Two stories that build on the phonics learned in previous steps and focus on the sound and letter combinations: ar, or, ur, ow, oi, er.Farmers Go to Town is from Beginner Reader Level 0 and is ideal for children aged from 4+ who are developing their phonics and early reading skills.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Join Karina and Shona as they embark on an epic adventure through their grannys house to save the day in time for Saturday Soup. As the sound of reggae music, big belly laughter and the sensational smell of Saturday Soup fills every corner of Grannys house, Karina and Shona cannot wait to see whats bubbling in the pot. Granny asks them both to help find fifteen bowls for lunch. But what will they do when catastrophe strikes and there arent enough to go around?Its time to go on a Soup Bowl Hunt!Soup Bowl Hunt is a warm and joyful story centred around the importance of community and family from creators of My Rice is Best, Selina Brown and Maxwell A. Oginni.

FROM COMEDIAN AND STAR OF TASKMASTER, FATIHA EL-GHORRI, COMES AN EMPOWERING AND HILARIOUS TALE OF FAMILY AND IDENTITY!Aya Mustapha has more brothers and sisters than she can keep track of, and in such a busy household, she struggles sometimes to stand out. That is until, for her thirteenth birthday, Aya is given her FIRST EVER HIJAB (which, she quickly learns has PERKS!). Perk 1: They come in a variety of colours and patterns so, hi, accessory! Perk 2: They keep your ears warm Perk 3: You can conceal snacks inside Things are going well . . . until someone at school frames Aya and her best friend for something they didnt do, and suddenly its up to Aya to solve the mystery and really make a splash! Featuring themes of the importance of standing up for yourself, identity, family and friendship For readers aged 8+ and with illustrations throughout Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Diary of a Wimpy Kid

A beautifully illustrated story about finding treasured objects for fans of Deborah Marcero.Kiki lives above her familys grocery store, and she loves starting her weekends by making breakfast and sharing stories about the objects that shes collected in her yellow treasure box.While she helps out in the store by stacking jars of salmonberry jam and weighing bags of clementines, Kiki gathers the little trinkets that others have left behind and saves them for later in her precious treasure box. But now her treasure box is missing!Kiki retraces her steps across the neighborhood, and checks the bakery, the plant shop, and the art store to see if anyone has found her yellow treasure box. No one has seen it, but her friends and store owners shower her with new trinkets for the box when she finds it.In the end, Kiki cant find her favorite yellow treasure box, but she does find a way to share all her new trinkets with her friends and neighbors.

Join Southwind on an exhilarating journey across a magnificent land and see how we are all a part of something bigger!When Starboy notices the wind carrying the sweet scent of his mothers favorite flower, he asks the Southwind where she has been. So many places, Southwind says, and happily begins to recount all the wonderous places she wafted through on her long journey north before drifting into a valley in the land of Starboys people. By the time Southwind finishes her tale, Starboy has just enough time to pick some flowers for his mom, give thanks to Mother Earth and the wind, and set off for home with dreams of traveling to all the places the wind has blown.Violet Duncans vivid text and Steph Littlebirds luminous art beautifully capture the exuberant spirit of the wind and remind us that we are all connected.

A young Palestinian girl supports her family by becoming the first ever fisherwoman in Gaza in this uplifting middle grade novel about finding courage in the face of adversity.Inspired by a true story--perfect for readers of Other Words for Home, A Long Walk to Water, Aminas Voice, and Persepolis.Against the Tide follows fifteen-year-old Yusra, whose family is changed forever after the death of her older brother by an Israeli missile, and the collapse of a tunnel between Gaza and Egypt, which leaves her father permanently wheelchair-bound. For a long time, Yusra is forced to beg for handouts from neighbors, but with the encroaching restrictions of an occupied Gaza, Yusra reaches a breaking point. Soon, an idea comes to her: to fix up her fathers fishing boat and take up his line of work. She becomes the first and only fisherwoman in Gaza, where she must abide by the rules imposed on their trade. One day, when Yusra accidentally goes past the designated three-mile zone where she is allowed to fish, she encounters the Israeli navy. She must stand up for herself and negotiate a peaceful solution. Based on the true story of a young Palestinian girl named Madelein Callab, Against the Tide is not only a middle grade story of resilience, but also a lesson on how the courage of one person can transform the world. Includes illustrations by Palestinian artist Aya Ghanemeh.

What if you could spy on the group chat . . . between all the BOYS you know? Beloved author of the TBH and The Friendship List series Lisa Greenwald is back with the second book in the Friend Group series, with more small-screen mix-ups that lead to big IRL drama!After a different Sadie Z. got added to the group chat, Sadie Zicholtz has been reading into everything. Now that shes catching feelings for Ahmed, she has to make sure she wont misread another message from a boy, ever again.So when the opportunity comes up to spy on their text chain, Sadie is ready to pretend to be one of the boy friendsas long as it will get her a date.The Friend Group is back . . . : Sadie, Other Sadie, Olive, Pella, Annabelle, and Cleo are back! . . . and the boys are back, too!: Get to know Eli, Ahmed, and the rest of the boys! Text messages and chapters: Told in alternating prose and formatted text chains for fast, fun reading that feels just like catching up on the group chat drama! More from the Friend Group: Watch out for the next book in the series, coming Fall 2027!

Illustrated through embroidery, this debut picture book tells the story of how a friendship may tangle and fray when one friend moves away, but threads of connection will always tie them together.Sunny and Jemma are best friends. They love splashing in puddles, flying their kite, and playing with Jemmas puppy. Until the day two little words change everything: "Im moving." With Jemma across the country, Sunny feels the nature of their friendship slowly but surely start to change. What will it mean if their connection unravels? And is it ever okay for growing up to mean growing apart?This heartfelt exploration of the life cycle of friendship is lovingly rendered in beautiful embroidered artwork that is sure to stitch itself into readers hearts.

Eraser helps Pencil weather some stormy feelings in the fourth book in this hilarious graphic novel series perfect for fans of Pizza & Taco.Its summertime, and both Pencil and Eraser are looking forward to a break from school! With their human, Stella, off at camp, Pencil has a full day planned doing all of the same outdoor camp activities. Eraser, on the other hand, is hoping to finally get a chance to relax.When a storm suddely rolls in and washes away all hope for fun in the sun, it seems like Eraser just might get his wish. But this rainy day has given Pencil a serious case of the blues. And if theres one thing that takes priority over a nap, its your besties, so Eraser realizes theres only one way to fix her cloudy mood. Hell have to get *shudder* creative. Enter Camp Counselor Eraser! Armed with a whistle and plans for an epic scavenger hunt through the house, Eraser is determined to lift Pencils spirits...even if it kills him.

Taylor Swift, perhaps the most popular musician of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9.Her whole life, Taylor Swift has loved to sing and perform, and as she listened to her favorite country musicians as a child, she found her calling: to write and record her own songs. It may have looked like the teenage Taylor was an overnight success, but she had to work hard at her craft and hear plenty of nos along the way. Still, by the time she graduated high school she had won her first Country Music Award. Three years later, her first of many Grammys. And soon she was taking the stage worldwide in the bestselling series of concerts in history: the Eras tour. Whats the key to Taylors success? Staying true to herself and sharing her heart with her fans.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the heros history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the heroes Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue these heroes embody: This book highlights Taylors relatable honesty: She always shares her heart and story with us. Youll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Kentucky in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Kentucky? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether youre proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like Fort Knox. Meet people like the man who started Kentucky Fried Chicken. Read about the history of the "Happy Birthday" song and the invention of the Louisville Slugger. Fans of sports, nature, and unique facts will all find something to love about the home of the Kentucky Derby and the worlds longest cave system. Not to mention Kentucky bluegrass music and the plant that shares its name!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled At a Glance section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Kentucky.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Louisiana in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Louisiana? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether youre proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous cities like New Orleans. Meet important people like naturalist John James Audubon. Read about the Caddo, Chitimacha, and other Indigenous peoples who have called the land of Louisiana home. Fans of sports, nature, and unique facts will all find something to love about the home of Tabasco sauce and the worlds most famous Mardi Gras celebrations. Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled At a Glance section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Louisiana.

In this third volume in a graphic novel series about an aspiring witch, Brume finally discovers the truth about where she came from. Perfect for young readers ages 7-11!Brume is still searching for Naia, the powerful witch who might be able to reveal the secret surrounding her birth. Alas, Naia seems to have vanished, leaving behind very few clues. Accompanied by her faithful assistant, Hubert and her best friend, Hugo, Brume is determined to continue her investigation. By chance, its Hugos mother who puts her on the right trackand our three adventurers must find their way to a mysterious spring! Thus begins a long and perilous journey, where our three friends will encounter fantastical creatures, shiver with cold, and realize that appearances are often deceiving. To unravel the mystery, Brume counts on the friendship of Hugo and Hubert, for soon she will have to face an even greater dangerthe Ankou! If all goes well, Brume will discover the truth she has been searching for.With this third volume, Jerome Pelissier and Carine Hinder continue to make us laugh with witty dialogue, gentle and meticulous artwork, and a very endearing heroine. A marvelous and funny adventure series that will keep you enchanted!

THE BESTSELLING AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.Kennedy, Liv and Devon are determined to have a cringe-free Year 8. After all, they are older, wiser and far less embarrassing now . . . right? WRONG. Kennedys enemy-turned-friend, Graham, has asked her out on a date, but she definitely does NOT want to go out with him (she thinks). Far better to get into an epic game of dares instead!Meanwhile, Lacey is hiding a secret, Liv and Devon are suffering crush drama of their own and Kennedys new ultra-strict form tutor has NOT taken a liking to her. What could possibly go wrong!? Features themes of first crushes, friendship fallouts and moving home For readers 8+ with illustrations throughout Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork DiariesReaders LOVE the Cringe Club: Cringe Club is ideal for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid [and] Dork Diaries The perfect book for reluctant teens Books like this make reading a joy I struggle to get my teen to read books so it was wonderful to see her enjoying this one so much Hilarious and perfect for tweens" This book has got my very reluctant reader to not only pick up a book, but devour it with a passion"*Emily-Jane Clark won the BASH award and the Fantastic Book Award with her debut.*Emily-Jane Clark won the Redbridge Book Award with Cringe Club April 2026**Cringe Club was an Amazon #1 bestseller in Childrens Books on Marriage & Divorce on 24/08/2025 and in Childrens Books on Moving Home on 20/11/2025

Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers.

The first young adult book about the great writer and social justice activist plunges us into the heart of Victor Hugos fierce fight against the death penalty. A new addition to the "They Said No" series.The guillotine. When Victor Hugo was a child in early 1800s France, it was common to walk down the street and see a petty thief or vagrant beheaded at the guillotine. It was a brutal punishment and also a public spectacle. Hugo was sickened and haunted by these public executions. For him, no man has the right or the power to end the life of another, whatever the crime committed.Hugo was a poet and novelist, author of Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame among many others. But equally important to him was his work that protected life, like his book The Last Day of a Condemned Man, which allowed readers to understand what it might feel like to contemplate ones impending death. He also led a fight to save an assassin named Tapner: he had "declared war on the guillotine."Many activists have taken up the fight to end the death penalty. And much progress has been made around the world. Yet many countries--China, Iran, Egypt, the United States and many others--despite calls from those around the world who continue to say no, still allow the death penalty as a form of state-sanctioned punishment.

Discover the shocking, yet true, stories of presidential illnesses and medical crises from the 18th to the 21st centurythe latest thrilling title in award-winning author Gail Jarrows Medical Fiascoes series for readers ages 10 and up.George Washington almost died from an infection just a few weeks after becoming the first president. Two later presidents suddenly succumbed to disease within nine years of each other, shocking the country. In this riveting companion book to her 2025 White House Secrets: Medical Lies and Cover-Ups, Gail Jarrow investigates life-threatening illnesses and severe injuries suffered by U.S. presidents from the 18th to 21st century. Because medical care was often ineffective and even harmful, several of them did not survive. As the fifth book in the Medical Fiascoes series, The President Is Ailing reveals little-known stories of chief executives whose medical conditions created national crises.

A lyrical picture book biography of Indias boxing champion Mary Kom--a young girl who followed her insticts and left her beloved village and family to pursue a career that would take her farther from home than she ever imagined.Mangte Chungnejang Kom (Mary Kom for short) was born to a poor family of tenant farmers in the tiny village of Kangathei, in Manipur, India. Before and after school, Mary hauls bags of rice and buckets of water, and she plows rice fields with water buffalo. Despite her small frame, Mary is incredibly strong, and she dreams of becoming rich and famous like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, the martial arts stars who she watches on her small TV. She longs to lift her family out of poverty.When her athletic talents are finally noticed and an opportunity to leave her beloved village for a career in sports arises, she uses her homegrown grit and determination to fight her way through gender, size, and class stereotypes. Ingeniously told in the format of a ten-round boxing match, Magnificent Mary is the story of a small girl from a small village who went on to become a national hero and Indias first ever female boxing star.

¿Quién es Travis Kelce?¿Cómo logró un joven que practicaba tres deportes convertirse en campeón del Super Bowl en dos ocasiones? ¡Descúbrelo en este emocionante libro de la serie Who HQ Now sobre uno de los jugadores de futbol americano mas populares de Estados Unidos, ahora en español!Travis Kelce nacio para ser atleta: practico futbol americano, baloncesto y beisbol en la escuela secundaria. Se destaco en el futbol americano y fue mariscal de campo del equipo de la Cleveland Heights High School, antes de convertirse en un famoso ala cerrada gracias a sus impresionantes habilidades en el campo. Travis recibio una beca para jugar futbol americano en la Universidad de Cincinnati. Tras ser seleccionado por los Kansas City Chiefs en el draft de la NFL, Travis consiguio su primer titulo de Super Bowl. Gano su segundo Super Bowl en 2022, cuando los Chiefs derrotaron al equipo de su hermano, los Philadelphia Eagles. Aunque es mas conocido por su excelencia en el futbol americano, Travis tambien es el fundador de la Fundacion Eighty-Seven & Running, que brinda oportunidades en educacion, atletismo y artes a niños necesidades. Ademas, conduce un podcast y es un apasionado coleccionista de autos.How did a young boy who played three sports become a two-time Super Bowl champion? Find out in this exciting Who HQ Now book about one of Americas favorite football players.Travis Kelce was born an athlete -- he played football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He excelled at football, and served as Cleveland Heights High Schools quarterback -- though hed one day become a famous tight end because of his impressive skills on the field. Travis was offered a scholarship to play football at the University of Cincinnati. After being drafted in the NFL to play for the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis got his first Super Bowl win. Travis won his second Super Bowl in 2022, when the Chiefs defeated his brothers team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Although he is best known for his excellence in football, Travis is also the founder of the Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation, which provides children in need with opportunities in education, athletics, and the arts. He is also a podcaster and an avid car collector.