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Little Mouse reads Uncle Hugo's postcards and loves to pretend he's an explorer too! When Uncle Hugo finally returns and tells all his incredibel stories, he has a surprise for his young nephew. It's Little Mouse's turn to see the world!

This practical, concise guide shows teachers what they need to know about language, how it is learned, how it is used, and how teaching about it can be incorporated into lessons throughout the curriculum.

The realities of new technological and social conditions since the 1990s demand a new approach to literacy teaching. Looking onward from the original statement of aims of the multiliteracies movement in 1996, this volume brings together top-quality...

"A marvellous book of great practical value" - James CarterThe lack of interest in reading for pleasure amongst large numbers of primary age pupils, put off by 'mechanical' worksheet-driven approaches, is a cause for major concern amongst education...

"Zany Rhymes A to Z" was created to feed the vivid imaginations of children and adults of any age and to nurture reading and writing skills."Zany Rhymes" features 26 original nonsense poems in the tradition of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear.Each poem is...

This is Dudley. He is a loveable, silly sausage dog with hopes and dreams just like you. He is hoping to be the first dog to fly to Mars in a rocket ship, and he knows how to grow pumpkins, make cakes and hatch an egg he finds hiding in the forest. We...

Elliot HATES his lunch! He does NOT want milk, he does NOT want broccoli, and he does NOT want apples for lunch! Elliot wants to eat something else ... like a burger or a pizza. Frustrated, Elliot walks around his classroom to see what his friends are...

Baby Bigfoot is having a Halloween party. He has invited a lot of friends to the party. Help Baby Bigfoot count everyone at the party. Baby Bigfoot's Halloween Party Countdown is greater than your average counting book. Young children will learn basic...

Winston was a happy-go-lucky, dancing dog. One day his spirit was crushed when he broke a bone and lost the ability to dance like he used to. Winston digs deep to find hope and inspiration for the future. Soon he's back on his feet, stronger than before...

Can You Help Me Sign My Name is a short story and cursive workbook. Many schools do not teach cursive writing anymore. As parents, we still can! Learning starts at home first. This book can help with your children's reading and writing development all at...

The Name Series© team up again to present their first Picture Book showcasing youth creativity. Produced during a time of global uncertainty, the sister duo invites you to their world of hope as you turn the pages of encouragement...

Willow Discovers is a series in which a curious young girl gets to experience the many facets of manufacturing. The true story of my daughter, Laila, being curious about my work was the inspiration to create a way for young children to go on...

This book was creatively written to bring one of life’s most beneficial lesson to light in their minds. The power to move forward. The book uses commonly known animals to show that everything moves forward and so should they because life...

And God said, "Let there be Love." tells the story of creation beginning with God's first and greatest creation: Love. It shows how all of God's creations were God's gifts to Love, and these gifts were given to us to care for...

"God Really Loves You and He Is Always With You!" is a children's book that explains how much God loves us, that we are special and that He is always with us.  "God Really Loves You and He Is Always With You!" is a book...

Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Maori ?Learning Maori can be fun with this picture book.In this book you will find the following features:Maori AlphabetsMaori WordsEnglish TranslationsSome Important Information Regarding Our Books:Each...

Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Swazi ( siSwati ) ?Learning Swazi ( siSwati ) can be fun with this picture book.In this book you will find the following features:Swazi ( siSwati ) AlphabetsSwazi ( siSwati ) WordsEnglish...

Reading picture books with infants and toddlers facilitates their early language development, with far-reaching benefits for their later reading abilities and academic achievement.While the importance of reading books with children aged from 3 to 5 years...

Teaching Ethics through Literature provides in-depth understanding of a new and exciting shift in the fields of English education, Literature, Language Arts, and Literacy through exploring their connections with ethics. The book pioneers an approach to...

Allery was a young eagle who lived in the forest with his Uncle Ullie. Soon, he wanted to fly and explore the world. Uncle Ullie taught him the ropes on how to be the best flyer. Yet, Allery continued to fail one test after another. Allery was getting...

Lily is always smiling, but one day she begins to cry. Lily's parents don't know why, but can you help them find Lily's smile?This book helps young readers with their 'L' sound. Practice the 'L' sound as you look for Lily's Lost Smile!

Sometime during the night when Kelly was asleep, little orange bear went tumble plop off the bed, little brown bear went tumble bump, medium brown bear went tumble thump, and big brown bear went thud. "Too many bears!" said her mother, coming in to pick...

Jolly Phonics introduces kids to how words are spelled and how specific letter groups sound. Jolly Phonics help children develop early reading skills by identifying sounds and associating them with alphabets to form words and identify things around them.

Emily has always been nervous to read out loud. She has never been comfortable in front of her classmates and usually tried to avoid being called upon. One day Bailey Bookworm came to visit her class, and all the children were very excited to read...

What was your BEST CHRISTMAS EVER?For young Nathan, it was the year he followed his shelf elf, Zippy, back to the North Pole to surprise Santa.Together they had quite the adventure as they traveled to the South Pole to find Santa's Brother Nick.Part...

Tonight! Heaps of of Hapless Hoopla at the Big Top! is the story of Hee HaHoo the clown, a clown who does not like to be laughed at.  He'd much prefer the resounding applause that the other circus performers receive.  One...

What enables children's learning? A key ingredient in children's learning is being actively engaged and fascinated by something that they are naturally drawn to. Children tend to be naturally drawn to animals, perhaps because they are so different from...

Understanding Jolly Phonics: A Comprehensive Guide to Early Literacy has been crafted as an accessible resource for teachers, parents, and caregivers passionate about fostering children's early literacy skills. This book aims to deeply understand the...

JORDAN HAD A DREAM was born on a flight from Chicago, Illinois to Rapid City, South Dakota. As the turbulence grew stronger, Sammy became increasingly nervous and was unsure if the flight would ever reach its destination. He began to think about his...

<hr><h2><strong>Samantha and Freddie love their piggy bank. It's purple and cute, helping them save for what they want. Can they come up with ideas to fill her up?</strong></h3><hr><p>Your little one will love to...

Children's book, bedtime stories, brilliant, vivid illustrations, creative storytelling at its best.In this wonderfully illustrated children's story, we follow a child who worries on a daily basis, about a recurring problem that vexes many...

Being a big brother is everything that Kyle dreamed of....or is it? Because he didn't just get one sibling, he got two. So, join Kyle on his amazing adventure in learning how to be the best big brother to his twin siblings.

Year after year, Sábana the sloth worries about everything. He is convinced his anxiety will never allow him to succeed in life. When he is ready to give up, a new friend helps Sábana recognize his worth. 

A rhythmic story of grit and determination.  Nike, the adventuring golden retriever, dreams of someday having a job.  With hard work and months of training, he must pass a test to make his wishes of becoming a therapy dog come true.  Can...

Bernie the one-eyed puppy is ready to go to school. But, is he really ready? His friends encourage him on his first day, and with their support he takes on Puppy School! Mr. Picasso teaches the puppies manners, tricks, and especially to be kind. In his...

Nubian Bookstore Presents the ABC Book is a children's picture book that teaches the alphabet. Each letter is beautifully illustrated with the description of a profession/occupation that starts with that letter. 

The children were left in awe and wonder when Frankie revealed what he wanted to be when he grows up. They never would have guessed it! Feel the excitement with Frankie and his friends as they learn more about each other. I hope you enjoy this book as...

You are capable of greatness! As you change your way of thinking, it will lead to a change of heart - a change of how you feel.  As you bring alignment to your life, your behavior and decisions will change; and you will find yourself a changed...

The first in the Wadi Tale series, The Kuma tells the tale of four hats, four unruly boys, and the love between a grandmother and her grandsons in the mountainous Sultanate of Oman.This book was translated into a spoken dialect of Nizwani Arabic to...

Kids will delight in this read aloud bedtime tale filled with catchy rhymes and eye-popping illustrations.Join Henry as he heads out into the world to find a home. Problems abound!The more he moaned, the worse he felt,sitting there shivering in his wet...

Yummy, yummy... crunchy planets! Of course, space whales loved gobbling up all kinds of planets. However, Wallo the little space whale was getting bored with eating the planets. He would like to get a taste for the star...

With contributions from leading international researchers, Contemporary Perspectives on Reading and Spelling offers a critique of current thinking on the research literature into reading, reading comprehension and writing.

'John Haddon offers creative, systematic and challenging approaches which don't bypass the text but engage children with it.' - Trevor Wright, Senior Lecturer in Secondary English, University of Worcester, UKTeaching Reading Shakespeare is for all...

Together with Contextualising Difficulties in Literacy Development, this reader forms the basis of the Open University's Difficulties in Literacy Development course, and is ideal for similar courses nationally and internationally.

It's time for bed, and getting the little monsters there is never an easy task! Enjoy a playful bedtime story about the jobs the little monsters need to get done before bed!This book is full of rhymes and colourful characters, and as you read, don't...

He fearlessly jumps into the pages of adventure-filled books. Can he become the young champion of the high seas? Twelve-year-old Rylan is tired of boring and rainy days. Eager for a new escapade as a story character in some of history's greatest...