Child Reading

If words describe a feeling or some words rhyme, you're listening to a poem. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the beauty of poetry.

Learn about verbs.

Learn about nouns and proper nouns.

Learn about adverbs.

Books in the Hide and Seek series provide an entertaining introduction to some of the words that tell us where things are. This book looks at “On” and “Under”.

You can wish your cousin a happy birthday. You can share the latest news from school. You can ask your favorite basketball star for playing tips. You can write great letters and emails!

If a story has magical creatures or a fairy princess, you're listening to folklore. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the magic of fairy tales, fables, and folk tales.

Fancy Nancy's sister, JoJo, can really be a pest sometimes...like when she put Easter-egg dye in the kiddie pool and dunked Frenchy in it! But this time she's done something really bad, and Nancy is livid - that's fancy for tres angry and upset. JoJo drew a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier! Even worse, it's in permanent marker. That means it will never come out! When Mom suggests a fancy doll party to make Nancy feel better, Nancy is excited to accept. But what if the doll drama isn't over?

This book, published in 1943 by Japanese fairy tale writer Nankichi Niimi, tells the story of a little fox who goes to a human town to buy gloves. On a snowy morning, as the little fox returns home after running around outside, the mother fox holds his cold hands and gets the idea to buy him some gloves. The mother fox uses magic to turn one of the little fox's hands into a human child's. She then teaches the little fox to hold his human hand in the shop and ask for gloves. In Japanese folktales, foxes often use magic to trick people. This heartwarming story is short, so you can read it ...

Step into a whirlwind of imagination with the third volume of Seriously Smart Shorts—a vibrant collection of wildly original tales straight from the minds of young storytellers! Packed with humour, heart, and just the right amount of mischief, this anthology features everything from time-travelling wishes and misunderstood monsters to cheeky Skittles and heroic cats. Each story was dreamed up through the creative magic of an after-school storytelling club, where ideas are as bold as the characters who fill these pages. Curated and written by T.P. Heath, an experienced author and ...

An illustrated story of Wasa and his friend Didy who became legends in Roxstershire just after the Romans left and Brettain was at war with its neighbors from the continent especially Vikings who raided the villages of Roxstershire. The Roman Emperor has written to the Britons that they have to defend themselves, Rome cannot protect them anymore. Although still too young to join the fighting, Wasa and Didy decided to disobey the village leaders and joined the fighting on their own. Their fortunate intervetion saved Roxstershire from the Viking invasion.

Daisy is a princess who has everything you could imagine. She has everything except for the one thing that she wants dearly: her mother. Daisy's mother died shortly after she was born. All of Daisy's life, she has wondered what it would be like to have a mother. One day, Daisy is granted a wish by the Flower Fairy of wishes. What do you think Daisy will wish for?

Looking to nurture your tween’s faith and confidence? Does she struggle with friendships, self-esteem, or understanding her identity in Christ? Want to help her manage school stress while staying rooted in faith? You’re not alone! Many young girls face these challenges in today’s world, which can be overwhelming for them and their families. No worries, Grace and Growth is here to guide her through this important stage. With spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and 33+ fun activity sheets, this devotional helps her grow in faith, confidence, and build lasting friendships.

It's time to welcome new girls to Malory Towers, the famous boarding school by the sea, in four brand-new stories by outstanding authors, set in Enid Blyton's much-loved school, in its original time period.

Chomp! Crunch! Gulp! Bite into this exciting introduction to onomatopoeia. These fun-filled words copy the sound they are describing, like fizz, beep, or quack!

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an exciting educational adventure perfect for readers ages 6-9! In this delightful installment of the "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three diverse friends discover the wonders of English language and traditions during a special school celebration. When curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya arrive at school, they're thrilled to find it transformed for an "All Things English" day! Your child will learn alongside our characters about: World Book and Copyright Day - fostering a love of reading and respect for authors International English ...

Fly into the sky with a few basic paper folds and a side of science. Learn how to build the Air Shark and other novice-level paper airplanes step by step.

This book is your guide to preparing your child from age 2 to 5, to make them ready for school. It gives you reading, writing, math and craft activities essential for early learning. There are book, rhyme and song lists. The book is linked to a website which gives you worksheets, friezes and extra craft activities. The book is based on proven learning strategies used in an English Pre-School/Nursery School and written by Sarah Giles who has over 30 years experience in this field. The book will help you select activities suitable for your child's age and help them learn every step of the way...

What Shall We Do Today? 1st June Restoring the Magic A magical adventure story for children ages 6-9 that teaches empathy, appreciation, and the joy of celebration! When mysterious star-flakes begin falling from the sky, friends Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover that three important celebrations—Global Day of Parents, International Children's Day, and National Say Something Nice Day—are in danger of being forgotten forever. Transported through a magical heart-shaped portal to the Garden of Three Celebrations, the children must embark on a quest to restore the fading magic of these special...

According to Edutopia, solid research has shown that spelling instruction has improved performance in reading fluency and comprehension. It even showed that the practice of spelling helps the child's ability to read more than reading helps their spelling. In fact, it is so helpful in development that there is a strong connection between the ability to spell with ease and writing with eloquence. Fluent handwriting skills and being able to spell easily sets the foundation for children to be able to construct written work.