Naomi Jones

The Wild Buddies are warm-hearted African animal characters who solve problems and help each other. This series is full of energy and includes contexts young children can relate to, like muddy fun, races, sharing, and hide and seek. Playing, laughing and having fun together, the Wild Buddies are Herb the hippo, Gus the giraffe, Meg the bat, Zig and Jazz the zebras, and other animals they meet along the way. Engaging, beautifully illustrated stories set around maths topics (matched to the UK Reception Primary Maths curriculum and White Rose Maths), these books mirror the maths vocabulary and concepts that children learn in class. Supporting questions deepen maths learning and save the effort of teachers or parents. This pack includes three copies of each book in the Stories for Maths Reception Wild Buddies series.

The Wild Buddies are warm-hearted African animal characters who solve problems and help each other. This series is full of energy and includes contexts young children can relate to, like muddy fun, races, sharing, and hide and seek. Playing, laughing and having fun together, the Wild Buddies are Herb the hippo, Gus the giraffe, Meg the bat, Zig and Jazz the zebras, and other animals they meet along the way. Engaging, beautifully illustrated stories set around maths topics (matched to the UK Reception Primary Maths curriculum and White Rose Maths), these books mirror the maths vocabulary and concepts that children learn in class. Supporting questions deepen maths learning and save the effort of teachers or parents. This pack includes one copy of each book in the Stories for Maths Reception Wild Buddies series.

This pack contains six books. There is one copy of each of the Readerful Rise Pack A titles at Oxford Reading Level 9: The Adventures of Daisy and Red: Theft in Timgad!; My Holiday on Planet Earth; The Theatre Mystery; Jane Goodall's Wild Life; Superhero Plants; The Rap Lesson. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

Yash's mum has just finished decorating his room and it's all clean and tidy. Yash promises his mum that he will keep it clean and tidy. But then Yash gets busy and forgets all about his room. Before long, it's full of bugs and bees and even foxes who decide to make it their home. Soon there's no room for Yash in his room! What will Yash do? This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing, in particular personal responsibility Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Leila and Maya were best friends. That is, until new girl Phoebe joins their class. Then Maya only wants to play with Phoebe and Leila feels very alone and left out. She remembers that her teacher told her about a friendship bench, somewhere to sit if you're feeling lonely and need a friend. Before long, she has lots more friends, including Leila and Maya. This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at how to build positive friendships. Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Nia's parents have to work in the holidays so they ask Gran to come and stay. Nia thinks summer won't be fun as surely Gran won't know how to make friendship bracelets or climb trees with her. But Nia's gran surprises her and, together, they discover that you're never too old or too young to have fun and learn new things. This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at families and respecting others. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers. Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Jack is scared of the dark and while trying to get to sleep, he hears odd noises. It's a group of animals who have noticed he seems scared and want to show him why they think the night is the best part of the day. They take him outside on an adventure where he learns all about nocturnal animals and show him that the dark is nothing to be scared of. This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing and how health is important. It also introduces science information about nocturnal animals. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers. Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Yash's mum has just finished decorating his room and it's all clean and tidy. Yash promises his mum that he will keep it clean and tidy. But then Yash gets busy and forgets all about his room. Before long, it's full of bugs and bees and even foxes who decide to make it their home. Soon there's no room for Yash in his room! What will Yash do? This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing, in particular personal responsibility Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Leila and Maya were best friends. That is, until new girl Phoebe joins their class. Then Maya only wants to play with Phoebe and Leila feels very alone and left out. She remembers that her teacher told her about a friendship bench, somewhere to sit if you're feeling lonely and need a friend. Before long, she has lots more friends, including Leila and Maya. This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at how to build positive friendships. Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Nia's parents have to work in the holidays so they ask Gran to come and stay. Nia thinks summer won't be fun as surely Gran won't know how to make friendship bracelets or climb trees with her. But Nia's gran surprises her and, together, they discover that you're never too old or too young to have fun and learn new things. This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at families and respecting others. Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

Jack is scared of the dark and while trying to get to sleep, he hears odd noises. It's a group of animals who have noticed he seems scared and want to show him why they think the night is the best part of the day. They take him outside on an adventure where he learns all about nocturnal animals and show him that the dark is nothing to be scared of. This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of health and wellbeing and how health is important. It also introduces science information about nocturnal animals. Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy. Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children's Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024

A fabulously festive picture book packed with adorable Christmas decoration characters in a race to the top of the tree. Who will be the winner?It's nearly Christmas, and that can only mean one thing... it's time to decorate the tree!Star and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can't wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down?A fun and festive picture book that's perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas.

It's Matilda's first day at The Meadows and she's very excited. But when Mummy goes to say goodbye, Matilda isn't happy. She doesn't want Mummy to go. The next day, Mummy has a helpful suggestion. She draws two hug buttons-one on Matilda's wrist and one on her own. Then, when Matilda wants a hug, or wants to give one, she can press the hug button and know that Mummy is thinking about her too. From the award-winning duo, Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown, comes a warm embrace of a book about learning to cope with separation.

When Sneaky, a hungry tortoise, arrives in Canopy City, she proposes a competition to find the heaviest fruit. The Wild Buddies are keen to join in. After building a balance scale, everyone gathers round to see who the winner will be. Will they find out what Sneaky is up to?Stories for Maths helps develop maths success through the power of story.

This pack contains six copies of each of the Readerful Rise Pack A titles at Oxford Reading Level 9: The Adventures of Daisy and Red: Theft in Timgad!; My Holiday on Planet Earth; The Theatre Mystery; Jane Goodall's Wild Life; Superhero Plants; The Rap Lesson. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

Saffron is not sure about poetry. Then she discovers it's the perfect way to express herself! The Rap Lesson is at Oxford Reading Level 9. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

Reipas kuvakirja johdattaa ymmärtämään lukivaikeutta ja jokaisen omaa ainutlaatuisuutta. Tuuli on kotinsa pienin mutta äänekkäin asukas. Hänestä on ihanaa juosta ja hyppiä! Kun hän tulee kotiin, naapuritkin kuulevat sen. Kun Tuuli aloittaa esikoulun, kaikki on uutta ja yhtäkkiä myös VAIKEAA – erityisesti lukeminen! Elämästä katoaa kaikki ilo, eivätkä naapuritkaan enää tiedä, milloin Tuuli on kotona. Pystyvätkö isä, opettaja ja koulukaverit auttamaan, jotta Tuuli olisi taas entinen iloinen itsensä? Ehkäpä erilaisuus onkin Tuulin SUPERVOIMA!