Item category 1: Beginner read

Brothers Ali Baba and Kassim are opposites. Ali Baba is kind and poor and Kassim is rich and mean. When Ali Baba spies forty thieves hiding treasure in a cave, he only takes a little for himself. But Kassim is greedy, and soon the thieves are on their trail.

Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to stock up on snacks. So much to see! But what Ali can't see is Fateh. Where did he go? Will Ali's quick thinking save the day? A charming chapter book series about Ali Tahir and his multi-generational Pakistani-origin...

One sunny afternoon, Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit-hole to all kinds of astonishing adventures and curious characters, from the grinning Cheshire Cat to the raging Queen of Hearts.

Saanvi and Sam have been sent on a mission to the Moon - but will they escape beingcaptured by the Alien Vikings from Venus?

'Reading Champion' offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, enco...

Alpaca makes and sells maracas, and, with the Carnival coming, business should be booming - but no one is buying. Then she discovers Baby Rattlesnake has a problem too - his tail just won't rattle. Can they help each other?

Betty loves making signs so much, she even sets up her own shop to sell them. But will Tacky Tim's Sign Superstore put her out of business?

Archie the bat loves to do tricks. The other bats think he is silly. But Archie's dare-devil flying performances might just save their home!

Anansi the spider is clever and helpful. When he comes across a sad and hungry sheep, Anansi decides to help the sheep find greener pastures. Along the way, he must also save them both from hungry wild beasts!

Anansi, the African trickster spider, tells Elephant and Rhino he can beat them both at tug of war. To their astonishment, he does - or does he?