EYFS
A hilarious and heartwarming picture book about sharing, big feelings, and learning how to speak up!
Packed with vibrant illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments, Bear is a delightful story that little readers will want to revisit again and again. Perfect for bedtime, storytime, or any time!
Bear is ready for the perfect day – blue skies, a cosy bench, his favourite book, a delicious cookie, and a bright balloon. Bliss!
But just as he settles in, Fox wants a spot on the bench. Then Wolf asks for a bite of cookie. Rabbit wants a turn with the book. And Elephant? Well, he has his eyes on that balloon…
Before Bear knows it, his peaceful day has turned into a chaotic whirlwind of sharing, and he’s about to explode! AAAAAARGH!
From the brilliant mind of author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili, Bear is a laugh-out-loud, beautifully illustrated story about learning to say what you really mean before your emotions take over.
For fans of Owl Babies and The Koala Who Could – this is a must-read for little readers learning about friendship, boundaries, and the power of their own voice!
KS1
What if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way?
Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can’t even remember her name. Discover how love can reach across galaxies whether stars shine brightly or grow dim.
LKS2
A brand new collection of poetry by former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.
What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?
In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.
Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages.
UKS2
Alien Grimstink has travelled ninety thousand light years to annihilate all life on Earth.
13-year-old Layla Tenby has travelled half a mile to deliver leaflets for affordable fence panels.
But, when they swap places, Grimstink finds himself battling traffic wardens and the Subway sandwich ordering system, while Layla is zapped to a strange planet and left fighting for the future of the galaxy whether she wants to or not (spoiler: she does not want to). Is Reece, Layla’s annoying younger brother, key to the galaxy’s survival, or will his friendship with new bestie Grimstink lead them all to impending doom?
From black holes to shopping precincts; from mining satellites to old people’s homes; from quantum spaceships to the middle aisle of Aldi. Is this the end of all life on planet Earth…
…or the beginning of a beautiful friendship?