Amy, Bella, Chloe, Daisy and Emily are best friends at school, they even have their own Alphabet Club (just look at their initials!). Daisy is the newest member, she's desperate to fit in, even though Chloe is VERY unfriendly to her at times. And, when the girls start planning sleepovers for their birthdays, Daisy starts dreading her own. She doesn't know what her friends will make of her older sister . .
In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a hanky-panky, cranky stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have you in fits of laughter! There is much fun to be had by listening to the song and trying to predict the new word for each clue given!
A small caterpillar is born hungry and eats everything in sight until it gets a stomach ache. After that experience, he eats a leaf and it helps him to become a beautiful butterfly. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a story about a small caterpillar who emerges from an egg and begins eating everything in sight.
Miss Lisa
Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne tells the story of Handa who wants to take a present of fruit to her friend Akeyo to surprise her. On the way different animals can't resist helping themselves to the fruit in Handa's basket until eventually there is no fruit left!
Miss Lynch
In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story.
Miss Colley
When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a Gruffalo, a monster with terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws. But will Mouse's frightful description be enough to scare off his foes? After all, there's no such thing as a Gruffalo . . . is there?
Miss Mcauley Fisher
The brave brother and sister set off on a journey of adventure over shimmering oceans, high mountains and past fierce tigers to discover the terrifying monster in his lair: or, as it turns out, their teenage brother Marcus in his bedroom.
Mrs Pearson
The mangos love to dance, the banana DJ can do the splits, the grapes enjoy a conga line and the apples shake their pips! It is a fruit-tastic extravaganza and everyone is invited - so don't be shy, join in and let's get this party started!
Mrs Johnson
This wonderful picture book by Timothy Knapman is a fantastic story for all children, which is truly inspiring for all. The illustrations and text explain how the smallest of children can trick their Gran into different tricks. The text perfectly describes the love that children have for their Grandparents.
Mr Cartwright
Harry Potter is an orphan who it brought up by his aunt and uncle. He is an unloved boy but everything changes on Harry’s eleventh birthday when a strange man bursts in with some important news: Harry Potter is a wizard! He has been awarded a letter to join Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where his adventure is set to begin.
Mrs Weekes
This funny, touching and triumphant picture book is about a giraffe who finds his own tune and has been a much-loved family favourite for over twenty years!
Mrs Winkler
This funny, touching and triumphant picture book is about a giraffe who finds his own tune and has been a much-loved family favourite for over twenty years!
Mr Fitzpatrick
Alice lives an ordinary life, until the day she follows the White Rabbit down, down, down a rabbit hole. She suddenly finds herself in an enchanted world, surrounded by zany creatures like the Mad Hatter, the Duchess, and the Cheshire Cat. Alice is delighted to find that nothing in Wonderland is the least bit ordinary.
Miss Taylor
Hannah loves gorillas but has never seen one. Her father's too busy to take her to the zoo – or for anything else come to that. For her birthday, Hannah asks her father for a gorilla – but is disappointed when she discovers that the gorilla she's got is just a toy one. But then something extraordinary happens...
Mrs Bell
This delightful picture book from Judith Kerr is a true classic, with enduring appeal for children and parents alike. Kerr's vibrant, colourful illustrations and simple but charming story make this a perfect book to enjoy reading together.
Mrs Goko 2
When Daddy Rabbit suggests skating on the frozen lake, Bella’s big brother and sister are excited. But little Bella is nervous. What if she falls over and everyone laughs at her? Gently encouraged by the others, Bella gains confidence and steps out onto the ice – and discovers that she loves skating!
Mrs Goko
When Daddy Rabbit suggests skating on the frozen lake, Bella’s big brother and sister are excited. But little Bella is nervous. What if she falls over and everyone laughs at her? Gently encouraged by the others, Bella gains confidence and steps out onto the ice – and discovers that she loves skating!
