The Shooting Star is a gentle story for early readers about a child who sees a shooting star in the night sky and makes a wish. As the story unfolds, the child learns that hopes, kindness, and small actions can make special things happen. Written with simple sentences and supported by clear illustrations, the book encourages imagination and wonder while supporting early reading development.
Robin Hood and the Silver Trophy is a simplified retelling of a classic Robin Hood legend, adapted for young readers. The story follows Robin Hood as he enters an archery contest to win a valuable silver trophy, even though it puts him at great risk of being captured by the Sheriff. Using his skill, courage, and clever thinking, Robin Hood faces danger to prove that standing up for what is rig…
PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction and non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression and step-by-step support.
Moppet the guinea pig has escaped from her cage! Laura is worried and needs to find her quickly. Sally, Robert and Harry help her to catch the speedy guinea pig.
Lucy, Abby and Caitlin are going hiking on Abby’s aunty’s farm. After running off the track to look at the birds the girls believe they are lost. Can the girls find their way back to the hiking path?
Luke and Andrew are making a roller blade track for them to rollerblade around their houses.
Zoe, Kylie and Megan have sung a song for the class and the teacher thought it was so good that she thought they should sing in the Children's Talent Quest. Then Luke and Andrew wanted to join in and so they all went to Andrew's house to practise the song but it sounded terrible. Will they sound good enough for the talent quest?
There once was a King called Midas and he loved his wife and daughter more than anything, except for gold.
Aesop, a Greek slave who lived about 550 BC, told a version of this fable. The story was later recited in ancient Rome, where runaway slaves and criminals were often forced to fight wild animals in the arena. The fable has a satisfying moral: ‘A kindness is often repaid.’ This, as well as its strong drama, has made it a popular story for many centuries. Set in North Africa and Rome about 14…