New Releases by BRIAN MOSES

Comprising approximately 80 poems arranged chronologically, this collection covers the broad sweep of British history from prehistoric times to the present day. With particular emphasis on periods like the Tudors, Victorians and World War II, these poems illuminate key events and provide a fresh perspective on them. It includes excerpts from Anglo-Saxon and medieval ballads, and classics from Chaucer, Tennyson, Kipling, and Auden, as well as poems from some of our best contemporary writers including Benjamin Zephaniah, Charles Causley, Robert Hull, Judith Nicholls and James Berry. Illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, this collection will appeal to those with an interest in history and will make a welcome additional resource for history lessons as well as being an essential title for every school library.

A lively reference tool for children aged 6+, packed with rhymes for over 190 key sounds and spelling patterns, as well as lots of ideas for writing your own amazing rhymes. A must for any budding writer!

After the children in the school playground stop playing with him, a snake finds a better home in one of the classrooms.

From coming up with ideas for choosing a structure or form for a poem, to finding rhymes and redrafting the work, this is a useful book for anyone wanting to write their own poems. The author shares some of his secrets to inspire readers to have a go at poetry. Whether for a school project or competition, to entertain friends and family, or just for fun, this practical guide gives all the tips needed to get started.

From coming up with ideas to choosing a structure or form for a poem, finding rhymes and redrafting the work, this is a book for anyone wanting to write their own poems. Brian Moses, a successful poet, shares some of his secrets to inspire readers to have a go. Whether for a school project or competition, to entertain friends and family or just for fun, this practical guide gives tips needed to get started. A companion to Key Stage 2 English and Literacy work, it is aimed at classrooms and libraries as well as being a reference for budding poets.

A collection of performance poems useful as a classroom and library resource. This book features approximately 40 poems by some of the UK''s top children''s poets. It focusses on poems that come to life in performance and meet the needs of the classroom teacher particularly at KS2 in terms of delivering the Literacy Hour requirements for poetry.

In Ye New Spell Book Brian Moses has conjured up an enchanting collection of magical verse, including a Spell to Banish a Pimple, a Dragon''s Curse, love charms, old wives'' tales and the following sound advice: On Reflection Don''t practise strange spells in front of the mirror Don''t point at yourself with a wand Dont practise strange spells in front of the mirror I did - now I live in this pond - Mike Johnson

Poems about Playing is by Brian Moses for Year2/P3 guided and independent reading. It contains poetry: familiar settings.

House and mouse, bear and hare, and dozens more rhyming words are presented with delightful illustrations that bring them more fully alive.

Each of these humorous books features a young boy or girl who feels bored, lonely, worried, or unfairly treated. Each child discusses the way he or she reacts to these emotions and comes up with ideas to overcome them. Knowing that other children-and even adults, as the stories point out-share these feelings is a great comfort for kids. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Describes actions that are both responsible and not so responsible.

In colorful photos and simple text, this book describes different eyes and ears in the animal kingdom and how they are used.

This is a collection of approximately 20 poems which look at what it means to be scared and how fear can be overcome. It takes a lighthearted approach to a sensitive topic and the simple rhymes and short stanzas make it suitable for the National Literacy Strategy.

Discusses the merits of telling the truth.

In this brilliant collection of poems Brian Moses tells us in his inimitable way... * why James barks back at dogs * about the sea creature which ate our teacher * what goes on at the snake hotel * how goldfish cope with their four second memory *t he way to enter a castle properly * about the Christmas murder ...and much much more

Part of the Pelican Big Books series, this reference book has a teaching focus on the organizational features of the texts and on comparing entries with portrayals in stories and plays. The series has been specifically written for the shared reading part of the literacy hour and supports the genre requirements of the National Literacy Strategy.

Discusses what it feels like to be lonely and how to help others who might be feeling lonely.

Discusses what it feels like to be worried and how to make worry disappear.

Literacy World is evolving with the renewed Framework to provide all the support you need to deliver Shared Reading and Writing, Guided Reading, ICT and Speaking and Listening at Key Stage 2/P4-7. A wealth of quality resources, exceptional teacher support and complete differentiation makes Literacy World your only choice for fiction and non-fiction at Key Stage 2/P4-7.

Explains the importance of good manners and describes ways to show politeness in the home, school, and community.