{"title":"Books by Charlotte Guillain","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781803380117","title":"What the Elephant Heard","description":"\u003cp\u003eTold in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a heard of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search for a water hole. The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43128050712754,"sku":"9781803380117","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":57685685174645,"sku":"9781913519087","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781803380117.jpg?v=1792598833"},{"product_id":"9780241563465","title":"5 Funny Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCount and spot the animals in this fun, rhyming picture book!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom racing bears, to bouncing frogs and sailing goats, this \u003cb\u003ecounting\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003enumber bonds\u003c\/b\u003e picture book encourages children to learn basic sums through play and interactivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect \u003cb\u003emaths book for 4 year olds to 6 year olds. \u003c\/b\u003eWith \u003cb\u003eplayful characters \u003c\/b\u003eto spot and \u003cb\u003ebouncy rhyming text \u003c\/b\u003eto support their early learning in a fun way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43172828676274,"sku":"9780241563465","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241563465_a1fa272e-017c-4829-a07f-08443585690a.jpg?v=1786012140"},{"product_id":"9781913519162","title":"An Invitation to the Ballet Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrab your very own VIP access pass and enter the wonderful world of the ballet theatre. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever wondered how ballet dancers stay strong and avoid injury? Or how the magical scenes on stage are created by the set department? Step behind the scenes of the ballet theatre with your very own access-all-areas invitation to find out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how stunning costumes are designed and see the thousands of shoes stored in the shoe room. Watch the dancers put on dramatic makeup, elaborate wigs and headdresses to create their characters. Discover the magic and wonder of performance night as the dancers prepare to dance Swan Lake. As you turn the pages you'll read the stories of other famous ballets such as \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Firebird\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith beautifully intricate illustrations, you'll discover more wonderful details each time you return.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57685928149365,"sku":"9781803380988","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":43205876220082,"sku":"9781913519162","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781803380988.jpg?v=1792599173"},{"product_id":"9780241563472","title":"6 Silly Dinosaurs","description":"\u003ci\u003eIt's time for count and seek - would you like to come and play?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet's count up all the dinosaurs and see who's here today!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCount and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture book. From T. rex magicians to dancing Diplodocus, this hilarious picture book encourages children to learn basic sums through play and interactivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs well as basic counting and sums, this book introduces children to numbers bond and fact friends for the number 6.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith playful characters to spot and bouncy rhyming text, this engaging picture book is perfect for sharing with a child to support their learning in a fun way.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43595631231154,"sku":"9780241563472","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241563472.jpg?v=1786012142"},{"product_id":"9780711271944","title":"The Sea Below My Toes","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the Look Closer series, this richly illustrated concertina book takes you on a journey through the deep dark waters, all the way down to the seabed, before floating back up to the surface.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A follow-up to \u003ci\u003eThe Street Beneath My Feet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Skies Above My Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe World Around Me, \u003c\/i\u003ethis visually stunning book ventures to the very bottom of the sea on a \u003cb\u003ejourney of discovery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through the waves and into the deep, you’ll spot all kinds of\u003cb\u003e weird and wonderful marine creatures,\u003c\/b\u003e explore the seabed and discover the impact humans have had on the underwater world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As you dive below the surface, past sea otters playing in fields of giant kelp, you will see\u003cb\u003e sea lions\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eshoals of mackerel \u003c\/b\u003eplaying in the shallows, before passing orcas hunting in pods in the deeper water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As well as animals,\u003cb\u003e discover the technology which is used under the sea\u003c\/b\u003e, from scuba breathing apparatus to oil pipelines and deep sea submarines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As you reach the very bottom of the sea, the 'twilight zone' where very little light can filter through, you will meet the \u003cb\u003emysterious creatures of the deep\u003c\/b\u003e such as Lanternfish and the luminous swell shark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book is part of the \u003cb\u003eLook Closer series\u003c\/b\u003e, a set of concertina books which help teach us about the mysteries which can be found in the world around us.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43599511158962,"sku":"9780711271944","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780711271944_cc07b5f7-f2e4-4772-b268-874ccd117470.jpg?v=1786014828"},{"product_id":"9780241622254","title":"Tell Your Own Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eIf you could choose your own story, what story would you tell? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin in and read along in this funny picture book where \u003cb\u003eYOU\u003c\/b\u003e pick the story. With \u003cb\u003eover 60 funny story options to choose\u003c\/b\u003e what happens next on each page, this \u003cb\u003einteractive book\u003c\/b\u003e encourages children to join in with the reading experience and practise using storytelling language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith so many different story options to choose each time, these books can be read and enjoyed again and again and again!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581238669490,"sku":"9780241622254","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241622254_60cc4ebe-c662-490f-9ba8-69a5ecb6ce6d.jpg?v=1786012357"},{"product_id":"9781444970630","title":"What Would You Say to a Dinosaur?","description":"What would YOU say to a dinosaur, who's never been to town before . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Would you like a banana?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStegosaurus has come to Dino Town to visit his Granny! But from the moment he steps off the train, nothing goes quite to plan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat would you say to a dinosaur who's never been to town before? Can you help him find his way? Or will Stegosaurus wind up covered in pants, socks and cake in a bit of a muddle . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith hilariously nonsensical questions and answers, unpredictable dino drama and plenty to spot on every page, this picture book is huge fun to read aloud and is sure to become a repeat-read family favourite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by bestselling, award-winning author auo Adam \u0026amp; Charlotte Guillain, with vibrant comic-style illustrations by Gareth Conway, illustrator of \u003ci\u003eGreg the Sausage Roll\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581247221938,"sku":"9781444970630","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781444970630_c2b624a6-a773-4a2b-87f9-2122dc565d74.jpg?v=1786021161"},{"product_id":"9780241622292","title":"Tell Your Own Fairy Tale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan YOU tell the best fairy tale ever? Pick a new story again and again in this interactive picture book!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin in and read along in this funny picture book where \u003cb\u003eYOU\u003c\/b\u003e choose the story?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith over 60 magical and funny story options to choose from on every page, from noble princesses and big bad trolls, gingerbread house and glistening palaces, how many fairy tales can you tell and will everybody live happily ever after?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith so many different story options to choose each time, these books can be enjoyed again and again and again!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55205885968757,"sku":"9780241622292","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241622292.jpg?v=1786012359"},{"product_id":"9781804538326","title":"An Invitation to the Botanic Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrab your very own VIP access pass and explore the incredible Botanic Gardens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever wondered what goes on at the Botanic Gardens? It's not all planting and pruning. In fact, the team have a planet-saving mission on their hands - and you can help. Step off the path and follow the Garden crew who will show you behind the scenes of the Botanic Gardens with your very own access-all-areas invitation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind out how scientists research plants that can cure diseases, watch workers wading in the waterlily pond, and discover the secrets of seeds. Find out why samples of rare and endangered plants are stored in the Herbarium and leave no leaf unturned in the tropical glasshouse. Discover insect-eating plants, zombie fungus, plants pretending to be pebbles, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206038405493,"sku":"9781804538326","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804538326.jpg?v=1786027254"},{"product_id":"9781444970661","title":"What Would You Say to an Astronaut?","description":"Time is running out and Astronaut Grace and her trusty canine sidekick, Jojo, need to get to Planet Woof fast! But first they must navigate their way through an intergalactic funfair, avoid a collision with a bus full of aliens, and win a lightning-fast space race, all with a few extra passengers on board.   With hilariously nonsensical questions and answers, unpredictable space drama and plenty to spot on every page, this picture book is huge fun to read aloud and is sure to become a family favourite.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206173213045,"sku":"9781444970661","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781444970661.jpg?v=1786021162"},{"product_id":"9781836000822","title":"The Forest That Grows Around Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis richly illustrated concertina book takes the reader from below the forest floor, through shrubs, branches and leaves into the emergent layer, following a forest ecosystem from the base of a tree to its very top\u003c\/b\u003e. Exploring a rainforest on one side of the concertina, and a temperate forest on the other side, \u003ci\u003eThe Forest That Grows Around Me\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the importance of forest ecosystems around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA follow-up to \u003ci\u003eThe Street Beneath My Feet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Skies Above My Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sea Below My Toes, \u003c\/i\u003ethis \u003cb\u003evisually stunning\u003c\/b\u003e book explores the plants and animals that live \u003cb\u003eat every layer of the forest in both tropical and temperate climates\u003c\/b\u003e, from the fungal networks and burrows deep below the soil, to shrubs, bugs and mammals living on the forest floor, to the lizards, vines and beetles that call the trunk and branches home, all the way up to the birds that soar above the tree tops. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, on your journey, you will meet:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquirrels and chipmunks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack bears and bats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmadillos and sloths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen anacondas and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaguars and spider monkeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a primary \u003cb\u003efocus on the conservation of these important ecosystems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Forest That Grounds Around Me\u003c\/i\u003e explores how these forest environments survive and thrive, and what we need to do to protect them. The beauty and variety of forest life are brought to life by \u003cb\u003eVuon Illustration's \u003c\/b\u003erich illustrations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is part of the \u003cb\u003eLook Closer \u003c\/b\u003eseries, a set of concertina books that help teach us about the mysteries and wonders that are found in the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897636340085,"sku":"9781836000822","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836000822_3e30aa84-632f-44a5-a11b-23bcb5154292.jpg?v=1786028379"},{"product_id":"9780007412747","title":"This is Me!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s fun to draw your own portrait! Follow one girl as she shows how she can make her own self-portrait with collage materials in this wordless instruction book by Charlotte Guillain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLilac\/Band 0 books are wordless books that tell a story through pictures and are designed to develop understanding about how stories work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText type: A simple non-fiction book. Children can recap the stages on pp.14-15 Curriculum links: Art and Design: Self Portrait\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56220262596981,"sku":"9780007412747","price":4.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007412747_fe5b3258-723f-4e1f-afb0-8a3202780151.jpg?v=1785658696"},{"product_id":"9780007498598","title":"Blade Running","description":"The Paralympic Games is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. In the 1990s a special blade was developed to replace prosthetic limbs and allow amputees to run races. Find out all about the development of and inspiration for this important element of the Paralympic Games in this photographic information book.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A non-fiction bookCurriculum links: P.E.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56220311847285,"sku":"9780007498598","price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007498598_e17c1c96-8256-4420-96f7-305888ecfe74.jpg?v=1785658817"},{"product_id":"9780007421930","title":"Got It!","description":"Follow a young girl as she sets out to catch a crab, in this fun non-fiction book, written by Charlotte Guillain and brought to life by the illustrations of Ley Honor Roberts.This is a Pink B level\/Band 1B book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions for early readers. A simple non-fiction book, children can trace the sequence of events for catching the crab on pages 14–15. This book would link well with the knowledge and understanding of the world curriculum topics. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.Get Fit is one of the top 10 books found to be ‘easiest’ to read – most accessible and appropriate for the reading level – in the 2019 What Kids are Reading report from Renaissance Learning. Other top 10 ‘easiest’ books to read from the report include Bad Bat (9780007412891), No, Sid, No! (9780007421923), Sam and the Nut (9780007334995), The Magic Egg (9780007329182), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827) and Get Fit (9780007421961).","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56220332917109,"sku":"9780007421930","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007421930_29b4abef-3ab8-4417-a49e-ce6e5dc706d2.jpg?v=1785658772"},{"product_id":"9780007512850","title":"Animals in Hiding","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow do animals in the wild hide when they are hunting or being hunted?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis photographic information book shows how animals camouflage themselves in their natural environment. How do animals in the wild hide when they are hunting or being hunted? This photographic information book shows how animals camouflage themselves in their natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue\/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Children can recap the different animals featured in the book on pages 14–15.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText type: An information bookCurriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56220388032885,"sku":"9780007512850","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007512850_6bd4289d-dd82-497c-b741-cac730b8f6f4.jpg?v=1785658946"},{"product_id":"9780007591275","title":"Spreading the Word: William Caxton and Tim Berners-Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhen William Caxton brought the printing press to England in 1475 he changed the lives of thousands of people, putting reading and education within their reach for the first time. When Tim Berners-Lee invented the Internet over five hundred years later, he changed the world all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLime\/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText type – A dual biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurriculum links – History: ‘the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods [for example, … William Caxton and Tim Berners-Lee]. Place the two lives in context with a visual timeline on pages 22–23.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56220484665717,"sku":"9780007591275","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007591275_45c8bc0a-2219-45a1-a663-e1bbc168260e.jpg?v=1785658921"},{"product_id":"9780007519286","title":"Extreme Animals","description":"Find out how several amazing animals have adapted to life in the world’s toughest and most hostile places. This fascinating information book by Charlotte Guillain shows the extreme features the animals have developed to survive, and is packed with impressive photographs and facts.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links:","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56220613083509,"sku":"9780007519286","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007519286_2667ff86-60a4-4c87-a6b3-d64acb57cf6c.jpg?v=1785658983"},{"product_id":"9780007591190","title":"Famous Explorers: Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the 15th century, Christopher Columbus explored lands on the other side of the world. Four hundred years later, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Discover their stories here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold\/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText type – A dual biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory: ‘the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods [for example, … Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong]. Place the two lives in context with a visual timeline on pages 22–23.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56220750741877,"sku":"9780007591190","price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007591190_aea5a292-f629-4403-9764-9eaedb50758f.jpg?v=1785658915"},{"product_id":"9780007591244","title":"Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelMary Seacole and Edith Cavell risked their lives to look after the wounded and the dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey proved that bravery in wartime isn’t just about fighting and winning battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite\/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText type – A dual biography. A glossary on page 29 defines difficult words. A timeline on pages 30 and 31 allows children to recap the events of the gallant lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurriculum links – History: ‘the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods [for example, … Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell].’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56220833546613,"sku":"9780007591244","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007591244_2f9dbe6b-af67-4fa3-91c7-df9f69066de0.jpg?v=1785658919"},{"product_id":"9780008379568","title":"Kick it in!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren play a variety of sports in this photographic non-fiction book, written by Charlotte Guillain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink B\/Band 1B offers emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus sounds in this book are: \/c\/ \/k\/ ckPages 14 and 15 contain a fun “I Spy” Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221450076533,"sku":"9780008379568","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008379568_22d32adf-a883-4c8a-b1e1-c4bda20f1dcc.jpg?v=1785658806"},{"product_id":"9780008379643","title":"A Job for the Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA girl tries to find a job for her dog but discovers he’s just best at being a dog! Red B\/ Band 2B offers emergent readers simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus sounds in this book are: \/ee\/ \/ai\/ \/or\/ \/ar\/ \/oo\/ \/oo\/ \/igh\/ \/ur\/ \/er\/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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221480878453,"sku":"9780008379643","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008379643_c7146e7b-e880-42cd-9bc3-994224fa8040.jpg?v=1785658812"},{"product_id":"9780008409944","title":"Don't Blame Me!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Chimp carelessly tosses the skin of his eaten mangoes on the ground, he sets off a chain of events that ripples through the whole jungle! Green\/Band 5 offers early readers patterned language and varied characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus sounds in this book are: \/ai\/ ay, ey, a-e \/ee\/ ea \/igh\/ i, i-e \/oa\/ ow, o, oe, ou, o-ePages 22 and 23 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221486547317,"sku":"9780008409944","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008409944_a0550c50-9137-4ebe-a948-4fde3c8a1061.jpg?v=1785658847"},{"product_id":"9780008504182","title":"A Job for the Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA girl tries to find a job for her dog but discovers he’s just best at being a dog!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePages 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 with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221581836661,"sku":"9780008504182","price":4.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008504182_88f67cab-ed70-4e74-8170-b8d54de31977.jpg?v=1785658771"},{"product_id":"9780008504342","title":"Don't Blame Me!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Chimp carelessly tosses the skin of his eaten mangoes on the ground, he sets off a chain of events that ripples through the whole jungle!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePages 22 and 23 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 with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221581869429,"sku":"9780008504342","price":5.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008504342_da93ce64-c767-44a9-9195-e749275198f7.jpg?v=1785658787"},{"product_id":"9780198363705","title":"Project X CODE Extra: Gold Book Band, Oxford Level 9: Marvel Towers and CODE Control, Mixed Pack of 4","description":"Project X CODE Extra introduces more exciting adventure stories and stimulating non-fiction texts into the Project X CODE series.  This pack contains 1 copy of each of the following titles: Nose Dive, Amazing Architecture, Magno Mayhem, Why We Need Code.In line with the phonic, vocabulary and comprehension progression in Project X CODE, these books are ideal for additional practice outside of the core intervention sessions, for introducing children to non-fiction texts, and for children who simply want to read more of the CODE adventure!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56226298298741,"sku":"9780198363705","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780198363705_02e7f921-5092-4db4-b964-5a06fde4d798.jpg?v=1786011070"},{"product_id":"9780198391753","title":"Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Level 8: Sam's Supersonic Hamster","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Sam's Supersonic Hamster, Sam is just an ordinary boy, but there is nothing ordinary about his hamster. He is a superhero! Can the hamster hero save the day when the fudge factory explodes?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChucklers is a series of funny novels, short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied collection which is packed with fantastic illustrations. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe series is written by top children's authors and edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56226354725237,"sku":"9780198391753","price":8.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780198391753_7b33b990-ca66-4075-8dee-afebddd1bd72.jpg?v=1786011456"},{"product_id":"9781398324299","title":"Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Lexi's Story - Jupiter\/Mercury","description":"Welcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... Next month is the inter-school gymnastics competition and Lexi has been asked to lead the team! But Lexi has other things on her mind ... And now all anyone talks about is the snooty new girl who has extra gym lessons, and her own gym equipment at home. It's not fair! Will things go Lexi's way at the competition, for once? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Lexi's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 9-10  Reading age: 7-8 years","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298061169013,"sku":"9781398324299","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398324299_416a24b7-492b-40a6-9313-d8dd0a01d999.jpg?v=1786018342"},{"product_id":"9781398324312","title":"Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Femi's Story - Saturn\/Venus","description":"Welcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school, and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... Something's up with Femi. He won't join in with football, he hardly speaks to his friends anymore, and he keeps going to sit by himself at break-time. All Femi's friends have noticed it, but Femi won't tell them what's wrong. All Femi can think about is his new computer game, but is it just a distraction from what's really going on? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Femi's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11  Reading age: 7-8 years","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298061693301,"sku":"9781398324312","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398324312_f457617a-d7c7-4f91-81c9-768a31979122.jpg?v=1786018343"},{"product_id":"9781408274026","title":"Bug Club Independent Fiction Year 4 Grey B Stage Fright","description":"\u003cp\u003eZak and Zoe love the old theatre, but strange things happen there that no one can explain ... Can legends come alive? Can people vanish? Would you believe it if it happened to you?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePart of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHelps your child develop reading fluency and confidence \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for children age 8-9 (Year 4) \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBook band: Grey B \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePhonics phase: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299124752757,"sku":"9781408274026","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781408274026_290a0ff3-fd3a-4cfe-a2cc-8f449da50ebf.jpg?v=1786019453"},{"product_id":"9781408883631","title":"My First Bible Stories: Noah's Ark","description":"Introduce your little one to one of the best-loved Bible stories: Noah and his ark. Learn how Noah built an ark, enjoy the beautiful animal illustrations, and understand the rainbow at the end of the story. With  charming, bright illustrations, and all the favourite animals. A gentle introduction to a well-known and well-loved Bible story: the perfect Christening present!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299142938997,"sku":"9781408883631","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781408883631_366d7144-b107-4291-9abb-c3a0749d1381.jpg?v=1786019333"},{"product_id":"9781408897607","title":"My First Book of London","description":"\u003cp\u003eLondon is one of the most exciting cities in the world! But if you are a young visitor where should you go and what should you look out for?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGo for a ride on the London Eye, watch street performer spectacles at Covent Garden and stand under a life-sized model of a blue whale at the Natural History Museum. In this revised and updated edition of the much-loved \u003ci\u003eMy First Book of London\u003c\/i\u003e, a fun question-and-answer format introduces young readers to the famous sights of this fascinating city. Stunning illustrations bring each feature to life and provide an ideal way for your child to learn about London and the fun of exploring it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299271487861,"sku":"9781408897607","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781408897607_5fc7ce28-a033-43dd-9eb2-6a173bf06fac.jpg?v=1786019568"},{"product_id":"9781471878312","title":"Reading Planet - The Lost Bug - Red B: Comet Street Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinn's at school when he finds something unexpected on his book – a green bug! Miss Lock asks Finn and Rav to return the bug to its home, but will they be able to find the perfect place for it? The Lost Bug is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of  Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading age: 4-5  years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300054970741,"sku":"9781471878312","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471878312_aebff819-5639-4fe3-b497-4616cd632dc1.jpg?v=1786020877"},{"product_id":"9781472962546","title":"It's Too Scary! A Bloomsbury Young Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Band: Turquoise (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for ages 6+)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn appealing adventure story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Hook a Duck and dodgem cars to teapot rides and roller coasters, there's lots of fun to be had at the fair. But Jun's never been to the fair before and he doesn't want to go on anything scary. Can his older sister Lin help him get over his fear of big rides?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fun-filled adventure from award-winning authors Adam and Charlotte Guillain is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Sharon Davey and relatable characters young readers will find hard to resist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eEvery child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.\u003c\/i\u003e' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300432327029,"sku":"9781472962546","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781472962546_be26e8fa-b3f8-4629-b8f2-ef0cc3fb31d1.jpg?v=1786020865"},{"product_id":"9781471878060","title":"Reading Planet - The Problem with Picasso - Green: Comet Street Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Asha's dad takes Asha and Finn to the art gallery at the museum, it's not long before the kids find themselves in Pablo Picasso's house! He's got a problem - he needs to add something to one of his paintings, but he's not quite sure what! Can Finn and Asha help him? The Problem with Picasso is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of  Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading age: 5-6  years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300458836341,"sku":"9781471878060","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471878060_5fb4f5e2-e011-43a2-a409-85fcb357d7f9.jpg?v=1786020874"},{"product_id":"9781471878176","title":"Reading Planet - Feed the Ducks - Pink B: Comet Street Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsha starts to feed the ducks at the park, and soon all her friends want to join in. The ducks want the food, but will they be frightened away? Feed the Ducks is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of  Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading age: 4-5  years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300459032949,"sku":"9781471878176","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471878176_cd0ba059-5954-41ee-8178-deb889125475.jpg?v=1786020875"},{"product_id":"9781471878251","title":"Reading Planet - The Pet - Red A: Comet Street Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eTess and Finn have a new pet! They can't wait to show their best friends, Asha and Rav, but will they be able to guess what it is? The Pet is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of  Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan!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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading age: 4-5  years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300459819381,"sku":"9781471878251","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471878251_e4e362da-3cc6-42fb-9148-3be29bfc63f5.jpg?v=1786020876"},{"product_id":"9781471877353","title":"Reading Planet - A Walk in the Country - Purple: Comet Street Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s a beautiful day, and Tess and Finn’s family are going for a walk in the country. It’s wonderful to be out of the city in the fresh air, but when the map goes missing, the family have to use their problem-solving skills to find their way back to their car. A Walk in the Country  is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of  Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading age: 6-7  years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301051642229,"sku":"9781471877353","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471877353_489c67c7-4352-410a-afd5-0a76c0fe5ae4.jpg?v=1786020870"},{"product_id":"9781510411562","title":"Reading Planet - Great Gaudi - Gold: Comet Street Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Comet Street Kids are looking at models of Gaudi’s amazing buildings when they’re transported to Barcelona! There, they can see the colourful creations for themselves – and they get to meet the great Gaudi in person! But he’s stuck for ideas ... Can the friends use their imaginations to help him? Great Gaudi  is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of  Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading age: 6-7  years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302551564661,"sku":"9781510411562","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781510411562_13bbc20f-715b-4d44-8dce-0b2ae8015f5d.jpg?v=1786022400"},{"product_id":"9780007428748","title":"Olympic BMX","description":"Riding a BMX, or Bicycle Motocross, is very different to riding an ordinary road bike. Find out all the differences, the tricks, techniques and amazing skills that go into making a great Olympic BMX competitor, in this photographic non-fiction book.Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love readingDual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability levelEvery book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gapThe books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readersDesigned to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographsEvery book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisationTopics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusionProgress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehensionIdeas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each child","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303397208437,"sku":"9780007428748","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007428748_a9e94661-9128-487e-8dbd-a31d237899ba.jpg?v=1785658827"},{"product_id":"9780007498475","title":"The Last War Horses","description":"Horses were important in World War 1 for many reasons. Find out what they did and how they helped in a war that cost the lives of so many humans and animals alike in this non-fiction book by Charlotte Guillain.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A non-chronological reportCurriculum links: HistoryThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304882286965,"sku":"9780007498475","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780007498475_33dad051-598a-4a97-9837-782e2aa01fec.jpg?v=1785658808"},{"product_id":"9781788005821","title":"I'm Thinking of a Jungle Animal","description":"Guess the jungle animal from the clues, then pull a slider to reveal the answer!   A brilliant non-fiction board book series perfect for little animal lovers. With vibrant energetic artwork and a friendly rhyming text, these interactive books are great for reading aloud.     Each child is thinking of jungle animal . . . What do they look like? What do they eat? And what noise do they make? Follow the simple clues, make a guess, then spot the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene and pull the slider to reveal the answer! With four favourite jungle animals to find - and animal noises too!   Other titles in the series include:I'm Thinking of a PetI'm Thinking of a Sea CreatureI'n Thinking of a Farm Animal","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305269244277,"sku":"9781788005821","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781788005821_a3d4b8fb-099e-44e6-9a6c-6f0152ae466e.jpg?v=1786026648"},{"product_id":"9781788005838","title":"I'm Thinking of a Farm Animal","description":"Guess the animal from the clues, then pull a slider to reveal the answer!   A brilliant non-fiction board book series perfect for little animal lovers. With vibrant energetic artwork and a friendly rhyming text, these interactive books are great for reading aloud.     Each child is thinking of farm animal . . . What do they look like? What do they eat? And what noise do they make? Follow the simple clues, make a guess, then spot the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene and pull the slider to reveal the answer! With four favourite farm animals to find - and animal noises too!   Other titles in the series include:  I'm Thinking of a PetI'm Thinking of a Jungle AnimalI'm Thinking of a Sea Creature","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305270227317,"sku":"9781788005838","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781788005838_6d16451e-a248-4640-8c0d-bfa4da4e9447.jpg?v=1786026649"},{"product_id":"9781913519735","title":"What the Macaw Saw","description":"\u003cp\u003eTold in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a flock of colourful macaws as they live their lives in the Amazon rainforest. Through the voice of one of the macaws, we hear about the bounty of the rainforest, as well as the challenges they have faced – threatened by the destruction of their home through machinery and forest fires to make room for vast plantations. Still, there are some areas where the land is protected and they can live a life of freedom among the trees... perhaps in the future, humans will learn the true value of the forest once again?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on on endangered macaws, the importance of the rainforest, and the causes of deforestation, as well as what we can do to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308745142645,"sku":"9781913519735","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781913519735_b69e3a3e-3093-4ad6-b496-18d44a498b17.jpg?v=1786030510"},{"product_id":"9781913519018","title":"What Did the Tree See","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This beautifully drawn book is a delightful launchpad for home learning' – Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of an oak tree on a hilltop as it witnesses life changing around it over the course of hundreds of years. From the time when hunters chased deer through the woodland, to when trees were cleared for farmland, to the smog and factories emerging during the industrial revolution. One majestic oak has seen it all, and now we can too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanying pages at the end of the book include a timeline of events in world history across the periods featured in the poem, the life cycle of an oak tree, and prompts to help parents and children explore their own local history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10p from every book sold goes to support the work of the National Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57688189698421,"sku":"9781913519292","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":56309199143285,"sku":"9781913519018","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781913519292.jpg?v=1792686105"},{"product_id":"9780008410094","title":"Plastic Planet","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is plastic made for and why do we need to be cautious about its daily use? Discover the problems of today's plastic production and what we can do to help our environment in this non-fiction book. Turquoise\/Band 7 offers literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus sounds in this book are: \/r\/ wr \/s\/ sc, ce, c \/m\/ mb \/sh\/ ti, ssi, s \/n\/ knPages 22 and 23 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311511941493,"sku":"9780008410094","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008410094_2246a535-34c8-4e83-bcea-2c1361006538.jpg?v=1785658860"},{"product_id":"9781471878077","title":"Reading Planet - The Broken Bike - Green: Comet Street Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Comet Street Kids are riding in a bike race at the local park. Finn really wants to win, but half-way round, he hits a problem. Will his friends be able to find him and help? The Broken Bike is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of  Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading age: 5-6  years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312426889589,"sku":"9781471878077","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471878077_d3f2e698-9c0f-4915-83a6-51d545da654e.jpg?v=1786020875"},{"product_id":"9781910277683","title":"The Skies Above My Eyes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave you ever looked up and wondered what's going on high up in the skies above your eyes? Take a journey up into the air, through the atmosphere, way out into space and back down to Earth in this richly illustrated concertina book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Zoom past the technology that fills our skies, from helicopters, fighter jets, weather balloons, to satellites, hang-gliders and hot-air balloons. Discover the insects and animals that whizz through the skies, explore the layers of the atmosphere, and travel through the solar system and out to the galaxies far beyond. The follow up to \u003ci\u003eThe Street Beneath My Feet\u003c\/i\u003e, which dug down to the center of the Earth, this expansive concertina book \u003cb\u003eopens out to an impressive 2.5 metres\u003c\/b\u003e, perfect for inquisitive young minds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Begin your journey from the sidewalk of a busy city. Look up beyond the traffic lights, utility wires, and skyscrapers. Unfold the connected pages to \u003cb\u003ereveal the incredible man-made sights \u003c\/b\u003ethat you would see 20 kilometres above (a weather balloon), 50 kilometres above (a rocket blasting a capsule into space), 100 kilometres above (a space plane and satellites), 400 kilometres above (the International Space Station), 380,000 kilometres above (the Moon) and through our Solar System. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Turn to the top of the other side to \u003cb\u003emake your way beyond the Solar System\u003c\/b\u003e to the hundreds of billions of galaxies filled with stars and planets we haven't discovered yet. Then start your journey back down through\u003cb\u003e the amazing natural wonders \u003c\/b\u003eyou would see 10,000 kilometres above (a comet), 85 kilometres above (meteoroids burning up as they enter Earth's atmosphere), 11 kilometres above (a cumulonimbus cloud bringing thunder and lightning), 8 kilometres above (migrating storks), and down through the mountains, past trees, bats and butterflies to finally reach the ground again – this time in a grassy clearing of a forest, where you can imagine yourself lying on your back wondering at the thought of the whole universe above your head. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From jet trails to comets' tails, \u003cb\u003eenjoy amazing sights as you journey through the skies\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Explore even more of the world with \u003ci\u003eThe Street Beneath My Feet\u003c\/i\u003e (March 2017) and \u003ci\u003eThe World Around Me\u003c\/i\u003e (October 2020), companion books from the \u003cb\u003eLook Closer series\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313130713461,"sku":"9781910277683","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781910277683_e10ed38c-18dc-4a5e-a484-e19dd871d1ab.jpg?v=1786029772"},{"product_id":"9781836008439","title":"Don't Call Me an Insect!","description":"Do you know what an insect is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me an Insect!  Join young explorers Charlie and Bumble on a bug hunt, But all the creatures they find insist that they are NOT insects!   You’ll be introduced to spiders, centipedes, woodlice and more until FINALLY they find some insects. They also find a surprising creature that doesn't look like an insect – but is it . . .?  Part of the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' picture book series which turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths, fact-checked by experts. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times – only to discover that things aren’t always what they seem!  Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom – all in an engaging, giftable format.   With vibrant illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts – a must-have for curious young minds!   Also available in the series: Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!, Don’t Call Me a Star!, Don’t Call Me a Fish!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369273438581,"sku":"9781836008439","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836008439_efa23850-be9d-4bce-96cb-ce100882445e.jpg?v=1786027779"},{"product_id":"9781836008477","title":"Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!","description":"Do you know what a dinosaur is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!  Join curious duo Remi and Toucan as they go on an adventure in search of dinosaurs.   But along the way, they meet lots of prehistoric creatures that are very much NOT dinosaurs. There are amphibians, pterosaurs, plesiosaurs, crocodiles and more . . . until finally, they find some dinosaurs!   Part of the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' picture book series which turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths, fact-checked by experts. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times – only to discover that things aren’t always what they seem!  Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom – all in an engaging, giftable format.   With vibrant illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts – a must-have for curious young minds!   Also available in the series: Don't Call Me an Insect!, Don’t Call Me a Star!, Don’t Call Me a Fish!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369273733493,"sku":"9781836008477","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836008477_82919167-64bf-4b44-9f7c-c9e0a2778051.jpg?v=1786027780"},{"product_id":"reading-planet-reel-that-fish-red-b-comet-street-kids","title":"Reading Planet - Reel that Fish! - Red B: Comet Street Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Finn and Tess's grandad takes them fishing he can't wait to show them how to reel in a fish. Will they be able to catch anything? Reel that Fish! is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of  Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading age: 4-5  years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484166300021,"sku":"9781510411890","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781510411890.jpg?v=1786266206"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-charlotte-guillain.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}