Jeanne Willis si è affermata come un'autrice prolifica con un'ampia produzione. Il suo approccio letterario, plasmato dal suo background nella scrittura pubblicitaria, è caratterizzato da un'acuta immaginazione e un linguaggio giocoso. Willis esplora spesso temi legati al mondo naturale e alla curiosità umana, infondendo nelle sue narrazioni elementi inaspettati. La sua capacità di coinvolgere un vasto pubblico è evidente nella diversità delle sue opere pubblicate.
Where the willow meets the water, a tadpole met a caterpillar. 'Promise me that you will never change', the caterpillar says. As he sits on his lily pad, digesting the butterfly he has just eaten, he little realises that now he will never know!
The book features a captivating blend of charm and intelligence, appealing to readers who appreciate wit and allure in storytelling. It promises an engaging narrative that combines sharp insights with a compelling plot, ensuring a delightful experience for those who delve into its pages.
The Binks are soft and sweet but stinky! This is the story of how they got their stink. Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imagination and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience.
"Teachers are bombarded with advice about how to teach. The Fundamentals of Teaching cuts through the confusion by synthesising the key findings from education research and neuroscience to give an authoritative guide. It reveals how learning happens, which methods work best and how to improve any students' learning. Using a tried-and-tested, five-step model for applying the methods effectively in the classroom, Mike Bell shows how you can improve learning and eliminate time-consuming, low effect practices that increase stress and workload. He includes case studies from teachers working across different subjects and age groups which model practical strategies for: 1. prior knowledge 2. presenting new material 3. setting challenging tasks 4. feedback and improvement 5. repetition and consolidation This powerful resource is highly recommended for all teachers, school leaders and trainee teachers who want to benefit from the most effective methods in their classrooms"--
Giant George is lonely - he longs to leave his cottage but is too big! A magical robin helps his dream come true.
Bug Club’s Comics for Phonics are designed to support children with their reading practice and are packed with characters they will love. Finely leveled and 100% decodableComics with kid-cred to motivate even the most reluctant readerWell-structured with a clear pace and progression to get all children reading by 6Includes non-words for plenty of blending practice
This humorous story tells how Dr Xargle instructs his class of aliens on the appearance and habits of "Earthlets" (human babies) before embarking on a field trip to Earth. Bath-time, feeding, and changing nappies are all given a new slant by this alien guide to human behavior.
A glorious and funny celebration of individuality from the bestselling creators of Who's in the Loo? When the other baby animals laugh at Elephant for not being able to jump, he sets out to prove them wrong. But hard as he tries, he just can't jump. Then he realises that he is able to do something that no other animal can -- his strong, long trunk can make him a hero.
Follow unfortunate John Lambton as he battles to rid his village of a scary, scaly monster and break the Lambton curse. TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 711. Its much-loved stories, beautiful artwork and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child's perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child's journey into learning English.