Introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of languages, how they evolve and change over time.Humans' use of language is one of our distinguishing features. Language allows us to communicate what we think, what we want, what we feel and what we have learnt. Some 100,000 years ago, humans began speaking. Since then, we have developed nearly 7000 languages. Languages are living things; they evolve and change over time. They even travel! People carry thei...

This colourful picture book helps children build their vocabulary and literacy skills and access school learning.A visually exciting vocabulary book for 5-7 year olds that develops children's language skills while introducing information about many core school subjects.From verbs that are used in sports and nouns that name mathematical shapes to adjectives that describe materials, each page strengthens children's language skills and is visually exciting, ac...

Things can have wings, fins, shells, trunks and tails. What animals and objects can you spot with these special features? (Letter-sounds featured: ch sh th ng ai)Wings and Things is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also include...

Miss Bun bakes a gingerbread man, who very suddenly jumps up and runs away! As he runs he meets all sorts of animals who join the chase to catch him. Will the fox help him to cross the river and escape?The Gingerbread Man is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been car...

The Fairy Grandmother helps Cinderella to go to the town party. Cinderella dances all night long but leaves in a hurry and loses her shoe. Will the prince be able to find her and return it?Cinderella is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to sup...

It's time to take a journey on the double-decker bus. Travel with Cathy the bus driver and don't forget to ring the bell to get off! What do you like best about travelling on the bus?Double Decker is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to suppor...

Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. Let's sort the rubbish ready for the rubbish trucks! In this photographic information book, children explore the idea of recycling different types of rubbish.

Ducks can peck in the mud. Ducks can tip and sit on a rock or their mum. What else can ducks do? (Letter-sounds featured: ck e u r h)Ducks is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at ...

Town Mouse visits Country Mouse. Will she like the sounds of the country? Country mouse visits Town Mouse. Will she like the sounds of the town?Town Mouse and Country Mouse is part of the Lift-off First Words range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off First Words provides fiction and non-fiction for Lilac+ band that uses simple language to bridge the gap from wordless books to first sentences. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming f...

Step-by-step photos show you how to play these fun playground games: Chinese Whispers, Hide-and-Seek, and What Time is it Mr Wolf? When do you need a quiet voice, and when do you need a loud voice to play these games?Big Voice, Little Voice is part of the Lift-off range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off prepares young children for reading through beautiful wordless books for Lilac band that develop initial vocabulary and communication skills. Reading Planet books ...

Can you make a funky beat with your hands and feet? This guide provides step-by-step photos to show you how to create sounds and rhythms using your own body.Stamp and Clap! is part of the Lift-off range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off prepares young children for reading through beautiful wordless books for Lilac band that develop initial vocabulary and communication skills. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent ...

Everyone is excited about the football game between the Red Raiders and Brilliant Blues. It's time for kick-off, but the toddlers and dogs also want be involved in the game ... Who will you shout and cheer for?Goal is part of the Lift-off range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Lift-off prepares young children for reading through beautiful wordless books for Lilac band that develop initial vocabulary and communication skills. Reading Planet books have been carefully levell...