How to Make the Most of your Remaining School Budget
As the financial year winds down, many teachers and school business managers find themselves facing a familiar challenge: how to make the most of the remaining budget before it disappears. While it can be tempting to spend quickly just to use up funds, this moment presents a valuable opportunity to invest in something that delivers lasting impact—books.
Updating your school library and classroom collections doesn’t have to mean overspending. With thoughtful planning and a focus on value, you can stretch your budget to bring in a wide range of high-quality, engaging, and diverse texts that truly resonate with students. The right books don’t just fill shelves… they spark curiosity, reflect students’ identities & modern world, broaden perspectives, and build a lifelong love of reading.
In this post, we’ll explore different collections and the impact they could have in your school ensuring that every pound spent contributes to a richer, more inclusive reading environment. Because when students see themselves in stories and discover new worlds through words, the impact lasts far beyond the budget year.
Independent Reading
That moment when children move beyond a structured phonics scheme and begin choosing their own books is one of the most exciting—and most fragile—stages of their reading journey. With new freedom comes the risk of selecting texts that are simply too challenging, which can quickly dent confidence and dampen enthusiasm. That’s why thoughtful support at this stage matters so much. Our curated collections are carefully staged to bridge that gap, offering “real” books that feel rewarding and age-appropriate while still being accessible. Filled with exciting adventures, diverse and engaging characters, and presented in full colour with a variety of readable fonts, these books are designed in short, manageable chunks to help build reading stamina. As confidence grows, children are gently introduced to longer chapters and more traditional black-and-white formats—ensuring they develop not just the ability to read, but a lasting love of it.
Encourage independent reading with our vibrant collection of illustrated chapter books designed specifically for new free readers. Perfect for developing early reading, these stories are filled with adventure, humour and colourful illustrations.
• Beautifully illustrated chapter books with engaging stories
• Perfectly tailored for new free readers, building confidence and reading stamina
• Includes a diverse range of tales, from magical journeys to thrilling adventures
Get your class off to a flying start with exciting, modern fiction to inspire a love for reading.
These books are lime and brown reading levels and are all illustrated. Text is broken up with pictures and a variety of fonts that combine the visual engagement of picture books with the longer narrative of chapter books helping to build reading confidence, vocabulary and stamina. The illustrations aid comprehension and make the transition from picture books to longer stories less daunting.
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Discover a vibrant collection of modern and exciting chapter books designed to boost reading fluency and stamina for independent readers. Packed with engaging stories across a variety of genres, these books feature relatable characters and captivating plots that keep young readers motivated and eager to turn the page. Perfect for building confidence and a lifelong love of reading, this collection supports skill development while celebrating diversity and curiosity about the world. Ideal for school libraries and classroom book corners, these chapter books make every reading session a joyful adventure.
These books are harder brown to grey reading level and include illustrations. They bridge the gap between fully illustrated short chapter books to longer chapter books in stage 3. These books have an AR Lexile Level between 4.2 and 5.0. This collection is perfect for children in Year 3 and those working at greater depth in Year 2.
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Library Stock Updates
Refreshing your library stock with the very best new books of 2025 is one of the most powerful ways to re-energise a reading culture across your school. We recommed that you replace & update a minimum of 10% of your library stock every year. By drawing on the expertise of children’s publishing specialists, alongside the trusted insights of teachers and parents, you can ensure your shelves are filled with titles that truly capture children’s imaginations. From high-quality non-fiction that sparks curiosity and builds essential general knowledge, to carefully selected themed collections that support and enrich the school curriculum, every book plays a role in broadening horizons. Add to this an exciting mix of brand-new fiction from debut authors, the latest instalments in much-loved series, and future classics that children will be eager to discover, and your library becomes more than just a resource—it becomes a destination. A place where every visit offers something new, relevant, and irresistible, encouraging all readers to keep coming back for more.
The 85 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your primary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to share with your class and encourage independent reading. We’ve included picture books, illustrated early chapter books, graphic novels and longer stories. There is something for everyone! Fill your school with laughter, joy and inspirational characters.
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62 of the best non fiction books of 2025 hand-picked for your primary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new non-fiction. We’ve chosen the very best in factual books that link to the curriculum and inform children about current and popular issues such as climate change and AI.
These books are chosen for their fantastic illustrations, interactivity, ease of use and age-appropriate vocabulary. They will make fantastic additions to your library and are perfect for supporting research & teaching in the classroom.
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62 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your secondary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your school library up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to inspire a love for reading in KS4.
These novels will whisk your students away on adventures in worlds of fantasy, travel back in time and navigate the trials and romances of teens becoming adults. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
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70 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your secondary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to inspire a love for reading in KS3.
These stories will whisk your students away to magical worlds, take them on adventures across unknown lands and do battle with monstrous villains. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
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25 of the best non-fiction books of 2025 hand-picked for your Secondary School Library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your school library up-to-date with inspiring and information non-fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best factual books to inspire a love for reading in KS4 & KS5.
These books have been selected for their award-winning writing, engaging content and relevant, modern themes that inspire critical thinking, self advocacy and understanding of the world. With a combination of books written for both teenagers and adults, we’ve chosen books that present a positive and hopeful world view that will empower teenagers to engage with community and real-life problems.
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Topic Collections
We love curating topic-based book collections that align closely with the primary curriculum while reflecting the world children live in today. Keeping these resources current is essential—did you know that many experts recommend removing non-fiction books that are more than ten years old from school libraries? In fast-moving fields like science and geography, outdated information can quickly mislead our children. Modern collections now include engaging, up-to-date titles that introduce children to fascinating developments such as the “wood wide web” of forest communication, the growing role of artificial intelligence, and innovative alternative energy sources. At the same time, new geography books are helping pupils better understand and celebrate global diversity, cultures, and changing environments. By refreshing classroom libraries with accurate, inclusive, and contemporary non-fiction, schools can ensure children are not only informed, but inspired by the world as it truly is today.
The future is here! Teach your class about the fascinating leaps in technology, robotics and AI and the endless possibilities this offers. Children are introduced to stunning innovations that are revolutionising medicine, space explorations and entertainments. Learn about algorithms, the limitations of AI and the decisions already being made for us.
We’ve also included three class stories that promote discussions about how coding is used in the real world and the place of robots in our lives.
There are 26 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Educating our little ones about the importance of looking after our planet has become a necessity and we know many of our schools are creating their own curriculums and topics to ensure this is given a high priority.
We’ve created this lovely collection of books to support your teaching of Climate Change and Plastics in EYFS. We’ve included lots of stories and interactive books that will engage your class and motivate them to take care of our world.
There are 19 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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This collection of books has been put together to support all aspects of teaching Plants, Trees & Photosynthesis. These beautiful books will teach you class to identify and understand the parts of a flower, find out about the importance of trees to our world and the wood wide web, understand the requirements for growth, how pollination works and the process of photosynthesis. We’ve chosen books that demonstrate the different uses of plants in medicine, shelter, cleaning our air, the climate and producing food. We’ve included some beautiful stories that exemplify the importance of bees, pollination, our eco-system and plant growth as well as poetry and a practical guide to gardening.
There are 20 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Bring the wonders of science and space to life with this fabulous collection of space books. We’ve chosen non-fiction books about our solar system, earth and beyond; space travel, astronauts, scientists and engineers and the creation of the universe. We’ve also included some fantastic fiction to share as class stories.
Each book is filled with mind-blowing insights and incredible facts presented in engaging and innovative ways. Find out how long it would take to fly to a star and whether there are rainbows on other planets then step inside the lives of the inspiring people who have explored space & searched for answers to our most difficult questions.
There are 23 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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This collection has been put together to support your KS2 topic of Rivers & The Water Cycle.
Travel down the world’s most extraordinary rivers and discover the animals that call them their homes, the people who rely on them and the environmental issues facing them. Dive into the water cycle and find out how it supports all life forms and what we can do to protect it. These books inspire children to see the beauty and power of water and how critical it is to our world.
There are 20 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Unwrap the mysteries of Ancient Egypt with this fantastic collection of historical books. We’ve included a wonderful range of books to suit every child in your class from traditional encyclopedias to fold maps, infographics and interactive books. These books will spark the imagination of your class and allow them to research and learn about the Ancient Egyptians independently.
There are 28 books in this collection. Scroll through to take a look at them all!
These books are aimed at children in KS2.
New Class Texts
Refreshing your class texts is a simple yet powerful way to enhance English lessons and support every learner. Ensuring each child has their own copy of the text being studied allows them to follow along closely, building word recognition, deepening their understanding of punctuation and text structure, and—most importantly—helping them stay engaged and enjoy the stories being explored. Whether you’re looking for fresh inspiration or need to replace well-loved, worn copies, we’re here to help. Take a look at some of our most popular and exciting new titles featured below.
The first book in a hilarious, jam-packed new adventure series starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.
Scooter McLay's cerebral palsy affects how quickly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas. He spends every day inventing top secret recipes and machines for his family's jam factory. There's just one thing missing ... a pet, to share it all with. Or better still, a friend.
When a tiny alien named Fizzbee crashes through the factory window, she might just be the answer. Now it's all hands on deck, as they team up to save the factory from dastardly neighbour Daffy Dodgy.
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The first in a children's fantasy adventure series, full of imagination, humour and heart.. Readers can bring their fantasy world to life and meet dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more in this beautifully illustrated children's book.
Believing is just the beginning ... When Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world that they found by climbing through the folding bed in their grandad's attic. Roar was filled with things they loved - dragons, mermaids, ninja wizards and adventure - as well as things that scared them (including a very creepy scarecrow...) Now the twins are eleven, Roar is just a memory. But when they help Grandad clean out the attic, Arthur is horrified as Grandad is pulled into the folding bed and vanishes. Is he playing a joke? Or is Roar ... real?
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The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.
After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.
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From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries.
If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place.
With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them ...
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Imagine making friends with a polar bear...
There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life...
This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear's.
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Winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Award 2016. When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment. Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined.
But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble. Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever?
Ross MacKenzie unleashes a riot of imagination, colour and fantasy in this astonishing adventure, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke and Neil Gaiman.
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Willow and Alma are best friends, sharing a love of the spotlight. All they want is fame and fortune, and Willow is determined that the best way to get it is to go viral.
So they start filming dares. Okay, so getting stuck in a basketball hoop doesn't get them the sort of attention they were hoping for, but as their challenges get more extreme, their fan base grows. Duct-taping themselves to a wall? No-brainer.
Eating super-hot chillis? Of course! Waxing an eyebrow off? Super funny! And if they get in a bit of trouble, it's worth it. But if they really want to prove themselves, they have to go all-out. So they come up with the perfect idea.
An idea that causes more than just a bit of trouble. An idea that might destroy not just their ambitions but their entire friendship for good.
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We are in an epidemic. An epidemic of unhappiness. Friends, here is the good news: HappyHead has the answer.
When Seb is offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness, he is determined to change how people see him and make his parents proud. But as he finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Finn, Seb starts to question the true nature of the challenges they must undergo. The deeper into the programme the boys get, the more disturbing the assessments become, until it’s clear there may be no escape...
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When fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ prison.
Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice.
But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?
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Multi-award winning The King of Nothing by Nathanael Lessore
ANTON AND HIS FRIENDS ARE THE KINGS OF YEAR 9. They're used to ruling the school and Anton wears the crown. The other kids run away when he's about but that's the way he wants it - he's got a reputation to live up to after all.
So when he gets into serious trouble at school, he doesn't really care, but his mum most definitely does. She decides it's time for Anton to make some new friends and join the Happy Campers, a local activity group. Anton would quite literally rather do anything else, especially when he finds out Matthew, the biggest loser in school, is also a member.
But after Matthew unexpectedly saves Anton's life, Anton figures maybe this kid is worth a shot. Teaching him some game is the least Anton can do to repay the debt. As the boys strike up an unlikely friendship, Anton finds himself questioning everything he thought was important.
Does he want ruling the school to be his crowning glory or should he set his sights on better things?
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Beneath the New Year's Eve fireworks, shy science-nerd Mel and slacker songwriter Sid get pregnant on their first date. Any sixteen-year-olds would expect trouble – but this is Northern Ireland 2018, where abortion is still illegal.
Mel's religious parents insist she must keep the baby, whilst Sid's feminist mum pushes for a termination. Mel and Sid are determined to do this together, but they soon discover that pregnancy is totally different for boys and girls. When their relationship starts to fall apart under all the pressure, Mel finds herself feeling alone with the impossible dilemma of the Little Bang growing inside her.
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We would recommend this text for students in Year 9.
Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer.
Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping YA novel about one girl's struggle for justice.
Content warning - this novel deals with issues that some readers may find upsetting, including racially aggravated shootings and the deaths of young people.
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New Reference Books
Make the most of your remaining school budget by investing in essential reference materials now. Newly released dictionaries from Oxford University Press offer authoritative definitions and clear explanations, while our latest atlases provide accurate, up-to-date geographic insights. Don’t wait until the start of the new school year—securing these key resources early ensures your students and classrooms are fully equipped with reliable, current information.
We recommend this dictionary for use in Reception & Key Stage 1.
Recently updated - March 2026
Help children build strong early language skills with the newly updated Oxford First Dictionary - a trusted tool for supporting vocabulary development, spelling, and reading comprehension at home or at school.
Key features include:• Suitable for children aged 5+ with age-appropriate definitions and example sentences• Pronunciation breakdowns for harder to say words• Clear, accessible alphabetical layout, with alphabet thumb tags down the side of pages for ease of navigation• Full colour throughout with highly engaging 3D illustrations• Includes lists of commonly used words, days of the week, seasons, colours, shapes and more.
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We recommend this thesaurus for use in Reception & KS1.
Recently updated - March 2026
This major new edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus in paperback has been updated to include more related words, synonyms and antonyms to develop children's writing skills, support comprehension and inspire a more creative and adventurous use of language. With its accessible alphabetical layout, fun colourful illustrations and relevant example sentences, it is the perfect resource for home and school to boost vocabulary and spark creative writing skills.
Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.
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We recommend this dictionary for use in Key Stage 2
Recently updated - March 2026
The Oxford Children's Dictionary is the ideal English language reference book for children aged 8+, supporting vocabulary growth, spelling accuracy, and reading comprehension at home or for homework. Fully updated with new words, age-appropriate definitions, and clear example sentences, this accessible dictionary helps young learners understand and use language with confidence.
Key features include: Perfect for children aged 8+ and at Key Stage 2 (KS2), supporting vocabulary development, spelling confidence, and reading comprehension for schoolwork, homework, and independent learning.
We recommend this dictionary for use in Key Stage 2
Recently updated - March 2026
Help children take their writing and speaking skills to the next level with the Oxford Children's Thesaurus - the essential vocabulary builder for young learners aged 8+. Perfect for home learning, homework support, or independent writing, this thesaurus inspires children to expand their language with thousands of exciting, creative, age-appropriate synonyms.
Key features include: • Builds confident writing and speaking skills for ages 8+ (KS2), with thousands of exciting, creative synonyms designed specifically for children.
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We recommend this dictionary for use in Years 5 & 6.
Recently updated - March 2026
This hardback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary is filled with contemporary, relevant, and comprehensive vocabulary, perfect for use by children aged 10+ at home or in the classroom. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today's students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary.
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We recommend this dictionary for use in Reception & Key Stage 1.
Recently updated - March 2026
Help young learners explore their world with confidence using the newly updated Oxford First Atlas - the perfect first atlas for home learning, school projects, and early geography skills. Designed specifically for children aged 5+ and fully aligned with the EYFS and Key Stage 1 Geography Curriculum, this beautifully illustrated atlas builds early map-reading skills, locational knowledge, and key vocabulary in a child-friendly, engaging way. Key features include: • Ideal for children aged 5+ (EYFS & KS1): builds foundational geography and map-reading skills.
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New Poetry
Reinvigorate your poetry teaching and refresh your school library shelves by investing in new and inspiring poetry collections is an easy way to share the joy of reading. Often overlooked when updating stock, poetry is one of the most accessible and engaging forms of writing—many children are naturally drawn to its rhythm, creativity, and variety. Giving this area a boost is a quick and impactful win, whether through timeless classics or exciting newly released anthologies. Updating your poetry selection can spark curiosity, encourage self-expression, and help pupils discover a lifelong love of language.
This fabulous collection of poetry has been updated to include our favourite newly published poetry books & anthologies. We’ve chosen 20 of the very best books to introduce the youngest children in school to the joy of poems. Each book is perfect for reading aloud, learning to perform and filled with beautiful illustrations. These poems are filled with energy and laughter that your class will love to learn & recite and updates versions of classics that promote friendship, kindness & equality.
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This beautiful collection of poetry has been put together to project confidence, inspire happiness and make your class laugh. We’ve included a selection of anthologies and individual poems on a selection of themes that your class will love and will link to your curriculum. Dinosaurs to Animals and Water to Celebrations; you’ll find the perfect poem to share with your class.
This collection includes 29 poetry books. Scroll through to see them all!
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This beautiful collection of poetry has been chosen to include our favourite anthologies for older children. We love the giggles & joy these poems will bring and the confidence, courage and empowerment they will inspire in your class. We’ve included poems on a range of themes from bullying and positivity to animals and planet earth.
There are 29 anthologies in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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THEY'RE TOTALLY DIFFERENT. EXCEPT IN ALL THE WAYS THAT MATTER.
Owais lives a chill life. He's well-liked, funny and everything's a breeze - until his estranged cousin shows up. Loud, unpredictable and one bad decision away from serious trouble, Abass crashes into Owais' laidback world like a hurricane: picking fights, ruining parties, disappearing without explanation and clogging toilets in places he absolutely shouldn't. But as the boys get to know each other and their bond deepens, Owais starts to see there's more to Abass than the chaos - and more to himself than just being the popular guy who coasts through life.
Because sometimes, the person who turns your world upside down is also the person who helps you figure out where you're really meant to be . . .
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Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia's village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the return of sunlight and life, if the ultimate sacrifice is made . .
. Refusing to allow the worst to happen, Fia and her cousin Mish run from the village with Solas, seeking out the Deer Mother - the mythical being who wakes the sun at the winter solstice and who might be their only hope. But the wilderness is harsh and shadows lurk at every turn.
Can they make it to the Deer Mother? And, if they do, what choices will Fia face to bring back the sun and save her village?A powerful and beautiful tale set in snowy pre-historic Ireland, about hope, kindness and the power of friendship, from exceptional new writing talent, Eilish Fisher, brought to life with stunning illustrations from Dermot Flynn.
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Hardback Anthology of Poetry & Facts for KS2
Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions … in poetry form!
Explore the incredible world of non-fiction with much-loved poet Brian Bilston! This hilarious non-fiction collection of 100 poems has subjects ranging from science and animals to unicorns, pyramids, technology and MUCH more. Questions include … · How many stars in the Universe exploded today? · Who invented football? · Who is the champion weightlifter of the animal world? · How did the ancient Egyptians make a mummy?
Each fascinating question about the world around us is answered with one of Brian's unforgettable, witty and characterful poems. Expect the hilarious, thought-provoking, poignant – and downright silly! Brian’s poems are accompanied by an extra non-fiction explainer, filled with facts and written with just as much humour and heart as the poems.
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What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?
In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world. Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.
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Discover a vibrant collection of modern and exciting chapter books designed to boost reading fluency and stamina for newly independent readers. Packed with engaging stories across a variety of genres, these books feature relatable characters and captivating plots that keep young readers motivated and eager to turn the page. Perfect for building confidence and a lifelong love of reading, this collection supports skill development while celebrating diversity and curiosity about the world. Ideal for school libraries and classroom book corners, these chapter books make every reading session a joyful adventure.
These books are brown reading level and are all illustrated. Text is broken up with colour or black and white pictures and a variety of fonts that combine the visual engagement of picture books with the longer narrative of chapter books helping to build reading confidence, vocabulary and stamina preparing them for the longer chapter books in stage 2.
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