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PM Yellow: Animal Bodies (PM Science Facts) Levels 8, 9 x 6

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BUY NOW Different types of animals have different bodies. Birds have a very different body shape than a polar bear. Some animals have scales and some have fur. This text…

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time x 6

October 26, 2023 plato

BUY NOW Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year Prize. Christopher has Asperger’s Syndrome. His brain isn’t wired up for people. It’s wired up for maths, science, Sherlock Holmes…

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PM Writing 3: Simon the Bully (PM Gold/Silver) Levels 22, 23

October 26, 2023 plato

BUY NOW A fictional narrative and description about bullying: Simon has trouble making friends because he bullies other children. Also includes a description of Simon. Text type: narrative and description;…

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Some Sunny Day

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BUY NOW A funny and incredibly moving new novel of our times by one of the most talented children’s book authors working today, perfect for fans of Wonder, Frank Cottrell-Boyce…

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SATs Challenge: Reading Skills Test Papers (Year 2) x 10

October 26, 2023 plato

BUY NOW Challenge confident learners and help them reach their full potential. This SATs Challenge skills test papers book is packed with activities and practice questions to help high achievers…

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Phonics Book Bag Readers Non-fiction: Rescue Dogs (Set 9) Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised

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BUY NOW Part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled non-fiction books are engaging and perfectly match the new…

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The New Bum Series!: My Bum is SO NOISY!

October 26, 2023 plato

BUY NOW The new book from the bestselling duo behind the phenomenal I NEED A NEW BUM! What would you do if your bum was SO NOISY? Would you try…

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PM Orange: A Present for Bella (PM Storybooks) Level 15

October 26, 2023 plato

BUY NOW Evan’s sister, Bella, is in hospital with a broken leg. Evan decides he wants to bring Bella a present to cheer her up. Inside a small shop, Evan…

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On Sudden Hill x6

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Six Chicks (Set 4) x6 Pack Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised

October 25, 2023 plato

BUY NOW Six Chicks is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled stories are engaging and perfectly match…

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