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The Quangle Wangle's Hat

by: Edward Lear

Climb to the top of the Crumpetty Tree and meet the Blue Baboon, the Fimble Fowl, the Dong with a luminous nose - and, of course, the Quangle Wangle in his huge and lovely Hat!

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Who Cares?

by: Helen Bird

This is the story of Tara, a teenage girl who refuses to toe the line and so is sent to a special unit, which she hates more than anything. When she meets Liam, things start to look up, but he doesn't approve of her taking drugs and desperately wants her to stop.

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Tulip Touch

by: Anne Fine

What's the hook? A jaw-dropping novel by popular children's novelist Anne Fine. What are the themes? Family and friendship raise PSHE issues such as reasons and the effects of bullying and peer pressure. Teaching points? Many excellent passages which are good models for pupils' writing.

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Antarctic Adventure: Exploring the Frozen South

by: Linda Martin

This non-fiction title about an antarctic adventure is intended to encourage boys to read. It is one of a series of graded readers designed to ensure progress in reading. The accompanying illustrations, photographs, information boxes and side panels aim to support children's understanding.

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Poets of the First World War

by: Nicola Barber

A look at the life and work of five of the most significant writers of World War I. Men who were able to use their talent and skill with language to convey sights, sounds and emotions that the rest of the world away from the front line could barely imagine.

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Good Enough to Eat

by: Roger McGough

A collection of thought-provoking, fresh and funny poems from Roger McGough. It covers a wide range of topics from dreams to food to a tour around a bedroom.

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Word Whirls

Word Whirls

by: John Foster

This is a fun book of over 70 shape poems. There's ... Pylons, Football, Spaghetti, Alphabirds, Skyscrapers, Rhythm machines and The Dizzy Dancers Disco Party Invitation.

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Whoop An' Shout!: Poems by Valerie Bloom

by: Valerie Bloom

A collection of Valerie Bloom's distinctively lyrical poems, which sparkle with exuberance and wit.

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The Cat and the Cuckoo

by: Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes was one of the greatest poets of the natural world, and no less so when he wrote for children. In this remarkable collection of poems he gives voice to some of the animals of our islands, creating characters that are distinct, funny and moving. The marvellous lightness of the poems...

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Shakespeare: His Work and His World

by: Michael Rosen

What's so special about Shakespeare? What do we actually know about him? What was it like to live in Shakespeare's time? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this compelling book by award-winning author and lifelong Shakespeare fan, Michael Rosen. As well as facts about the bard's...