John Dougherty, ein nordirischer Autor, hat die Kinderliteratur mit seinen fesselnden Geschichten bereichert. Ausgehend von seinen Erfahrungen als Pädagoge zielt sein Werk darauf ab, junge Leser zu inspirieren und zu unterhalten. Doughertys Schreiben zeichnet sich durch einen spielerischen Ansatz und die bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit aus, Kinder in fantasievolle Welten zu entführen. Sein Engagement für die Kinderliteratur hat ihn auch dazu veranlasst, Führungspositionen in literarischen Organisationen zu übernehmen.
Focusing on the theme of preparing for loss, this picture book follows Gerda the bear as she comes to terms with the reality that her best friend, Orlo, will not be around forever. Through a tender narrative, it addresses the emotional challenges of friendship and the inevitability of change, offering a gentle exploration of grief and acceptance for young readers.
A hugely entertaining new collection of poems for children from a leading performance poet
The Hare-Shaped Hole is a poignant and touching picture book exploring death and grief, as Bertle the turtle learns to cope with the loss of his best friend Hertle the hare.
Ein tröstliches Bilderbuch ab 4 Jahren über Freundschaft und Verlust
»Zeige der Leere, was Leo war: dein bester Freund und sooo wunderbar!« Schildkröte Cleo und Hase Leo sind unzertrennlich. Obwohl sie sehr unterschiedlich sind, halten sie immer zusammen und helfen sich gegenseitig. Doch eines Tages ist Leo plötzlich verschwunden und lässt nur ein Loch zurück. Bär Otto rät dem Schildkrötenkind, die Leere mit Erinnerungen zu füllen. Und so denkt Cleo an all die schönen Erlebnisse zurück, die sie mit ihrem weltbesten Freund Leo hatte, an all das Lachen und die Abenteuer, die sie gemeinsam erlebt haben. Eine herzerwärmende, tröstliche Geschichte über Freundschaft und Verlust. Und darüber, was bleibt, wenn der beste Freund geht. Ausstattung: Mit fbg. Illustrationen
Book Band: Purple (Ideal for ages 6+) An upbeat rhyming story about bees and sustainability, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. Lola is a bee who loves to boogie, but the rest of the hive think her dancing is silly. One day, their meadow is mowed and the bees must go in search of new nectar. Luckily, Lola's bop might just help them find it! This cheerful story from award-winning author John Dougherty is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features funny colour illustrations by Pauline Gregory and is perfect for teaching children about the environment and the importance of bees in our ecosystem. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
It's Mo's least favourite day of the year. Can he prove to his team - and himself - that he isn't too slow for Sports Day? Too Slow for Sports Day is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. 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 of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years
Sam and Bansi are excited about exploring their new school library - until they are joined by two cheeky aliens! Will they be able to stop the aliens from messing up the library? Will they be able to prevent an alien invasion? Find out what happens in this humorous playscript. Aliens in the Library is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. 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 of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years
This collection features six exciting adventures starring Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face. In their quest for the Magic Oi!, they embark on a thrilling journey that promises laughter and excitement. The holiday season takes a chaotic turn in Great Kerfuffle, where instead of peace and goodwill, mayhem reigns and presents are mysteriously absent. As summer arrives, the duo visits the Loose Chippings library, only to find themselves skipping chapters in their story, leading to unexpected twists. Their adventures continue with a tale filled with more twists than a pizza delivery on an oil slick, leaving readers eager for more. Strange occurrences unfold on the island, marked by an ominous humming noise that grows louder, prompting a hasty retreat. Finally, Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face face a highly dangerous yet potentially silly adventure, complete with dodgy badgers lurking about. Each story promises to engage young readers with humor, excitement, and a touch of whimsy, making this collection a delightful addition to any child's bookshelf.
In this completely stupendous (or just plain stupid) adventure, find out what happens when the bees take over the island of Great Kerfuffle. Can Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face save the day? Or will they be thwarted, and spun round and round a lot, by the gang of ruthless office chairs? Yes, it really is THAT stupid (or should that be stupendous?).
