Fiction 5+

This story is part of 'Reading Champion', a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). When Bindi has to take something to school for 'Show and Tell', Dad has a brilliant idea -...

This story is part of 'Reading Champion', a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). 'Reading Champion' offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce...

Ben is the new fish in class and introduces everyone to his friend Stan. But no one can see Stan, so they think he is imaginary. Ben keeps insisting Stan is just shy but the other fish think otherwise. When they all play a game of hide and seek, it seems that Tom, one of the fish, thinks he has w...

Best friends Sidney and Carrie are really excited about having a joint birthday party! But excitement turns to disappointment when they can't agree about the invitations, the entertainment or even the kind of cake they'd like to have. Will the birthday party be a disaster or can the two friends f...

When Sidney spots a wishing well in the long grass on his way to school, he thinks he might have found the answer to the problems he's having with his friend Billy. If he can just wish for exactly the right thing, then surely Billy will want to be friends with him again? But as Sidney makes his w...

When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet...

The evening is long. It's silent outside. We love silent. The most important thing is for the sirens not to howl. It is a bright day in February, but 7 year-old Ia and her family are in the dark. Church bells are ringing, sirens are screaming. The War has begun. Ia holds her astronaut doll close,...

A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! Silvermane's special magic makes the stars in the skies above Unicorn Valley shine bright. But when the evil unicorn Selena steals her locket, everything goes dark! Aisha and Emily must help Silvermane put the sparkle back in the night sky.

With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. Find out about Singing Dad and Viv's Odd Pet, as well as Ron Rabbit's job at the fish and chip shop! Tips for reading...

Chen's singing garden is filled with sounds, smells, tastes and textures. What will you discover as night begins to fall?