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Red Robin Books2014

Red Robin Books is proud to present its latest catalogue

packed full of exciting storybooks and resources for children

and adults of all ages!

Our storybooks are all written by Neil Griffiths, and

feature strong storylines, memorable characters, enchanting

language and arresting illustrations by fabulous artists from

all over the world.

Our latest storybooks include Scaredy Bear, a cute baby

bear takes his first steps into the big wide world, there’s the adventures of two ‘tall

talking’ pelicans in The Pelican who couldn’t, chaos in the sports world in AnimalAntics, a disgruntled chicken in Esme’s Egg and a tale of generosity and giving in TheBest Present Ever! We have introduced audio CDs to a selection of our books, which

not only feature the story with amazing sound effects, but also contain an author’s

section, quiz time and fun activities. You can make great savings with our author bookpacks and we offer comprehensive sets of our The fun has just begun! resources for

teachers and librarians which are available as CD-ROMs. There are four CD-ROMs to

choose from and each contains five titles. We have a new Neil Griffiths DVD, The Joyof Reading, which offers amazing tips and techniques on how to become a better

storyteller from the best there is!

If you are a teacher or practitioner, to assist you in your choice of storybook, we

have listed issues or topic areas that a particular story covers. Have fun!

All prices quoted in this catalogue are correct at the time of going to press, but may be subject to change. All titlesare available at the time of going to press, however some titles may temporarily go out of print for a period of time.All new titles should be available after the date advertised. All our books and products conform to European safetystandards and bear a CE mark where appropriate.

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Red Robin Books are sold by KatherineLee and distributed by Global PressMarketing in Hong Kong.

All sales enquiries should be directed to:Katherine LeeEmail: [email protected]

All orders should be directed to:GPM • Room 10, 4/F • Ming Fat IndustrialCenter • 1 Kin Fat Street • Tuen Mun • HKTelephone/Fax: 852 3427 9361Email: [email protected]

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Red Robin Books, Where story matters!

The Pelican who couldn’tNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Peggy Collins

Baby bear loved the warmth and safety of thecave where he lived with his mum. However,as for all baby bears, the time came when hehad to leave and explore the world outside.He felt very scared. But was there anything tobe really scared of?

A story of shocks and surprises with acuddly conclusion!

Extent: 36 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-11-1

Issues/Topic areas: Bears, the senses,mini-beasts

Scaredy BearNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Peggy Collins

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A tale of two ‘tall talking' pelicans who attemptto outdo each other. After much thrashing andsplashing and pinching and snapping, oneoverdoes it, with feather-flying consequences!

A ‘no, you can't, yes, I can’ story, that mayleave you lost for words, but will have youwriggling and slithering with excitement!Includes amazing pop-ups!Extent: 36 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-04-3

Includes: 2 fabulous pop-up pelicans

Issues/Topic areas: Boasting

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Farmer Ferguson’s refusal to leave Esme’s eggsalone, wherever she tries to hide them, leadsher to lay down the law on egg collection onceand for all. This decision leads to one of themost eggciting adventures of her life with acrackingly good conclusion!

An eggtraordinary, eggcitable tale ofdetermination and desire to hang onto an eggthat takes you on a journey fromthe farm to the supermarket.

Includes a fun facts section oneggs and chickens!Extent: 36 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-97-8

Issues/Topic areas: Determination,problem solving

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Esme’s EggNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Christine Grove

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find no reason in the rules not to allow theAnimal Kingdom to compete in the competition,chaos ensues! Join in the mayhem and hangout with baboons, wrestle with bears, sail withskate, sprint with cheetahs and swim withsharks in this amazing story of animal antics!Extent: 36 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-96-1

Issues/Topic areas: Sport

Also available:Animal Antics,More than a book,Lesson plans

Price: £6.99

Format: (CD-ROM)

ISBN: 978-1-908702-07-4

Animal AnticsNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Janette Louden

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When the king receives the wonderful newsthat a baby is to be born, he sets himself thechallenge of giving his queen in return the bestpresent ever! Little does he know, however, thata poor young fisherman will be the one toprovide him with the perfect gift.

A story that surprisingly wraps the readerup in a tale of generosity and giving.Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-06-7

Issues/Topic areas: Generosity, giving

The Best Present Ever!Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Melanie Siegel


The water bucket is empty! So, follow in thefootsteps of forgetful Fatou, as she fetches a freshsupply for a family feast. But will she return fromher journey through the village with just water,or with much more than she expected?

A charming tale of the joys of both giving andreceiving, which includes a fun facts sectionabout the culture and traditions of The Gambia,where the story is set.Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-16-9

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-03-6

Issues/Topic areas: Multi-cultural

Fatou, fetch the waterNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Peggy Collins

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Some people think that socks are boring,Things you put on each and every morning.We feel socks should be given a chance,Deserving more than a casual glance.So why not take a look at our socks?But please be prepared for some awful shocks!

A simple rhyming storyline that will make youstamp your feet, wiggle your toes and see socksas you’ve never seen them before!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-82-4

Includes: Surprise hole on last page

Issues/Topic areas: Pattern, shape, counting

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Sock it!Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Janette Louden

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you may have bought? Perhaps you feel hats looksilly, only to be worn when it's chilly! This bookshows hats of every kind, and we feel sure it willhelp change your mind!

A simple rhyming storyline that will take youon a journey into the hilarious world of hats forevery occasion!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-83-1

Includes: Pop-up on last page

Issues/Topic areas: Fashion

Hats off!Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Janette Louden


Last pagesurprise!

IncludesPop-up

A really fun book that is likely toappeal to children of all ages.The Bookbag

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Engaging picture bookpacked full of humour.Armadillo Magazine

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Albert, the baby elephant, chooses not to listen tohis mum and dad’s warnings and finds himself ina bit of a twist. (Well, his trunk, to be precise!)When the other elephants laugh at him, he letsout a blast that will change life in the jungleforever. A terrific tale, that curls its way to atriumphant ending!

An accompanying CD-ROM includes audio ofthe story and music tracks in MP3format, as well as music and danceactivities, and fun activities to do athome or in the classroom as PDFs.Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm

PB: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-25-1

Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem,bullying, music

Albert’s tuneful trunk!Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Judith Blake

Dinosaurs are dreadful at dinner, and at footballthey've never won, they cause chaos at balletlessons, but at playtime are massive fun!

A riotous romp of Jurassic proportions, thatleads to a cutely calm and cuddly conclusion.Includes spectacular fold-outs!Extent: 32 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-84-8

Includes: 8 spectacular fold-outs

Issues/Topic areas: Dinosaurs

Don’t invite dinosaurs to dinnerNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Peggy Collins

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Amazingfold-outs

Tallula was doing what she liked to do most ofall – wallowing in mud! She loved the stuff.The stickier the better. But she soon discoversthat you can have too much of a good thing,when she overstays her welcome in the muddydepths! Who will come to her rescue, in thismarvellously mucky adventure?Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-12-1

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-13-5

Issues/Topic areas: Team work

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Tallula’s Atishoo!Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Peggy Collins

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stair. But when he looked again, it simply wasn’tthere. Was he going crazy, or living in a zoo? Is itonly him, or did you see it too?

A set of fabulous finger puppets are alsoavailable, to help bring this rhyming story alive!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-05-3

HB: £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-04-6

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-85-5

Issues/Topic areas: Curiosity

Did you see them too?Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Janette Louden


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Bear had an itch … and it was no ordinary itch!Soon he was itching all over. In search ofsomewhere for a jolly good scratch, severalsurprises awaited him!

A scratchingly good story that will tickle theimagination of children and adults alike!Extent: 28 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-11-4

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-28-2

Issues/Topic areas: Curiosity,physical development

Itchy BearNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Judith Blake

Florence was a fairy who hated doing anythingfairylike. She wouldn't leave 50 pence underpillows if you lost a tooth, was allergic to fairydust and positively refused to sit on top of aChristmas tree! But she did have one weakness -fairy cakes; she adored them! And that was herdownfall in more ways than one. Read how thisfairy with attitude overcomes her fears andgains new-found confidence!Extent: 28 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-03-9

HB: £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-02-2

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-95-4

Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem,health

Florence was no ordinary FairyNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Doug Nash

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Mrs Rainbow lived a happy and colourful life inher brightly-painted cottage, until the Councildecided that things had to change!

However, they hadn’t bargained on the localvillagers, who decided to take matters into theirown hands. Then things really did start to getcolourful! A great story that proves thathappiness really can be found at theend of a rainbow!Extent: 36 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-7-7

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-93-0

Issues/Topic areas: Colours, community spirit

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Mrs RainbowNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Judith Blake

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excuse to try and get out of it. But tonight hedoesn't need to ‘spin’ an excuse!

A super suspense story that ‘weaves’its way to a spidacular conclusion!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-15-2

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-05-0

Includes: Giant pop-up spider

Issues/Topic areas: Mini-beasts, size,exaggeration

There’s a spider in the Bath!Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Peggy Collins


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As the little black caterpillar explored the garden,it longed to have the beauty and talents of theother mini-beasts it met, but then …

This book buzzes, dances, hops, flutters andspins its way to a beautiful ending.Extent: 32 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-01-5

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-99-2

Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem, mini-beasts

If Only …Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Judith Blake

Here is Messy Martin. He’s feeling rather sad. Hecan’t help spilling food and it makes him oh somad. All seemed doom and gloom until his SuperGran said, “Don’t you worry, Martin. I’ve got amaster plan!”

Find out how this masterplan saves the day for Martin.

A ‘must read’ rhyming story for all mouth-missing messy eaters!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-4-6

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-86-2

Issues/Topic areas: Art

Messy MartinNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Doug Nash

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Child-friendly text and plentyto talk about make this abook to read over and over.Parents in Touch

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Grandma and Grandpa loved being together intheir beautiful garden. They loved it too whentheir granddaughter Lucy visited and they taughther many gardening skills. Sadly, these long,happy days were not to last, but memories ofthem would live on. A gentle story that willbring a tear to your eye and touch all thosewho have lost a loved one.Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-09-1

HB: £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-08-4

Issues/Topic areas: Bereavement

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Grandma and Grandpa’s GardenNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Gabriella Buckingham

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just didn’t work. Even though he could not domany of the things other flamingoes could, hewas still able to make a valuable contributionto the flock. Find out how his bravery wasrewarded in this sensitively-told story, thatproves talents are even hidden beneath thefluffy feathers of a flamingo!Extent: 32 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-06-0

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-02-9

Issues/Topic areas: Disability/Special needs,self-esteem, bullying

Ringo the FlamingoNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Judith Blake


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A lovely comforting book …skillfully explores the grievingprocess and how pain can giveway to happy memories.Little Parachutes

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Challenges our preconceptionsabout disability.Parents in Touch

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When Prickle challenges Antlery to a racehome, little did they know it would endin a way neither had expected!

A ‘racy’ read from start to finish!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-17-6

Issues/Topic areas: Competition

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Where have you two been?Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Janette Louden

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You may well be ‘blown away’ by this charmingstory of a hungry bear with a bout ofuncontrollable sneezing. Will Bear be able toovercome his irritation or will it aid him in hisquest for food? Be prepared for an earth-shattering tale with an explosive ending!

A cute and cuddly story for all bear lovers.Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-26-8

PB + CD: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-905434-89-3

Issues/Topic areas:Bears, mini-beasts

Sneezy BearNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Janette Louden

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On a windy autumn day,A boat broke free and sailed away …… has it gone for evermore, andwhat adventures are in store?

This rhyming story takes you on a magicaljourney with the little red boat that the boyonce lost!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-6-0

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-98-5

Issues/Topic areas: The water cycle, rivers,geography

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The JourneyNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Judith Blake

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terrifying as they patrol the murky seas.Shaun, however, was so shy that the sight of

a jellyfish made him wobble, and even a shrimpwas known to scare him. But it was his secretwish that eventually sent Shaun to a new worldin a shipwreck at the bottom of the seabed.

A dazzling tale from the depthsof ‘following a dream’ and‘being different’.Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-20-6

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-91-6

Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem, bullying

Shaun the shy sharkNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Peggy Collins


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A lovely introductionto the world of rivers.Parents in Touch

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Baby roo’s mum’s pouch was the most comfyand cosy in the world. It was so comfy thathe decided to tell all his friends …… and that’s when the trouble began!Hop to it and curl up cosily in this heart-warming bedtime story.Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-8-4

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-87-9

Issues/Topic areas: Australian animals

No room for a baby roo!Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Doug Nash

Farmer Wallace had been very busy makingthis year’s scarecrow and was sure it woulddo a good job!

But, as spring and summer arrived, thewoodland creatures took no notice of thescarecrow and weren’t frightened at all as theynibbled at the green shoots and ripening corn.

What would the farmer do when hereturned to view his harvest?Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-29-9

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-92-3

Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem, the seasons

The Scarecrow Who Didn’t ScareNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Vicki Leigh

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Ten Sleepy SlothsNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Judith Blake

When Winnie’s tail won’t wag, her mum tellsher to stop trying so hard. But Winnie doesn’twant to wait and wanders off to watch how theother animals move their tails.

This wonderfully waggy tale shows howMum always knows best.Extent: 28 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-00-8

HB: £10.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-9-1

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-88-6

Issues/Topic areas:Farm animals

Winnie WagtailNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Eileen Browne

You’ll be able to sing along to the tune of TenGreen Bottles and find crazy creatures tocalculate in this amazing adventure into animalarithmetic. Parrots, penguins, polar bears andpandas are amongst the animalsin this wildlife winner!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-13-8

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-90-9

Issues/Topic areas: Counting andcalculating, animals

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Packed full of all sorts ofanimals, all wonderfullyillustrated … the picturesare huge fun!Parents in Touch

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Sam was hoping for a kite for Christmas, so hecan’t believe his luck when he opens a stray sackthat has landed in his garden to find the perfectbox kite. But the sack is not meant for him!

An intriguing, seasonal story about right andwrong and the true spirit of Christmas.Extent: 28 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-14-5

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-94-7

Issues/Topic areas:Christmas, honesty

Sam’s Sack from SantaNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Gabriella Buckingham

This is a fabulous story, with endless opportunities forexploring number and the broader mathematicscurriculum at Foundation and Key Stages One and Two.

The story follows Walter’s mathematical journeyas he tries to undo the trouble caused by anunexpected gust of wind, whilst hanging out thewashing. This is the kind of trouble that spoils hisplan to watch Saturday morning television!Extent: 24 pages • Size: 255 x 255 mm

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-0-8

PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-14-2


Big Book: £9.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-1-5

Resource Guide available: £12.99 (see page 26)

Issues/Topic areas: Maths

Walter’s Windy Washing LineNeil Griffiths Illustrated by Judith Blake

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Little Moon was born deep in space where it wascold and lonely. Join him on his amazing journeythrough our universe as he meets planets, blackholes and stars in search of a warm, cosy placehe can call home! This adventure through spacewill introduce young children to the wonders ofour solar system. Using original photos ofspace, courtesy of ESA and NASA, andhumourous illustrations byJanette Louden, our stars andplanets are brought to life!Published by Storysack,

distributed by Red Robin Books.


PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-904949-03-9

Issues/Topic areas: Space

Little MoonStuart and Nicola Clark. Based on an original idea by Neil GriffithsIllustrated by Janette Louden

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The Joy of Reading – DVDHow to develop a child's love of reading


This short DVD aims to show howparents and carers can bestsupport their children’s reading athome. It highlights the best waysto help improve their skills,develop confidence and increasetheir child’s enjoyment of reading.But above all it will give a childthe best chance of loving readingfor the rest of their lives.Running time: Approximately 30 minutes

DVD: £9.99

View the promotional trailer at:

www.youtube.com/user/redrobinbooks

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Available as book and CD

Did you see them too? (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-905434-85-5

Fatou, fetch the water (6 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-908702-03-6

Florence was no ordinary fairy (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-95-4

If Only … (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-99-2

Itchy Bear (2 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-28-2

The Journey (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-98-5

Little Moon (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-904949-03-9

Messy Martin (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-905434-86-2

Mrs Rainbow (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-93-0

No room for a baby roo! (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-905434-87-9

Ringo the Flamingo (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-908702-02-9

Sam's sack from Santa (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-94-7

The Scarecrow who didn't scare (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-92-3

Shaun the shy shark (6 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-91-6

Sneezy Bear (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-89-3

Tallula's Atishoo! (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-908702-13-5

Ten sleepy sloths (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-90-9

There's a spider in the Bath! (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-908702-05-0

Walter’s Windy Washing Line (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-908702-14-2

Winnie Wagtail (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-905434-88-6

Picture books with audio CDs

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NEWA large number of our picture books arenow available with an audio CD. All featurethe story, with amazing sound effects,read by the author Neil Griffiths. But somehave bonus tracks which include an authorsection where Neil describes how the ideafor the book came about and whatinspired him to write the story. There is

also quiz time and fun interactiveactivities. The list below shows how manytracks are available on each CD.ALL PICTURE BOOKS WITH AUDIO CD: £7.99

Four fabulous picture book and audio CD packs. Each contains five picture book andaudio CD combinations. A great saving of 20% off RRP!

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Picture book and audio CD packs

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Pack 1: 5 books with audio CDDid you see them too?

If Only

Itchy Bear

No room for a baby roo!

Tallula’s Atishoo!

Price per set: £32.00

£32

Pack 2: 5 books with audio CDSam’s Sack from Santa

Sneezy Bear

Ten Sleepy Sloths

There’s a spider in the Bath!

Winnie Wagtail

£32

ISBN: 978-1-908702-15-9

ISBN: 978-1-908702-16-6

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Pack 3: 5 books with audio CDThe Journey

Little Moon

Messy Martin

Mrs Rainbow

Shaun the shy Shark

£32

Pack 4: 5 books with audio CDFatou, fetch the water

Florence was no ordinary fairy

Ringo the flamingo

The Scarecrow who didn’t scare

Walter’s Windy Washing Line

£32

ISBN: 978-1-908702-17-3

ISBN: 978-1-908702-18-0

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School author book packsNEW

Printable fact sheeton CD-ROM and

A3 posterPrintablesampleresources

Pack 1: 10 books & CD-ROMDid you see them too?Don’t invite dinosaurs to dinnerIf OnlyNo room for a baby roo!Sneezy BearSock it!The JourneyThere's a spider in the Bath!Where have you two been?Winnie Wagtail

Price per set: £60.00

£60 Pack 2: 10 books & CD-ROMEsmes’s EggFatou, fetch the waterFlorence was no ordinary FairyHats off!Messy MartinMrs RainbowRingo the FlamingoSam's Sack from SantaThe Scarecrow Who Didn't ScareShaun the shy shark

£60

These packs are the perfect starting point to base an author week around!Each fabulous set contains:• ten of Neil’s most popular picture books• and a CD-ROM packed full of resources based around the books. The printable resources are designed to support storytelling at its best offering ideasfrom, ways to introduce the story and involve children in it, to providing highlyenjoyable craft and game activities to ensure the fun really has just begun! Also, onthe CD-ROMs are a poster of each book to print off and a fun fact sheet and posterabout Neil.At £60 a pack it’s a saving of over 25% off RRP!

The CD-ROMs can be bought individually, see page 23.

ISBN: 978-1-908702-19-7 ISBN: 978-1-908702-20-3


An award-winning play and learn scenerycollection, ideal for all sand trays. Each set containsthree highly-durable plastic scenescapes and twelveactivity cards. Each card promotes key learningopportunities across the whole FoundationCurriculum. Use them with whole classes, smallgroups, on table tops, inside or out.Sandscapes Green: High Street, Building Site, GardenSandscapes Blue: Farmyard, Zoo, SeasideSandscapes Orange: Airport, Garage, Harbour

Contents per set:

3 scapes and12 activity cardsin a plastic wallet

Scape size:

220 x 980 mm

Price per set:

£11.99

Sandscapes: play and learn scenery

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The Fun has just begun! resource setsThese resources for teachers and librarystaff will guarantee your storytimes arefun from start to finish! Designed tosupport storytelling at its best, we offerideas on ways to introduce the story andhow to involve the children in it. Weprovide suggestions on how to exploit thestory, helping you assess the children’sunderstanding of the storyline, and how to

read the story aloud to ensure the childrenare fully engaged. But storytime shouldn’tjust end with the story and with this inmind, we have provided a set of role playand curriculum starting points and highlyenjoyable craft and game activities toensure the fun really has just begun!There are two CD-ROM sets to choosefrom, each featuring ten titles.

Fun resource set 1 contains:Did you see them too?Don’t invite dinosaurs to dinnerIf OnlyNo room for a baby roo!Sneezy BearSock it!The JourneyThere's a spider in the Bath!Where have you two been?Winnie Wagtail

Fun resource set 2 contains:Esmes’s EggFatou, fetch the waterFlorence was no ordinary FairyHats off!Messy MartinMrs RainbowRingo the FlamingoSam's Sack from SantaThe Scarecrow Who Didn't ScareShaun the shy shark

Price per CD-ROM: £19.99

This book is a wonderful source of inspirationfor using the outdoor environment to developlearning across the whole curriculum.It provides:• creative ideas and starting points for

outdoor learning• brilliant colour photographs• detailed practical advice on how to

initiate, create, develop and use outdoorlearning opportunities

• excellent resource lists• links with indoor play

Hilary Harriman has taught in the Primarysector for 26 years, specialising in education for3- to 8-year-olds, and spending 9 years as theHeadteacher of a rural Primary School.

In 1996, she became a Primary EducationOfficer, Inspector and Adviser for Wrexham LEA –subsequently taking on the role of Lead Officerfor Early Education (3- to 7-year-olds).

Hilary is totally committed to helping childrenlearn through discovery, exploration andinvestigation. She has created numerous trainingprogrammes and packages to support this aim,along with programmes that encourage the useof the outdoor learning environment.Extent: 68 pages • Size: 280 x 210 mm

PB: £14.00 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-07-7

The Outdoor ClassroomA place to learn

Hilary Harriman


There is a clear emphasis on earlyeducation through play, and wherebetter to play than outside, and yes inthe rain, mud and all that goes with it …Hywyn Williams, Chief Officer forLearning and Achievement, Wrexham

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This book is a wonderful source of inspirationfor using a sand and water environment todevelop learning across the whole curriculum.It provides:• creative ideas and starting points for

sand and water play• brilliant colour photographs• detailed practical advice on how to

initiate, create, develop and use sandand water to support learning acrossthe Early Years Curriculum

• excellent resource lists• links with indoor and outdoor play

Anne Pratt (B. Ed. Hons) taught in the Primarysector for 24 years, specialising in theeducation of 3- to 8-year olds. She hadHeadship experience in both a Nursery Schooland a Primary School. In 1988, she wasappointed Early Years Adviser for the WiltshireLEA and was responsible for developing andextending nursery provision throughout thecounty, supporting Early Years teachers andproviding training for all those working withyoung children. Since her retirement in 1997, shehas worked as an independent consultant, butderives most pleasure and satisfaction fromhelping her grandchildren learn through first-hand experience, investigation and fun!Extent: 64 pages • Size: 280 x 210 mm

PB: £14.00 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-19-0

Sand and Water PlayA space to learn

Anne Pratt

This book has brought me, the sand trayand the children playing in it, back to life!Early Years Teacher,Gloucester

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Availablewith

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This comprehensive Activity Resource Guideaccompanies the picture book Walter's Windy WashingLine. The story follows Walter on a mathematicaladventure through his local neighbourhood. This guidecontains a huge variety of mathematical activitiesbased on the story, from simple counting tasks tomore complex problem-solving.

Designed for all ages, from Foundation Stage to KeyStage Two, it provides a wealth of starting points formathematical exploration. Complete with a set ofcolourful ‘activity cards’ for use in the classroom, thisbook offers a fun year of maths in one story!

Helen Elis Jones trained in Bangor to become aPrimary School teacher, she taught in a number ofschools, teaching all ages within EY / KS1. Later, shewas appointed as a Primary Mathematics Advisoryteacher, thus visiting schools, offering advice andrunning courses for teacher, parents and children.

Helen is now a Primary maths lecturer at BangorUniversity, mainly involved with teaching EarlyYears / KS1 mathematics.

Over the years, she has been a member of the SCAA /QCA Maths KS1 Writing Group, contributing to andformulating the tasks and tests, a consultant forACCAC / DELLS for both KS1 and KS2 maths testsand she has contributed to a variety of Scholasticpublications.Extent: 92 pages + 10 activity cards • Size: 297 x 210 mm

PB £12.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-2-2

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Walter's Windy Washing LineActivity Resource GuideHelen Elis Jones


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Are you sitting comfortably?Then I’ll begin!Exploring the role of storytime and itsimpact on young childrenNeil Griffiths

Stories can be counted on!Ideas for developing mathematics through story

Neil Griffiths

This book is brimming with ideas on how to use storiesas a starting point for mathematical learning. It provides: • practical advice • lesson plans• photocopiable patterns• useful booklistsMaths lessons may never bethe same again!Extent: 72 pages • Size: 230 x 180 mm

PB: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-18-3

In this country, storytelling and reading are nolonger the features of daily life they once were. Thishighly-informative book explores the important roleof storytime and its huge impact on young children. It offers practical advice on: • choosing stories • the art of storytelling • questioning techniques • involving children • storytime at school and at homeNo one who enjoys hearing and tellingstories should be without it!Extent: 44 pages • Size: 230 x 180 mm

PB: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-10-7

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