Clare Elsom

Sophie's mum decides to treat her to an afternoon out in Paris - and Sophie asks to see the boats on the river Seine, taking guinea pig Josephine along for the adventure. They meet a water-loving weasel and a far-from-friendly fish - but can they avoid a soggy end to the day?

A heart-warming and humorous animal series by bestselling author, Holly Webb. Sophie isn't happy about moving to a strange new country. But then she meets Josephine - a macaroon-eating, tutu-wearing guinea pig. Josephine shows Sophie that living in a new place is exciting

Move over Horrid Henry . . . Maisie Mae's in town!

A great little series for newly independent readers. Short and simple, yet engaging and fun, this is a perfect series for children to try to attempt on their own. The illustrations help break the text and help set the humorous atmosphere. Arthur is a loveable and quirky character who will appeal to both boys and girls - LIBRARY MICE

On a school trip, Charlie travels back in time! Can she beat the Aztecs at their own game? This Read with Oxford Stage 5 book with short chapters is for children who are beginning to read independently. Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.

Joe and Sam put their spy skills to the test against a new villain, in a new mission and in . Joe and Sam land the lead roles in the end-of-course show - but Sam's playing the male lead, and Joe's the prima donna!

Find out what happens when a fairy godbrother with a broken wand tries to help Roxanne. Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure. The series is edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong.

There's one chocolate chip cookie left and Jack's just about to eat it. Then his mum reminds him of his manners! He must offer it to EVERYONE else first....

A fun and frantic chapter book by Kate Irwin for Egmont's Blue Banana series. .? Blue bananas are chapter books for children learning to read, suitable for NC Level 2 readers. They are carefully designed educational books for children, supporting their understanding of how to read and develop vocabulary.

Sophie loves her new guinea-pig friend Josephine. But then she meets Josephine's sister, Angelique, who is not nearly as friendly. In fact, the other guinea pig is positively mean! Can Sophie win over Angelique and show her that being friends with a human can be fun?

Charlie has travelled back in time! Can she beat the Aztecs at their own game? Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imagination and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience.

They have to handle a series of top-secret collections using their growing stealth skills - not to mention the latest gadgets from HQ - it's perfect! Can he walk in high heels well enough - and learn what it means to not only be a spy, but also a parent - to fool the enemies and save his family from discovery?

Move over Horrid Henry . . . Maisie Mae's in town!

I'm Arthur and the other day, I found an egg. I was so happy, because it isn't every day you find an egg. And when I ran back to show it to my family, we finally had the chance to get to the bottom of the greatest mystery of all time. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? "A great little series for newly independent readers" LIBRARY MICE

Joe comes home from school one day to discover that his apparently ordinary parents are actually spies! Joe is thrilled - until he discovers that he has to pretend to be a girl and start his new school as Josephine! Joe (now 'Josephine') is miserable when he starts his new school in a blonde wig, dress and tights.

All parents experience times when their children's behaviour gives them cause for concern and when they feel powerless to change things. When they feel they are 'going round in circles'. This booklet helps you to gain confidence in dealing with difficult behaviour.

Move over Horrid Henry . . . Maisie Mae's in town!