Best Selling Books by Brian MOses

Brightly illustrated nursery rhymes and alternative nursery rhymes for newly independent readers by some of today''s best loved children''s poets.

An anthology of poems that deal with bullying and friendship covering all kinds of poems from the serious to the humorous.

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.

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.

This anthology of poems, compiled by Brian Moses, contains a mix of light-hearted poems and more serious ones, poems that rhyme and those that don''t. There are plenty of good ''read alouds'', thumping choruses, and the sort of poems that children can use as models for their own writing. Poetry is a key feature of the new National Curriculum and these fantastic poems are perfectly suited for this. Beautiful illustrations bring each poem vividly to life. For other titles compiled by Brians Moses, look for Poems About Animals, Poems About the Seaside, Poems About Emotions and Poems About Festivals.

Wandering through Dragon''s Wood at dusk, two children let their imaginations soar. Marks in the mud become the footprints of a dragon, the reflection of the moon on a pool of water resembles an eye, and moss on a rock looks like the dragon''s scaly skin.

Lowther Arcade - Rocking horses - Tricycles - Dolls - Knucklebones - Trains - Clorkwork animals - Toy soldiers - Magic lanterns - Toy theatre - Toys in Victorian times.

Have you ever gone Ape, or felt sorry for maggots, or looked inside the belly of the Earth? Well Brian Moses has done all these things, or so he says--but he has been known to tell fibs before!

Each book features the original rhyme, accompanied by fun illustrations, with the whole rhyme repeated to allow children to spot the rhyming words. Then follows a fun, alternative nursery rhyme, again with full colour illustrations and the repeat of the whole alternative rhyme. These books not only offer a highly supportive first reading experience, starting from the familiar nursery rhyme and extending with the alternative rhyme, but also encourage children to play with language, stimulating their own writing. The series is compiled in consultation with Dr Hilary Minns, former Lecturer in English in Education at the University of Warwick.

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.

Do you ever worry about what goes on inside your teacher''s head? Then these poems are for you! Find out exactly what - if anything - makes them tick (besides marking your homework). IT''S A DEFINITE SIGN Our dinner lady Mrs Mack Is well in love with Mr Fipps Because at every dinner time She winks and smiles when he''s in line And gives him extra chips Paul Cookson

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.

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

Explores the concept of war through poems about brave dogs, cats and pigeons; the Christmas truce of WWI when soldiers played football in No Man''s Land; rationing; evacuees; modern warfare and the reality of war today. Includes historical facts.

Samuel Scaredosaurus was scared of lots of things. He was scared of spiders, strange noises, dark shadows and being left on his own. Would he ever be able to face his fears? A perfect book to share with children to show that everyone gets scared, but that there are ways of coping with these feelings. Includes notes for parents and teachers on how to share this book to help children learn about their emotions.

Gracie Grumposaurus is a very grumpy dinosaur. From first thing in the morning until last thing at night, Gracie is a grump! Her parents try everything to cheer her up, but nothing works. Will anything make her smile? If you''ve got a child who''s feeling sad or struggles with bad moods, this book will surely cheer them up. Written by Brian Moses, this funny picture book explores different things that might make children grumpy and sad, such as getting up early, not getting their favourite food or being bored. Different ways of dealing with these situations are explored, helping children to understand that it''s okay to be grumpy, but that they shouldn''t take their feelings out on other people - and that there are strategies to help you come out of a ''grump''. The clever and funny illustrations, by internationally renowned illustrator Mike Gordon, bring a light touch to the story, helping children to learn about their feelings in a fun and light-hearted way. Includes excellent notes for parents and teachers on how to share this book to help children learn about their feelings and emotions. Other books by Brian Moses and Mike Gordon: I Feel Frightened I Feel Angry I Feel Jealous I Feel Sad It''s Not Fair I Feel Bullied William Worrydactyl Samuel Scaredosaurus Jamal Jealousaurus Anna Angrysaurus Sophie Shyosaurus

Jamal Jealousaurus was a very jealous dinosaur. He was jealous of everything, from his brother''s skill at games to his friends new bikes. Would he ever be able to stop feeling jealous of other people and their things? A perfect book to share with children to show that everyone gets jealous sometimes, but there are ways of dealing with these feelings. Includes notes for parents and teachers on how to share this book to help children learn about their emotions.

Read aloud this famous nursery rhyme and then a brand new one, and follow the actions that go with it!

This series explores common emotions through charming stories of dinosaurs, each of whom display some common traits such as jealousy, anger, and grumpiness.

Each book features the original rhyme, accompanied by fun illustrations, with the whole rhyme repeated to allow children to spot the rhyming words. Then follows a fun, alternative nursery rhyme, again with full colour illustrations and the repeat of the whole alternative rhyme. These books not only offer a highly supportive first reading experience, starting from the familiar nursery rhyme and extending with the alternative rhyme, but also encourage children to play with language, stimulating their own writing. The series is compiled in consultation with Dr Hilary Minns, former Lecturer in English in Education at the University of Warwick.

Introduces children to what it feels like to be lonely and teaches them the importance of friendship. Suggested level: junior, primary.

A collection of poems, including "My sister said . . .," "Maths is fun," and "The noisy family rap." Each poem is accompanied by background information describing how it came to be written.

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

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

This anthology of poems, compiled by Brian Moses, contains a mix of light-hearted poems and more serious ones, poems that rhyme and those that don''t. There are plenty of good ''read alouds'', thumping choruses, and the sort of poems that children can use as models for their own writing. Poetry is a key feature of the new National Curriculum and these fantastic poems are perfectly suited for this. Beautiful illustrations bring each poem vividly to life. Poems include: Are We Nearly There Yet? by Brian Moses; Beach Counting by Tony Mitton; I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside by John A. Glover-Kind; The Seagull''s Song by June Crebbin; Seagulls With Everything by Brian Moses; Seaside Sounds by John Foster: A Single Wave by Ian Souter; The 7th Wave by Jan Dean; There''s An Ocean in this Seashell by Graham Denton; Shells by Debra Bertulis; Skimming Stones on the Sea by Jane Clarke; Treasure Chest Mystery by Kate Williams; Playtime Pirate (Action Rhyme) by Tony Mitton; Letters in Bottles by Clare Bevan; The Bucket by James Carter; Rock Pool by Matt Goodfellow; The Friendly Octopus by Mike Jubb; Crab by Irene Assiba D''Almeida; Man on the Beach by Joshua Seigal. Read poems compiled by Brian Moses on other topics such as Poems About Animals; Poems About Seasons and Poems About Festivals.

Join Levi and his friends as they discover why listening carefully is important--and fun, too!

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.

Simple text and colorful illustrations describe jealousy, how it feels, and what can cause it.

A collection of poems about families, friends, feelings, fun, and the secrets of everyday life. Includes background information about each poem.