David Melling was born in Oxford and still lives near the city. His father was a sculptor and Melling inherited his artistic leanings. He previously worked as a photographer and as an animation artist for films including the much-loved Father Christmas, based on the book by Raymond Briggs. The winners of The Farshore Reading for Pleasure Teacher Awards 2023, highlighting the work schools are doing to encourage a love of reading, have... LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. Most of my adult life, I've been a freelance writer, teacher (of sorts), journalist, performer and broadcaster. I visit schools doing my one-man show, and support Arsenal Football Club. From start to finish this book bristles with energy and humour, while the illustrations are just delightful.' Our Baby

The activities featured in the resource support independent tasks. These can be completed by children individually or in small groups. This can encourage teamwork and supports peer-learning. It's great for their expression and communication skills. Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. Home > Rosen and Melling make a perfect double act, and grown-ups can look forward to reading this many times, as they’re certain to be asked to do. Author Guy Bass introduces SCRAP, about one robot who tried to protect the humans on his planet against an army of robots. Now the humans need his...From Michael Rosen, the highly regarded author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, comes this wonderful new take on the famous nursery rhyme, brilliantly brought to life by David Melling, the creator of Hugless Douglas. About This Edition ISBN: This text covers everything you need to teach story writing and is the perfect example of innovating a known story. This high quality text introduces the reader to a range of skills, from descriptive vocabulary choices, speech and text size; you can't go wrong with this book. The bold, detailed illustrations add great context to the story and will assist in younger and the less able readers being able to access and understand the story in more detail. All round, a great book to use as a teaching aid or to expose children to new literature. Night Mayor Franklefink has vanished from the Transylvanian Express - and it's up to you to solve the case! Part of the Solve Your Own Mystery seri... Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments

I have often written about my life and family, but I also write occasional fantasy (usually based in a real place) and non-fiction. Children will love this funny and imaginative take on a favourite fairy tale and Michael Rosen’s text offers lots of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt style word games and recite-along fun.

From Michael Rosen, the highly regarded author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, comes this wonderful new take on the famous nursery rhyme, brilliantly brought to life by David Melling, the creator of Hugless Douglas. Michael Rosen, a recent British Children’s Laureate, has written many acclaimed books for children, including WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, and I’M NUMBER ONE and THIS IS OUR HOUSE, both illustrated by Bob Graham. Michael Rosen lives in London.

Michael Rosen does not disappoint and, in partnership with Davis Melling, they have created some thing quite magical. Ideal for bedtime entertainment. Langley's illustrations are delightful and larger than life.' Guardian David Melling's warm and expressive images with beautiful use of texture adds to the rhyme and repetitive text that will be enjoyed. Children will enjoy the predictable elements in the story along with the crocodiles wearing crocs, slimy chairs, crunchy seaweed, bed shells and the cuddly crocodile at the end. Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy, as he learns to share his space and belongings with a litter of kittens. There's no finger-wagging here, only tail wagging – the tone is light and fun and the message about sharing with others sinks in through humour and repetition. Literacy : Get children to write an imaginative letter to the three bears with this lovely Writing Frame .Author Luke Palmer introduces his new book, Play (Firefly Press) about four boys growing up together, the challenges, the friendships, and what hap... Using a hands-on project is a wonderful opportunity to teach children skills. At EYLF, you can focus on developing a child’s gross motor skills with these tactile activities. Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children’s literature. Michael was the Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009 and the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He lives in London.

They don’t find it, but they do reach the sea and it hear it singing, and then they discover someone else’s house, with another set of chairs and breakfasts to try out.