbin, Fast Frog, Half Price Hero, Micro the Metal Dog, The Ghost Ship.

Novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading! TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. This pack contains 6 books, one of each of: Cornflake Coin, Dustbin, Fast Frog, Half Price Hero, Micro the Metal Dog, The Ghost Ship.

Bert’s Band like to play as they march down the street. When they win the cup, they arrive back at their home town at midnight, and very carefully remove their shoes and socks so as not to disturb the townsfolk as they march down the street – playing at full belt! This lively text is ideal to read aloud, with lots of opportunities to join in. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Text type – A humorous story.At the end of the story is a poster by the bandstand in the park, advertising Bert’s band, which is an ideal cue for further discussion and supports writing activities outside the reading session.Curriculum links – Science: sounds and hearing; Citizenship: taking part.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Four comedic spy classics repackaged for a new generation. Critically acclaimed on their original publication and adapted to the big screen, these four near-parodies of the British spy novel feature the caddish anti-hero Gerald Otley, who finds himself uprooted from his life as common conman and dropped into the role of super spy.It starts as it always does for Gerald Otley, a petty theft gone wrong. But when the bodies of associates (Otley doesn't really have friends) start turning up dead, he suddenly finds himself caught in a much larger web than he imagined. Recruited by the alluring and enigmatic "Grace" and blackmailed into service, Otley finds himself playing at spy in a realm he only half understands. As readers soon find, it turns out that being a fast-talking conman is all it takes to succeed as a spy--as long as Grace is around to break bones and generally pull you out of the fire.

Welcome to the wonderful fairytale world of Hans Christian Andersen . . . retold for today's children in Scots for the very first time. This classic collection brings together nine favourite stories, from the fun and humour of the proud Emperor with his splendid new clothes, to the gentle sadness of the Little Mermaid. With a colourful cast of witches, princesses, toys and animals, this rich and varied collection is guaranteed to delight and entertain readers young and old. Emma Chichester Clark's glorious illustrations bring the tales vividly to life, making this book a joy to share and a gift to treasure.NINE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES TELLT IN SCOTS FOR THE FIRST TIME:The Princess and the PeaTRANSLATIT BY ELAINE C. SMITHThe Ugly Deukie (The Ugly Duckling)TRANSLATIT BY SHANE STRACHANThe Tindel-Box (The Tinderbox)TRANSLATIT BY THOMAS CLARKThe Wee Match Lassie (The Littttle Match Girl)TRANSLATIT BY JAMES ROBERTSONThe High Heid Yin's New Claes (The Emperor's New Clothes)TRANSLATIT BY VAL McDERMIDThe Tin Sodger (The Tin Soldier)TRANSLATIT BY MATTHEW FITTThe Princess and the Grumpumphieman (The Swineherd)TRANSLATIT BY SUSI BRIGGSThe Nichtingale (The Nightingale)TRANSLATIT BY ASHLEY DOUGLASThe Wee Sea Quine (The Little Mermaid)TRANSLATIT BY SHEENA BLACKHALL

The baby owls came out of their house, and they sat on the tree and waited.A big branch for Sarah, a small branch for Percy, and an old piece of ivy for Bill. When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.

Det er en kald vinternatt. Okse ligger i den varme og gode stallen. Plutselig står noen i døråpningen. Hvem er det som vil inn? Fortellingen bygger på juleevangeliet, men også på legendestoff om natten da Jesus ble født, da det hersket en spesiell fred.

"There aren't many 'baby books' that convey this kind of emotional richness supported by a perfect artistic form." -- Washington Post Book World When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Beautifully nuanced illustrations capture the anxious owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, ending this comforting tale with a sense of celebration.

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Det är en kall natt och oxen ligger i sitt stall. Där inne i är det varmt och skönt. Plötsligt står någon i dörröppningen. Vem är det som vill komma in? Rum för en liten är en stämningsfull bok med underbara illustrationer. Läs om djuren som välkomnar Jesus den första julnatten. Jason Cockcroft är en av Englands främsta barnboksillustratörer. Martin Wadell är prisbelönt irländsk författare som bland annat tilldelats HC Anderson-medaljen, barnlitteraturens främsta utmärkelse.

A tender tale to remind the youngest of children that Mommy always comes back. "I want my mommy " Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can't help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Stunning illustrations from striking perspectives capture the anxious little owls as they worry. Not surprisingly, joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greet the mother's return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.

A modern classic, Owl Babies reassures young children that Mummy will always come home.“The perfect picture book” Guardian Owl Babies is a comforting read for any toddler who has ever worried about mum leaving them alone, or any child starting pre-school for the very first time. Sarah, Percy and Bill the baby owls wake one night to find their mother gone. And as the darkness gathers and they perch patiently on their branch waiting for her return, oh how they worry! Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mum been so sensitively told or so beautifully rendered as in this tale from picture book masters, Patrick Benson and Martin Waddell; this edition is one to share and treasure.

A charming story of family and a day on the water. Out on Blue Lake with his parents Old Goat and Turkey, Small Pig is ready for an adventure. "I'm Captain Commander " Small Pig said. "Aye aye, Captain Small Pig " yawned Old Goat. "You are in charge of this boat " But Small Pig soon tires of rowing and falls asleep. Before they know it, the boat is drifting across the lake, and grumpy Turkey is in for a soaking Martin Waddell's quirky tale and charming characters, coupled with Susan Varley's evocative illustrations, makes for a gentle, delightful story filled with quiet adventure.