New Releases by Jane Clarke

What does Ireland''s nature poetry say about us as a people? How does it speak to us of our past, our inheritance, the values to which we aspire? What clues lie within its language that connect us to our deeper selves and our place within our communities and environments? As varied as our plants, animals and habitats, Windfall: Irish Nature Poems to Inspire and Connect presents a portrait of an ever-changing vista. Jane Carkill''s captivating original illustrations of Ireland''s rich and diverse natural world add to the sense of enchantment and wonder. Each poem pays attention to nature while also reflecting on the loves and losses of our everyday lives. Award-winning poet Jane Clarke''s selection includes some of our best-known poets, from Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Michael Longley, Paula Meehan, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and Paul Muldoon. There are poems here to make us laugh and cry, to help us celebrate and grieve; poems to put words on what can seem inexpressible as we connect to the other living beings with which we share this island.

Tiptoe, tiger! Tara the tiger cub is wide awake and wants to play. But Tara’s bouncing and pouncing keeps scaring all the other jungle animals away. Help Tara tread quietly through the jungle so that she can make her way home to her mom and settle down for bed.

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child''s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child''s journey into learning English.

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child''s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child''s journey into learning English.

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child''s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child''s journey into learning English.

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child''s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child''s journey into learning English.What did Marty paint?Includes: - Before and after reading activities- Picture dictionary- Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters- Reading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child''s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child''s journey into learning English.Ivy and Mack go to the dentist.Includes: - Before and after reading activities- Mini-dictionary- Exam practice for Cambridge A1 Movers- Reading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child''s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child''s journey into learning English.Doug likes bugs, but his sister Sally doesn''t. What can he do?Includes: - Before and after reading activities- Mini-dictionary- Exam practice for Cambridge A1 Movers- Reading guide online

The Little Old Lady and the Little Old Man are bereft. The Gingerbread Boy has run away to train for the Fairytale Olympics. Is he fast enough to outrun hungry Foxy Loxy? Even worse, dark rain clouds are forming and he could turn to mush. Luckily, Sky Private Eye is just the detective to solve the mystery.

Little Red Riding Hood is worried. Grandma has gone missing! The Big Bad Wolf has left telltale hairs at Grandma''s house. Has he gobbled her up, or did he follow her on her vacation to the beach, waiting to fatten her up nicely? Quick, call Sky Private Eye! She can solve any mystery in no time at all!

Max et Zoé ont décidé de construire une machine à remonter le temps. Mais pour voyager dans l''espace et les années, encore faut-il savoir comment le corps peut réagir ! Pourquoi Max a-t-il le tournis quand il fait la toupie ? Et comment vérifier que les céréales de Zoé ont le fer nécessaire à la survie dans l''espace ? Aidés de leurs amis Paul et Mia, les jumeaux organisent des expériences... qui virent bientôt à la catastrophe.

Max et Zoé Lumière, huit ans, sont fans de sciences. Max a décidé de construire une machine à remonter le temps pour revoir son père, mort il y a quelques années. Cette fois, Max se pose la question de l''atterrissage de sa machine : comment être sûr que, s''ils arrivent dans l''eau, sa machine ne coulera pas ? Max et Zoé débutent leurs expériences : ils veulent montrer qu''on peut faire tourner un seau d''eau sans en verser une seule goutte ou découvrir comment se forme la pluie. Malheureusement, certaines expériences tournent à la catastrophe... pour Mme Toutbon, la voisine qui essayait de faire sécher son linge dans son jardin ! Peut se lire indépendamment des autres tomes.

Dans la famille Lumière, il y a les enfants : Max, huit ans, qui adore la physique, Zoé, sa jumelle, amoureuse des petites bêtes ; le chien : Einstein, qui n''a rien d''un génie, et la mère, qui a perdu son sourire depuis la mort de son mari. Max décide de construire une machine à remonter le temps. Mais impossible de trouver le bon matériau pour la coque de la machine ! Zoé pense alors à la coquille d''oeuf. Les jumeaux débutent une série d''expériences pour tester la résistance des coquilles d''oeufs... au grand dam de leur mère et surtout de leur voisine Mme Toutbon, qui voit les oeufs pleuvoir dans son jardin ! Peut se lire indépendamment des autres tomes.

Max et Zoé, huit ans, ont décidé de construire une machine à remonter le temps. Après avoir cherché le matériau idéal, puis fait des tests sur l''atterrissage, Max et Zoé veulent désormais trouver un moyen de faire décoller leur machine. Ils ont très vite une idée géniale : construire une catapulte. Aidés de leurs amis Paul et Mia, les deux inventeurs en herbe commencent de nouvelles expériences... qui ne sont pas du goût de la voisine, Mme Toutbon : elle reçoit des chamallows dans sa cheminée et sa coiffure est menacée par l''explosion d''une fontaine de soda aux mentos ! Peut se lire indépendamment des autres tomes.

What’s that noise? The jungle can be a scary place for a tiny tree frog like Felix, and all the strange noises are making him a little bit jumpy. Help Felix find a safe place — and perhaps a special someone — so he can nod off for a peaceful sleep.

A romping sing-along read for anyone who loves farmyard animals and vehicles - now in cased board book format!

"A charming, interactive tale that can help young readers engage with reading—probably one that will earn that simple command, ''Again!''" —Kirkus Reviews There’s no place like home. But poor Florence Firefly is lost, and there are so many bright lights shining in the night sky that she doesn’t know which way to go. She’ll need some help to find her way back home. In this clever interactive picture book, readers can participate in Florence’s journey by encouraging her to fly faster, suggesting which direction to take, and making a wish.

All the Way Home explores the experience of war for a brother at the Front and his sister at home, in response to the Auerbach family archive of World War I letters and photographs represented by the Mary Evans Picture Library. These compelling and subtle but lucid poems tell one story amongst many, a testimony to lives lost and maimed.

Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She''s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. We''ll be there in a whisker!A carnival has come to Thistletown! Bramble the Hedgehog can''t wait to go on the big Ferris wheel. But when Bramble climbs off the ride, his stomach is still spinning. Dr. KittyCat and her trusty assistant, Peanut, swoop in to help. Bramble hopes they''ll have him back to purr-fect health soon!

Book band: Gold (Ideal for ages 6+) Quizzed for Accelerated Reader A hilarious, action-filled adventure, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Captain Cutlass cannot see a thing without his glasses. But pirates don''t wear glasses and if his crew finds out they''ll make him walk the plank! As the pirates set sail for Treasure Island, the Captain soon finds himself in trouble when he can''t even read the treasure map... This hilarious tale from picture book author Jane Clarke (author of Gilbert the Great and Neon Leon) is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. Features engaging illustrations by Jennie Poh and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.'' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She''s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. We''ll be there in a whisker!On a bright sunny day, Thistledown Meadow is the perfect place for a nature walk. But when frisky little kitten Ginger gets stung by a bee, it''s up to Dr. KittyCat to come to her rescue!This book has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real puppies and kittens combine with hand-drawn blue line art for a completely unique look.

Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She''s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. We''ll be there in a whisker!Peanut is sick! For once, Peanut is the patient who needs Dr. KittyCat''s expert care. But without his help, the clinic is in total chaos!This book has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real puppies and kittens combine with hand-drawn purple line art for a completely unique look.

Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She''s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. We''ll be there in a whisker!All the little animals are excited to go for a swim in Thistletown''s new pool. But Dr. KittyCat soon gets an urgent call -- Logan the Puppy has hurt himself and needs her help. Fortunately for Logan, she and her trusty assistant Peanut are ready to rescue!