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The prince wants to marry Lara, the millers daughter, but the king refuses unless she can spin wheat into gold. Luckily, Rumplestiltskin promises to help Lara, but he wants something in return. Should Lara trust thim? Rumpelstiltskin is part of the...

What activities can we play outside? This book provides plenty of fun ideas for interesting things children can do and games they can play outside with simple items they find around them. Play Outside is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising...

Art receives a brand new box of paints from his Grandad. He starts to paint straightaway and quickly discovers that whatever he creates comes to life, including a jungle and some very scary dinosaurs! Will Art come up with a painting plan to get home...

Barnaby Bear is off on an adventure with Snowy Owl around the woods of the world. They fly to Scotland, Norway, America and even India. What will Barnaby Bear discover along the way? Into the Woods is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars...

What is a sunset and how can we show it as a picture? Children can find out in this non-fiction book which provides both science explanations and some simple step-by-step instructions for how to create a sunset artwork. Picture a Sunset is part of the...

Maxim and Lena are going on holiday with Mum and Dad. They have to get up and out in the dark of the night, but Lena finds it very hard to be quiet! After nearly leaving without Lena's teddy, they get into the terminal but does Dad have the passports?...

Teddy bears are very old toys, but where do they come from? This non-fiction book takes a look at the history of teddy bears, their origins and how they have become an important childhood toy for generations. Teddy Bears is part of the Galaxy range of...

When Patrick and his grandad discover the end of a piece of string outside their house they follow it through a farmyard, a wood and across the sea, finally arriving at the bottom of a steep cliff. What will they find at the top? The String is part of...

Galaxy Teachers Guide E accompanies selected books from the Rising Stars Reading Planet Galaxy range. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range...

Sometimes we can feel sad, angry or lonely. In this non-fiction book, children learn how they can address these different emotions and how to be there when a friend needs help or comfort. Be a Good Friend is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising...

Minu likes to visit the pond in the park to look at the ducklings, but one day she notices that her cat, Socks, is interested in the ducklings, too! Can Minu help to keep the ducklings safe? The Quack in the Kitchen is part of the Galaxy range of books...

Galaxy Teachers Guide D accompanies selected books from the Rising Stars Reading Planet Galaxy range. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range...

There is so much to explore at the aquarium: fish with stripes and spots and rockpools with crabs and seaweed. What will you see in the fish tank? In the Fish Tank is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics...

The children can't play a football match with only three players. Max the dog takes the team up to six but some of the children aren't sure about his football abilities - until they see him in action! Max in Goal is part of the Rocket Phonics range from...

The choir are singing sweetly when Jack and the rest of the class decide to join in. They each take a different instrument and start playing very noisily, until Miss Hicks begs them to stop! Crash, Bag, Boom! is part of the Rocket Phonics range from...

Tanya's gran gives her some money to buy herself something new. In the shop, Tanya struggles to decide what to get until she sees something perfect! Tanya Gets a Gift is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics...

Zak is fed up of cutting wood and wants lessons in tricks. Alex says no, so Zak sneaks into the tricks tent for some fun. In the end, Zak learns an important lesson, but not the one he hoped for! The Tricks Tent is part of the Rocket Phonics range from...

Amy is moving into a new flat and everything feels different. She is upset when she can't see any of her belongings, but Mum has a surprise in store! The Flat is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a...

While Little Miss Muffet is out for a picnic she sits on Cob's web and breaks it. Poor Cob is cross but can he fix the web? Cob's Web is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word...

When Aiden and Craig are fed up one rainy day they decide to go and play in Gran's attic. What will they find when they look in a long forgotten chest? Dress up! is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds...

Take a walk up the track into the forest. There are animals everywhere. What wildlife will you spot? In the Forest is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh...

To become the next Sultana, Jamila must pass a test. Before she goes to bed, the Sultan places a speck of dust under her mattresses and quilts. Will Jamila be able to get any sleep and will she pass the test? Jamila's Test is part of the Rocket Phonics...

Jess the ostrich is sad that she has no nest. As the other birds come to help her, the cape fox steals all their eggs. Can Jess catch the fox and keep the eggs safe? The Best Nest is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

Yasmin and her Mum are having lunch at the wildlife park when a zebra escapes! Can Yasmin help the vet and stop the zebra? Stop Zebra! is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word...

Top dogs work very hard. Some dogs help to find people who are lost and others help those with disabilities. We love top dogs! Top Dogs is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word...

When seagulls rip the top of Big Red Ed's map he chases after them. He huffs and puffs his way through the muck and up the hill. Will he still be able to find the cod bun hut? Big Red Ed is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading...

>Peg and Pug are off for a picnic. They've packed lots of lovely things to eat and are on their way to the top of the hill. But things go wrong when they find themselves without any lunch on a very hot day! What will these hot dogs do? Hot Dogs is part...

Find out how to make a felt cat by sewing and sticking, in this step-by-step guide. Can you make a cat from a kit? Cat Kit is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading...

Dad and Tom are on a camping trip. Tom helps Dad set up the tent but when Dad tugs too hard, the tent top rips! That night, annoying little bugs get into the gap and buzz around. Can Tom fix the hole? Bugs in Bed is part of the Rocket Phonics range from...

Bess sees a beautiful red bag in a shop but isn't allowed to buy it. Later, in the park, some hungry ducks pull Bess's yellow bag into the mud, ruining it. Can Gran come to the rescue? The Red Bag is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars...

Nell leaves a party with a balloon and party bag. When she accidentally lets go of the balloon it floats away and gets stuck in a tree. Can the friendly gull help to get the balloon and party bag back? Pop! is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising...

Tig the dog is sad. Even the idea of digging a pit or chasing the cat will not cheer him up. Who or what will make him feel better? Sad Tig is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in...

Cam is sad to leave his Mum and pet dog when he goes to school. Tam decides to cheer him up by sharing a dot to dot book. What will Cam and Tam discover in the picture? Cam and Tam is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

Pip is an explorer cat with a map to buried treasure. X marks the spot, but what will she find there? Pip and the Map is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through...

Dom and Sam are in the sandpit. While Dom is carefully building his sandcastle, Sam has other ideas and has found a different friend to play with! Dig in the Pit is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds...

This simple instruction book explains how to make an egg box crab, and other aquatic animals, using different materials. Why not try and make your own egg box crab? Making an Egg Box Crab is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading...

Ravi does not like loud noises but he really wants to watch the fireworks. When he sees some road workers from his bedroom window he has an idea. Will Ravi go to Rocket Night after all? Rocket Night! is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars...

A non-fiction information book about the different kinds of bags we use in our daily lives, including their features and the materials they are made of. We all need bags! We Need Bags is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

Gran wants to take Rosa to the book shop, but Rosa wants to stay at home and play computer games! Will Gran convince Rosa that she does like books after all? I Do Not Like Books! is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

A little girl is off on a pirate adventure. She travels across the sea and lands on an island. What will she find in the cave at the end of her pirate quest? The Pirate Quest is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy...

Football is a fun game to play! This photographic information book explores what we need to play football. Who will you play football with? Football Fun is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating...

Children can learn how to dig a pond with this non-fiction information book. The step-by-step instructions show how to make a simple pond that will attract wildlife. Dig a Pond is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy...

Vik and Jen are making a den in the garden using sticks, twigs and bricks. They think the den is brilliant until they realise that they should have built it somewhere else! The Den is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

In this photographic information book, children find out how to get to the top of a climbing wall and how to stay safe doing it! The Rock Wall is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and...

Rabbit offers Anansi a carrot muffin in return for picking up plums in the garden. Will Anansi help rabbit and get his muffin? Anansi and the Web Trick is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating...

In this non-fiction information book, that also acts as a quiz, children learn about healthy foods. Can they spot all the healthy snacks? Spot the Snacks! is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating...

Rick has a lot of animals: a cat, a rat, a snake and even a horse! All of the animals are unwell or hurt. Can Rick make them feel better? Rick and the Animals is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides...

A mother and her two children go shopping at the supermarket. The children are keen to pick things up but are they really helping? Pick it up! is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and...