The complete story and original illustrations of CATS AHOY! by Peter Bently and Jim Field have been specially re-designed into an early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confide[...]

Will the flustered fish become saltwater snacks, or can they come up with a plan to teach the mean, greedy shark a lesson he'll never forget? With atmospheric underwater scenes and a terrifically toothy villain, this captivating rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud. Tremendously funny with a b[...]

This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. Ana loses her new toy snake and looks everywhere for it. But a beach is a big place to search! Will she find it, and have her best birthday ever[...]

Tara and her Dad are making a raft when the horses escape from the field. As Mum and Dad go to find the horses, Tara decides to try out the raft. But soon she is in grave danger. Luckily Rocket saved the day![...]

Tara and her Dad are making a raft when the horses escape from the field. As Mum and Dad go to find the horses, Tara decides to try out the raft. But soon she is in grave danger. Luckily Rocket saves the day! River Rescue is part of the Starcross Stables series; four books for Band 7 of the Start Re[...]

The family are all going to the horse show. Everyone wins a prize except Smokey the donkey. Showtime! is part of the Starcross Stables series; four books for Band 7 of the Start Reading porgramme.[...]

The Tooth Fairy meets Santa! A glorious rhyming story with that feel-good Christmas factor. Tim Tucker has just lost a tooth but the Tooth Fairy is blown off-course in the snow. Luckily, a sleigh comes her way and Santa rescues her. Together, and with the help of a little magic, they deliver their g[...]

Polly Parrot is looking for a pirate. Not just any pirate -- one that will make the perfect pet. But finding the perfect pet pirate isn't easy. This picky parrot might just end up with more pirate than she expected ...A new comedy caper from Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning author, Peter Bently.[...]

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere Someone is stealing famous paintings, but who is it and where are they hiding them? Join the cats in a police car chase to catch the sneaky thief Each story in the "Busy Wheels" series features a popular vehicle as the central character and a[...]

Being little is no good. That's because being big is better. Except when being little is best of all. 'If I had big legs like a giraffe I could beat my brother up the hill but I wouldn't be able to ride in the trailer.'[...]

It's time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each "Busy Wheels" book offers a colourful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done! Each story features a popular vehicle as the central characte[...]

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere! A call comes in to the ambulance station. It's an emergency! Ambulance and the meerkat crew spring into action and hurry to the accident...It's time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite[...]