Item category 1: Beginner read

In the middle of the bombing of London in World War Two, Ivy and Kitty are sent to live on a farm in Cornwall to keep them safe. How will the sisters settle into their new life?

This story is part of 'Reading Champion', a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Ea...

With a greedy troll guarding the bridge, will the three billy goats ever make it across the river to the lush meadow on the other side? Using the highly successful 'see and say' rebus format, this picture storybook is ideal for the first steps in reading - popular with teachers, parents and child...

Jack's mum is cross when he swaps their cow for magic beans. What on earth has he done? Develop your child's reading skills with this delightful picture storybook series. It includes a picture-word guide inside the back cover for easy reference.

Little Red Riding Hood needs to visit her grandmother, but will she follow her mother's instructions? Using the highly successful 'see and say' format, this picture storybook is ideal for the first steps in reading. It includes a picture-word guide inside the back cover for easy reference.

A tortoise wants to join their friends at a tea party, but realise their chair is too high! They try to reach the chair but have no luck. So Tortoise's friends come up with a new idea instead.

A small tiger cub gets lost. They are looking for their family. They come across other animals along the way, and some of them are a bit scary. When a big shadow looms over, they are frightened. But thankfully, it's just their parent!

This story is part of 'Reading Champion', a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Ea...

King James I is coming to open Parliament. But there is a problem - someone is trying to kill the king. John owns a cellar beneath Parliament, and he decides to check inside it before the king's visit.

Galan does not like visiting Vindolanda. The Roman soldiers often shout at him. Then, he finds himself going to a party.