With 90 million copies sold worldwide, the Key Words with Ladybird reading scheme is the springboard to reading for life. 100 key Words make up half of all those we read and write. This essential vocabulary is carefuuly introduced, practised and developed throughout the scheme. Series a introduces new Key Words Series b practises Key Words Series c develops Key Words using phonics and writing skills

A secret world of their own Jess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid, a new girl, boldly crosses over to the boy's side of the playground and outruns everyone. That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. It doesn't matter to Jess that leslie dresses funny, or that her family has a lot of money -- but no TV. Leslie has imagination. Together, she and Jess create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him. 作者简介： Katherine Paterson is one of the world's most renowned children's b

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. This tale of The Ugly Duckling is perfect for reading aloud, or for older, more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 Ladybird Tales to collect, so the only problem is which one to choose first!

The quintessential cautionary tale, Peter Rabbit warns naughty children about the grave consequences of misbehaving. When Mrs. Rabbit beseeches her four furry children not to go into Mr. McGregor's garden, the impish Peter naturally takes this as an open invitation to create mischief. He quickly gets in over his head, when he is spotted by farmer McGregor himself. Any child with a spark of sass will find Peter's adventures remarkably familiar. And they'll see in Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail that bane of their existence: the "good" sibling who always does the right thing. One earns bread and milk and blackberries for supper, while the obstinate folly of the other warrants medicine and an early bedtime. Beatrix Potter's animal stories have been a joy to generations of young readers. Her warm, playful illustrations in soft colors invite children into the world of words and flights of fancy. Once there, she gently and humorously guides readers along the path of righteousness, leaving just enough room for c

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The moreyou learn, the more places you'll go". In this delightful book, Dr.Seuss celebrates the joys of reading, encouraging young children totake pride in their budding reading abilities. With his uniquecombination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes,Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learnto read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchicCat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favouritechildren's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a globalbest-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide. Asthe first step in a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins isrelaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including suchperennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham andFox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new coverdesigns incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, withthe standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands -

Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Championships, thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super-sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material! Will Geronimo manage to overcome his fears in order to win the competition?

Let Carol Vorderman help you to succeed in your National End-Key-Stage Assessments for Maths. Follow the exercises then reward yourself with gold stars for your efforts! Get a head start in Maths and be top of the class - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" Carol Vorderman

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. This tale of Jack and the Beanstalk is perfect for reading aloud, or for older, more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 Ladybird Tales to collect, so the only problem is which one to choose first!

Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 3—Henry loves books. In fact, he literally devours them. And the more he eats, the smarter he gets. When he starts eating too many too fast, he can no longer digest them, and their contents get all mixed up. The simple cartoon illustrations twinkle with humor and feeling. Done in paint and pencil on smart backdrops—pages from old books—the pictures set the stage for the quirky story. When forced to give up eating his favorite volumes, Henry eventually learns to enjoy reading them. However, an actual bite taken out of the back cover suggests he still succumbs to the occasional indulgence. This well-done package will charm its audience. The snappy text works well for reading aloud, but older children will enjoy exploring the subtle details hidden in the illustrations and backgrounds. 作者简介： OLIVER JEFFERS, is a Northern Irish painter, writer, and reader who graduated from the University of Ulster and has exhibited his art in London, New York, Sydney, Belfas

Here are two new split-page board books in the popular series from Eric Carle. In the brilliantly colorful My Very First Book of Animal Homes, children can match each animal with the home it lives in. Where do the bees live? Where does the bird live? In My Very First Book of Animal Sounds, children can match each animal with the sound it makes. Which animal barks? Which animal roars? Only you can match them. Full of vibrant animals, these books are loads of fun for young children.