Two Animal Tales from Africa: Band 15/Emerald (Birch Beverley)(Paperback)

Two Animal Tales from Africa: Band 15/Emerald (Birch Beverley)(Paperback)

Two beautifully told traditional tales by Beverley Birch. 'The Water Thief' is about the mischievous antics of Hyena and how crafty Tortoise plays him at his own game. 'Lumbwi and the Gazelle' is about a moving friendship, but when Lumbwi embarks on a new life he seems to forget about his old

Collins Big Cat -- Tales of Two Dragons: Band 15/Emerald (Casey Dawn)(Paperback)

These wonderful atmospheric folktales from the Ukraine and China capture two different cultures, united in the presence of a dragon, who has the power to change all of their lives forever. Told here, by master storyteller Dawn Casey. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres

Song Beneath the Tides (Birch Beverley)(Paperback)

Set in Africa, the story of Kisiri, a sacred island holding terrible secrets from the past which impact on to the two teenagerss of the present, interweaving into a layered and evocative

Collins Big Cat - Caribbean Tales: Emerald/Band 15 (Agard John)(Paperback)

Learn all about the strange goings on in Cotton Tree Village with these four traditional tales from the Caribbean, beautifully told here by award-winning authors, John Agard and Grace Nichols. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography,

Tales from Africa (Kojo K.P.)(Paperback / softback)

Nightmare: Two Ghostly Tales - Band 17/Diamond (Doherty Berlie)(Paperback / softback)

Two spooky stories from double-Carnegie-winner, Berlie Doherty. Dark and atmospheric these two tales send a chill down the spine. A desolate winter moor is the backdrop to the first story of a haunting friendship, and, in the second, when the past comes back to haunt Charlie, it becomes impossible

Pandora's Box: Band 15/Emerald (Golding Julia)(Paperback)

A lively retelling of the classic Greek legend, which tells Pandora's tale of temptation. As she embarks life on Earth, she needs to follow just one last rule. She mustn't, under any circumstance, open the box she's been given. Can she do it, and what will be the consequences if she gives in?

Stubborn Prince - Band 15/Emerald (Murtagh Ciaran)(Paperback / softback)

A hilarious traditional Norwegian tale, which will have the whole class in stiches. Find out how Prince Magnus gets on when he leaves home thinking he knows best, only to end up living with a ferocious giant determined for him to fail, which he surely would if it wasn't for a little helper Magnus

Collins Big Cat - A Year in Barrowswold Forest: Band 15/Emerald (Baker Chris)(Paperback)

Shiverton Hall (Fennell Emerald)(Paperback)

From Emerald Fennell, showrunner for Killing Eve, this deliciously creepy tale will have readers needing to keep the light on at night . . .They slowed as they reached the gate; two stone columns, each with its own crumbling angel perched on top. The angels held up a rusty, wrought-iron arch that

Tales from West Africa (Bennett Martin)(Paperback)

This lively collection comes from West Africa, a place 'where stories grow on trees'. Here are the famous tricksters: Hare, Tortoise, and the greatest of them all - Ananse the spider. The stories are full of larger-than-life characters and situations; and include the tale of how Ananse gothis thin

Tales from Africa (Arnott Kathleen)(Paperback)

Drawn from all parts of Africa, these stories convey the fierce sense of justice inherent in African peoples, their powers of patience and endurance, and their supreme ability as storytellers. A greedy spider, an evil shark, flying horses, a cruel baboon, a scheming tortoise, and a cunning hare are

Tara Binns: Mighty Mountain Ranger - Band 15/Emerald (Rajan Lisa)(Paperback / softback)

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive

Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa (McDermott Gerald)(Paperback)

Zomo the rabbit, a trickster from West Africa, wants wisdom. But he must accomplish three apparently impossible tasks before Sky God will give him what he wants. Is he clever enough to do as Sky God asks? 'The tale moves along with the swift concision of a good joke, right down to its satisfying

Ogre - Band 13/Topaz (Bawden Deborah)(Paperback / softback)

An African folk tale about two brothers, who turn out to be the only ones to save their village from the terrifying ogre who lives in the mountains above them. Find out how they manage to overcome him, and whether it's brains or brawn that eventually ensures freedom and victory for the village

African Tales: A Barefoot Collection (Mhlophe Gcina)(Paperback)

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic

Japanese Tales (Tyler Royall)(Paperback)

Two hundred and twenty tales from medieval Japan--tales that welcome us into a fabulous faraway world populated by saints, scoundrels, ghosts, magical healers, and a vast assortment of deities and demons. Stories of miracles, visions of hell, jokes, fables, and legends, these tales reflect the

Party Animal Cakes: 15 Fantastic Designs (Smith Lindy)(Paperback)

15 animal themed party cakes, from favourite pets to an elephant, fish and hedgehog. Lindy uses sugarpaste, buttercream and clever techniques to create the colours, textures, patterns and shapes that make animal cakes so much fun. Variation design ideas, quick-and-clever cupcakes and delicious

Kaleidoscope - Band 15/Emerald (Carthew Mark)(Paperback / softback)

A prize of 3500 biscuits, the most terrifying creature on Earth, square tomatoes and underwater torches are just some of the amazing things that crop up in this anthology of three weird

Discovering Tutankhamun's Tomb - Band 15/Emerald (Kerrigan Juliet)(Paperback / softback)

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Tara Binns: Persisting Scientist: Band 15/Emerald (Rajan Lisa)(Paperback)

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right

Dream Lover - Short Stories (Boyd William)(Paperback / softback)

A collection of twenty-four tales told in bold, distinct voices from Brazil to Africa and from Nice to

Paddington in the Garden - Band 15/Emerald (Bond Michael)(Paperback / softback)

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Winter Tales (Various Authors)(Paperback / softback)

A collection of cosy animal stories for sharing on a wintry night. Featuring stories from much-loved authors, including Holly Webb and Michael