Pip Jones

How has fashion changed throughout history? What did the Victorians wear? Why did everyone have to mend clothes in war times, rather than buy new ones? In this book, children jump into a time machine to find out what we wore! What We Wore is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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: 6-7 years

Lila and Barney are helping Queen Cassie to prepare for the Whispering Wood Waltz but they can’t believe their eyes when they find a large, miserable dragon sitting on their flowerbeds! Can Lila find a way to cheer up Dot the dragon and still be home in time for the waltz? Lila Scamp and the Dragon's Wish is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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: 6-7 years

Gus loves the hedgehog in his nan’s garden – but what happens to Huffkin in the winter? This beautiful fiction story was written by Pip Jones. Gus loves the hedgehog in his nan’s garden – but what happens to Huffkin in the winter? This beautiful fiction story was written by Pip Jones. Blue/Band 4 offers longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Non-fiction uses signs, labels and diagrams. This book focuses on adjacent consonants with long vowel phonemes. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

From the funniest voice in young fiction today, our first ever Squishy picture book sees Ava and her invisible cat go to Buckingham Palace to visit the Queen.A day out with Squishy could never be boring!When Squishy and Ava go on a trip to London, they can't resist the chance to explore the palace, but when they accidentally find the Queen, will she be able to see how wonderful Squishy is?'A surefire hit.' Guardian'Charming.' The Times'Bound to ensure catisfaction.' Independent'Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens.' BookTrust'In delightful rhyme reminiscent of Dr Seuss, this charmingly illustrated book is bound to become a bedtime fave.' Gurgle

Mummy's going away for three whole days!She's bound to miss home very much, so Ruby Roo decides to pack a suitcase with all the things she knows Mummy loves best.Uh-oh. Mummy's in for a wicked surprise!Join Ruby Roo and Barney Boo in the latest picture book sensation from Pip Jones - the funniest voice in young fiction today - and rising star illustrator, Laura Hughes.

In this non-fiction information book, that also acts as a quiz, children learn about healthy foods. Can they spot all the healthy snacks? Spot the Snacks! is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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: 4-5 years

Sometimes we can feel sad, angry or lonely. In this non-fiction book, children learn how they can address these different emotions and how to be there when a friend needs help or comfort. Be a Good Friend is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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: 5-6 years

It's raining, it's pouring.And Daddy is snoring.Mummy is working.Oh, EVERYTHING'S BORING.What can Ruby Roo do on a rainy day? Use her imagination! This jaunty, thrilling rhyming text sees these two intrepid explorers jet off to the jungle in their cardboard seaplane, and swing through the exotic pot plant canopy . . . encountering some strangely familiar characters on their way!Packed with humour, colour and adventure - and with tons of 'clues' for children to spot - this is the latest picture book sensation from Pip Jones and superstar illustrator, Laura Hughes.

A young Black girl builds confidence in her engineering skills as she helps an injured crow fly again in this vibrant, STEAM-infused tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship. Izzy Gizmo's inventions are marvelous, magnificent...and often malfunction. Despite the fact that she loves to invent, it never seems to work out in her favor. But when she finds a crow with a broken wing, she has to help Izzy tries again and again to build the crow a new pair of wings, but nothing is working. Can Izzy overcome her failures? Or is her friend destined to live as a crow who can't fly? Author Pip Jones tells an inspiring story of creativity and perseverance in the face of failure while spotlighting friendship and intergenerational relationships. Bright, zany art from the acclaimed Sara Ogilvie adds to the zeal.

Piggy Handsome is a very confident guinea pig with a hugely inflated ego - he hails from a long line of very famous guinea pigs. But sadly Handsome STILL hasn't achieved world renown. Well, now he has a new plan to get his name on the telly - he'll be someone's hero! When pushing Jeff Budgie off a roof and 'saving' him fails spectacularly, Handsome is at his wits' end. Little does he know, however, that the dastardly Dixons have escaped prison and are seeking revenge for their capture. What's more, Dan and Dolly's ghastly greed has led them to kidnapping, and now someone really DOES need saving! Can Piggy Handsome save the day for real? And will it earn him the fame he so desperately desires?

Una bonita historia con inventos originales, como el te-mendo (para servir el t ) o el spagsonic remolino (para comer espaguetis); un cari oso abuelo, que est convencido de que no hay que tirar la toalla; un cuervo con personalidad, que ense a a la protagonista lo que significa la perseverancia, la empat a y el trabajo en equipo, todo ello acompa ado de divertidas ilustraciones que arrancar n una sonrisa en cada p gina. Izabelle Gizmo just loves to invent, but her inventions never seem to work the way she wants them to. And that makes her really mad When she finds a crow with a broken wing she just has to help. But will she be able to put her frustrations to one side and help her new friend fly again? In this story full of original inventions, Izabelle comes to learn the meaning of perseverance, empathy, and teamwork. The fun illustrations will make readers smile with the turn of every page.

This revised edition of this extremely popular introduction to social theory has been carefully and thoroughly updated with the latest developments in this continually changing field. Written in a refreshingly lucid and engaging style, Introducing Social Theory provides readers with a wide-ranging, well organized and thematic introduction to all the major thinkers, issues and debates in classical and contemporary social theory. Introducing Social Theory traces the development of social theorizing from the classical ideas about modernity of Durkheim, Marx and Weber, right up to a uniquely accessible review of the contemporary theoretical controversies in sociology that surround post-colonialism, gender and feminist theories, and public sociology. The ideal textbook for students of sociology at all levels, from A-level to undergraduates, Introducing Social Theory is remarkably easy to follow and understand. This new edition lives up to its predecessors' goal that students need never be intimidated by social theory again.

This revised edition of this extremely popular introduction to social theory has been carefully and thoroughly updated with the latest developments in this continually changing field. Written in a refreshingly lucid and engaging style, Introducing Social Theory provides readers with a wide-ranging, well organized and thematic introduction to all the major thinkers, issues and debates in classical and contemporary social theory. Introducing Social Theory traces the development of social theorizing from the classical ideas about modernity of Durkheim, Marx and Weber, right up to a uniquely accessible review of the contemporary theoretical controversies in sociology that surround post-colonialism, gender and feminist theories, and public sociology. The ideal textbook for students of sociology at all levels, from A-level to undergraduates, Introducing Social Theory is remarkably easy to follow and understand. This new edition lives up to its predecessors' goal that students need never be intimidated by social theory again.

Izzy is brilliant at making inventions - sheâ??ll try her hand at anything!

'Jeffry, I'm no mere guinea pig! I'm a Handsome. And Handsomes have always been famous. I simply cannot be the only Handsome in history to not be famous.'Piggy Handsome is a very confident Guinea pig with a hugely inflated ego - he hails from a long line of very famous Guinea pigs. But sadly Handsome hasn't yet achieved world renown. With the help of gruff-talking Jeffry the budgie and the inadvertent efforts of two dastardly villains Dan and Dolly Dixon, Handsome might realise his dream, get in the papers and save the day - without even realising. All in one day trip to the seaside!

Daddy, would you like a sandwich, with all your favourite things . . . ? Join one little girl on her quest to make her father the perfect sandwich, whether he likes it or not . . . You're in for a wicked surprise!From Squishy McFluff author Pip Jones and bright new talent Laura Hughes, this is a brilliantly funny board book perfect for ages 1+.

Watch out! There's a chocolate monster on the loose! This utterly delightful chocolatey story is the latest picture book sensation from Pip Jones - the funniest voice in young fiction today - and rising star illustrator, Laura Hughes.BREAKING NEWS: a chocolate monster is on the loose! Keep watch, and closeall cupboard doors.No chocolate bar's secure.If left at large, The Chunk will turn up at YOUR house, for sure.And worse still this fiend will make sure you take the blame! Keep your eyes peeled and join in the hunt for The Chunk in this brilliant new picture book charmingly illustrated by rising star Laura Hughes.'A bubbly picture book on a chocolatey theme.' Lovereading4kids'Delectable rhyming treat.' Red Reading Hub

The North Pole and the South Pole are the coldest places on Earth. Many people think that the two poles must be very similar, but in this fascinating photographic non-fiction book, you will discover that they are actually quite different. North Pole, South Pole is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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: 5-6 years

Uki and her family live near the North Pole and when winter comes, the sun goes away completely and doesn't return until the spring. How will Uki and her parents fill their days during the long polar nights? Find out in this enchanting, beautifully illustrated storybook. The Long Polar Night is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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: 5-6 years

Join Lila Scamp and her friends at Dooberry Dingle Fairy School as they learn how to use fairy magic! It will only take Lila one flick of her new magic wand to do all her chores ... but what happens when the magic runs out? Lily Scamp and the Magic Wand iis part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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: 5-6 years