Chris Powling is a distinguished voice in children's literature, whose extensive experience as an educator deeply informs his perspective. He has engaged with children's books not only as a writer but also as a prominent critic for major national journals and newspapers, and as a broadcaster. His editorial work has been recognized with prestigious awards, highlighting his significant contributions to the field. Powling's deep understanding of both literature and education makes him a valuable commentator on the world of children's reading.
V norském příběhu je hezký princ proměněn ve zvíře, láska však překoná i ty největší svízele. Jako v každé správné pohádce i v naší vítězí dobro nad zlem. Napínavý příběh mohou číst děti samy, s rodiči anebo poslouchat ve formě mp3 namluvené rodilými herci, uložené na webu Albatros Media. Vydavatelství Edika připravilo ve spolupráci s Oxford University Press dvojjazyčné verze patnácti klasických pohádek.
I couldn't believe it when Mum and Dad said that my sister could wear her puppy costume to school. But it was even worse when the headteacher decided that she should spend the day in my class! schovat popis
Short Stories. A collection of nine spooky stories, this book is sure to enthral and entertain every young reader. There are thrills and chills aplenty, but also lots of laughs in this winning combination of contemporary original stories and retellings of traditional tales.
A Biography
This is a profile of Roald Dahl, the popular children's author. The book is written as though the reader pays a personal visit to Roald Dahl at his home in Great Missenden, stays the night and meets his family, and sees where the actual books get written in a shed in the garden. Short extracts from Roald Dahl's books are included.
Kit, a young boy, dreams of building a castle as fine as the ones in the olden days. Kit gets his wish during a vacation at the beach, when he and his sister Anna enter a sandcastle building contest.
Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+ A spooky comedy from Chris Powling with hilarious illustrations by Loretta Schauer. Perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and Knitbone Pepper. A ghost has been haunting Ben's grandpa's house with cobweb trails and the TAP-TAP-TAP of its heartbeat. So when the clock strikes twelve, Ben's brother dares him to go on a hunt for the ghost in the church graveyard. Will he be brave enough? This quirky story from Chris Powling has engaging black-and-white illustrations by Loretta Schauer and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps
Jake's Shadow is the naughtiest shadow you've ever seen! It never follows Jake or does what it's supposed to do. When it creates havoc, Jake has to get them both out of trouble. Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure. The series is edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong.
'Project X' is a reading programme that has been developed based on research into what will really hook boys into reading and make them love books. It includes fiction and non-fiction, exciting adventure stories, lots of gadgets, and 21st-century illustrations.
These two stories appear in a combined edition for the first time and are both fantastic stories about two ordinary children. The author has also written "The Conker as Hard as a Diamond".
