The world treats Twinky like a dinkydog. The only problem is that Twinky doesn't feel dinky. What can alittle dog do to prove the age-old adage that size doesn't matter?With engaging characters, easy-to-follow plots, and popular topics, Twinky The Dinky Dog is an ideal Step 3 reader for childrenwho are ready to begin reading on their own.

Marshall breathes fresh new life into this familiar favorite with funny new dialogue and exuberant cartoonlike illustrations. As Publishers Weekly raved, "There are fairy tales, and there are Marshall's tales. Readers can be forgiven for preferring his over all the rest."

In this classic fairy tale, a little old woman makes a gingerbread man - but then he runs away! Is there anyone who can catch the gingerbread man? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, he

Here are thirty-eight poems about almost everything! Whetheryou're feeling silly, happy, or thoughtful, you'll find one to fityour mood and make you smile.

0scar Otter builds his very own slide, far up in themountains. No one can bother him there. Not even his family. ButOscar doesn't know he is in danger. His enemy, the fox, iswatching. But what the fox doesn't know is that someone is watchinghim....

Help your baby learn as you play find the Tractor with this chunky board book. Your baby will love looking for all the different tractors hiding behind the tactile flaps: from an old vintage tractor, a tractor with a plough, a fork-lift tractor, and a mighty eight-wheeled tractor. Read them together as you lift flaps and explore the shape and texture of the tactile tabs. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, your baby will love the playful images and bold type. Babies and toddlers will want to investigate and explore each one again and again.

"DK Readers" will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about spiders. Encourage your child to read. They will learn about six creepy spiders, from hairy tarantulas to eight-eyed jumping spiders. "DK Readers" are part of a five-level, highly pictorial reading scheme, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 3 have a rich vocabulary, challenging sentence structure, additional information, and an alphabetical glossary and index to build literacy skills - ideal for children who are just beginning to read alone. This title features over 100 "DK Readers" in the series.

What fun: it's show-and-tell in Miss Honey's classroom!Everyone has something to share, including Huckle Cat, who broughthis pet frog. Then froggy hops, hops away, jumping from person toperson…and causing some classic Scarry chaos that will delightyoung readers!

Illus. in full color. Beth wishes she were more like Molly, who doesn't mind if boys hide dead bugs in her desk, and who tells big kids to get lost if they tease her. "Beth is flattered when Molly invites her to stay overnight at her house in the country; when the girls get lost, Beth is the one who gets them home. This read-alone book will be a welcome addition to libraries."

When Nancy has to work with Lionel for the school talent show,she is dismayed (that’s fancy for disappointed). Lionel is shy. Hecan wiggle his ears. But he can’t sing or dance! Will this unlikelyduo manage to work together and create a truly stupendous act intime for the sho

Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bearhome from his fishing trip. 'Little Bear has endeared himself as acharacter with irresistible, child-like charm.

Who ate Mrs. Meech's blueberry pie? Mrs. Meech calls onprivate eyes Wizard, Skinny, Tubby, and Snitch to help her findout! When this book was first published, The Horn Book praised its"real humor, suspense, and definite characterization, which achievea result that is irresistible." Now reissued in bright full color, Crosby Bonsall's livelymystery will keep beginning readers laughing as the four clubhousedetectives search for clues.

Hunt for favourite pets, farm animals and many more with your toddler in "Little Hide and Seek Animals". Your child will want to return to the book again and again, as they try to spot all the different things from a lamb, puppy or polar bear club, looking for its mummy in every scene. Help your child to turn the pages as they solve riddles and spot fun surprises. With five themed hide-and-seek scenes and a puppy hiding on each one, your toddler will love learning about first animals. The final page has one big, extra-detailed i-spy scene. Look, learn and play together.