"This is too hot. This is too cold. This is just right.” Andy Catling's colorful illustrations bring the classic story of a nosy little girl and three unsuspecting bears to life.

Sarah receives a package in the mail from her recently deceased grandfather: a life-size robotic version of him! Sarah enjoys spending time with robo-grandpa, but her mom thinks the invention is creepy. One night while Sarah sleeps, her mom sends the robot to the scrap heap leaving only one hand behind. Sarah holds on to it as a memento of her beloved grandfather but like Sarah, the hand has problems letting go. This series of Hi-Lo books is sure to grasp any reluctant reader and refuse to...

Diego and Martin decide to skip school. They head to a nearby beach for a day filled with sun, fun, and fishing. When clouds begin to dot the sky, the two boys worry they won’t be able to work on their tans. When purple lightning strikes, they worry about getting rained on. And when tendrils emerge from a weird boater’s mouth, they worry about their lives. This series of Hi-Lo books is sure to wrap its tentacles around any reluctant reader and refuse to let go until the final page. Each bo...

Two friends decide to sneak into an abandoned science laboratory to explore only to find that the lab isn’t at all empty. Strange security guards patrol the grounds. Even stranger, almost all of the doors inside are locked. And they keep hearing an eerie, chittering sound around every corner. When they try to leave, they realize that the place is more like a labyrinth than a laboratory, and like most labyrinths, this maze has a monster waiting at the finish line. This series of Hi-Lo books...

"This is too hot. This is too cold. This is just right.” Andy Catling's colorful illustrations bring the classic story of a nosy little girl and three unsuspecting bears to life.

Shining a light from the attic window of Lacey Manor on Halloween night, is a rite of passage and now it's Todd's turn. He enlists the help of his best friend, Louise. She is afraid to go, but because of pinky promises, she must go with him. Halloween arrives and the pair head to the manor covered in ghostly garb. After braving the dark, the shadows, and the scary sounds, they make it to the door of the attic.But then, Todd disappears.A note from the author:This sto...

Kiss a frog? You must be kidding. YuK! Who would want to do that?A princess of course because that's what princesses do, right? Well not Princess Fabina.Follow her adventures as she tries everything to avoid kissing frogs.

Set in smoky London pubs, turf accountants and Newmarket racetrack, Odds & Sods introduces McQueen, an engaging grifter, hell-bent on making a fortune by levelling up the score on bookies for the murder of his beloved grandfather.Gabby, his con-artist partner, gets on board, along with French racehorse trainer, Françoise Toussaint. Having recently fled France after losing her husband in a suspicious shooting, then her stables and horses in an arson attack....

Get ready for a playful, giggle-filled journey to bedtime!Two mischievous brothers aren't quite ready to wind down. From dodging the "Mummy monster" to splashing away from sharks in a bubbly bath, their bedtime routine is full of imagination and fun. But when Mummy starts a magical bedtime story about two little brothers, their favorite toys, and an adventure at the fair, they can't help but drift into sweet dreams.This heartwarming and lively rhyming tale is perfect for fa...

This exciting story brings the tale of the great fire of London to life for young readers.When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! As his family escape the flames engulfing their bakery, Will realises he must stop the fire from spreading. But what can be done before all of London goes up in smoke?Full of adventure and danger, this short text is suitable for struggling readers but...

When naughty little Mitten asks Nessie why she never falls for his tricks, Nessie answers with a tale of experience.She's "been there, done that!"Told in gentle rhymes, City Kitties is more than a story about knowing the value of experience. It's about knowing which experiences are truly valuable.

In this retelling of a famous Japanese legend, we meet Momotaro, a boy whose mother found him inside a peach. When ogres attack his village, Momotaro bravely sets out to drive them away - with the help of his friends and some of his mother's strength-giving cakes...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Eac...