Most Popular Books by June Crebbin

Blink is a baby owl who yearns to take his first flight. "Is it time yet?" he asks his mother again and agin. No, he must wait. Through one long day, little Blink fidgets on his branch and waits. Finally, the sun sets, the dusk deepens, and a last joyful illustration shows Blink floating through the dark sky. Full color.

Reading Together is a learn-to-read series of picture books for young children and parents to enjoy together. There are four levels, each consisting of six books, offering a variety of reading experiences: stories, poems, rhymes and songs, traditional tales and information books.

Could it be true? Does a monster still live in the old stone castle? Could someone, or something, be hiding in the shadows? Are you brave enough to come along and find out? With illustrations as tantalizing as the text -- and a cleverly disguised lesson in prepositions -- June Crebbin and John Bendall-Brunello keep readers on the edge of their seat in this deliciously scary story.

A major reading scheme for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years.

Gina is big and loves food. Dina is tall and loves herself. Emmelina is small and thoughtful and loves everyone. The queen wants the sisters to get rid of the monster that is threatening her village, turning everyone into stone. Will it be brawn, beauty or brains that wins the day?

Six simple and colourful stories - perfect for early reading. Read about Milly Bean, Jungle Queen: snakes, bears, tigers, lions... she''s not scared of nuffink Or Herbie Monkey, up his tree dropping nuts onto Granpa. Can''t catch me up my tree calls Herbic Monkey. But Granpa knows better Two stripy socks, three torn tickets, four freckled frogs... how many things are in my pocket? Count them and see Meet my dog; a loud-barker, a tail-wagger, a cat-chaser - he''s all these things and more Or Joe at the Cup Final, with only minutes to go; United are losing, so - give it to Joe Written and illustrated by a superb combination of well-established and up-and-coming names in the children''s book world, the simple words, funny stories and colourful pictures make these books ideal for children learning to read.

A series of ELT readers for young learners of English. Emma has a pyjama party and Dad tells a ghost story.

A major reading scheme for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years.

This series of delightful storybooks is a flexible resource designed to help teachers engage and motivate young learners in the classroom. They are an ideal way to support children in the early stages of learning English. Teacher''s Books and Audio Cassettes/CDs make the Storybooks simple to use: the Teacher''s Books cover the entire level and include step-by-step teaching notes with ideas for classes of different ability, photocopiable worksheets, and ''If you have time'' sections suggesting original ideas for games and activities. The Audio Cassettes/CDs feature all the titles in each level read aloud, exposing children to different voices while they have fun listening to the dramatisations. At levels 3 and 4 selected titles are designed to be read as a play. Watch your pupils'' confidence in English grow as they act out the stories together!

A series of ELT readers for young learners of English. What happens at Emma''s pyjama party?

Hetti likes spaghetti. Jake likes cake. How about Fred? Fred likes bread! With seven colourful jigsaws and filled with fun rhymes, this makes an ideal reading book to share.

This series of delightful storybooks is a flexible resource designed to help teachers engage and motivate young learners in the classroom. They are an ideal way to support children in the early stages of learning English. Teacher''s Books and Audio Cassettes/CDs make the Storybooks simple to use: the Teacher''s Books cover the entire level and include step-by-step teaching notes with ideas for classes of different ability, photocopiable worksheets, and ''If you have time'' sections suggesting original ideas for games and activities. The Audio Cassettes/CDs feature all the titles in each level read aloud, exposing children to different voices while they have fun listening to the dramatisations. At levels 3 and 4 selected titles are designed to be read as a play. Watch your pupils'' confidence in English grow as they act out the stories together!

A journey on a train provides excitement, nice scenery, and pleasant anticipation.

This is a poetry book by June Crebbin exploring the themes of wildlife, the seasons, and life''s simple pleasures. This series offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.

Granny''s Teeth (pack of 6) has been written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Susan Hellard. Sometimes Granny''s teeth were in her mouth, sometimes they were in a glass by the side of her bed...and sometimes she didn''t know where they were! Granny''s Teeth is one of 12 Cambridge Reading Bridging Books. This series bridges the gap between Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 for reluctant readers. The humorous texts will motivate children between the ages of 7 and 9, while the controlled use of sentence structures will enable them to access the text easily. The accompanying teacher''s guide will help to identify and remedy weaknesses in children''s reading and includes support for completing Individual Education Plans.

Cambridge Reading is a major new reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading throughout the primary years. Key features include: a coherent yet flexible structure for teaching and learning; a variety of high quality, attractive picture books; a balance of different text types and genres, including stories, poems and information books; an integrated phonics programme; comprehensive support materials. Wrigglebottom is one of a set of six Bridging Books, written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Susan Hellard. These books are aimed primarily at children in Year 2 who are not making the expected progress in reading and need to consolidate their skills before they can become fluent readers. The stories centre around Max and his family. The ''wrigglebottom'' is Max – a lively and energetic child who just can''t sit still.

This collection draws on a wide range of locations, times and cultures, featuring tales from Ancient Greece, fourteenth-century Mongolia, medieval France and the present day. The horses and ponies themselves are equally diverse, each magnificently pictured in full colour by award-winning artist Inga Moore, who, like June Crebbin, is a lifelong horse-lover. Any child who shares their passion will find this the perfect equine companion.

This simple picture book with a familiar theme, looks at the different thigns that a family take on a picnic; the rug, the basket, the sandwiches, the cakes and the drinks. The scene is set for a perfect picnic, until the wasps arrive! * Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. * Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language * A labelled illustration on pages 14 and 15 gives children the chance to recount and discuss the story. * This story is paired with an information book with a similar theme: Minibeasts by Siobhan Hardy.

This collection brings together over 50 poems exploring the young child''s world and experience, both real and imaginary. Varied in tone - from funny to lyrical and emotional - they cover a range of poetic forms and all have June Crebbin''s sure touch.

Originally published: Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick Press, c1998.

A major reading scheme for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years. Suitable for children in Year 2 (age 6), The Pyjama Party is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories with Familiar Settings, a strand where children can identify with the setting and characters and make links with their own experiences. The Pyjama Party is one of nine books written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Peter Kavanagh. Each story centres on the everyday lives of children from two neighbouring families. Young readers will easily relate to the kind of situations in which the children find themselves, and will enjoy meeting the same characters across the nine books. Cambridge Reading at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading.

Suitable for children in Year 2 (age 6), Cutting and Sticking is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories with Familiar Settings, a strand where children can identify with the setting and characters and make links with their own experiences. Cutting and Sticking is one of nine books written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Peter Kavanagh. Each story centres on the everyday lives of children from two neighbouring families. Young readers will easily relate to the kind of situations in which the children find themselves, and will enjoy meeting the same characters across the nine books. Cambridge Reading at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading. This pack of 6 is for guided group reading.

The Puppy Chase (pack of 6) has been written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Susan Hellard. Max''s new puppy Dizzy loves running - mostly round in circles chasing her tail - until someone leaves the gate open! The Puppy Chase is one of 12 Cambridge Reading Bridging Books. This series bridges the gap between Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 for reluctant readers. The humorous texts will motivate children between the ages of 7 and 9, while the controlled use of sentence structures will enable them to access the text easily. The accompanying teacher''s guide will help to identify and remedy weaknesses in children''s reading and includes support for completing Individual Education Plans.

Suitable for children in Year 2 (age 6), A Cat for Keeps is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories with Familiar Settings, a strand where children can identify with the setting and characters and make links with their own experiences. A Cat for Keeps is one of nine books written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Peter Kavanagh. Each story centres on the everyday lives of children from two neighbouring families. Young readers will easily relate to the kind of situations in which the children find themselves, and will enjoy meeting the same characters across the nine books. Cambridge Reading at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading. This pack of 6 is for guided group reading.

Suitable for children in Year 2 (age 6), Strawberry Picking is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories with Familiar Settings, a strand where children can identify with the setting and characters and make links with their own experiences. Strawberry Picking is one of nine books written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Peter Kavanagh. Each story centres on the everyday lives of children from two neighbouring families. Young readers will easily relate to the kind of situations in which the children find themselves, and will enjoy meeting the same characters across the nine books. Cambridge Reading at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading. This pack of 6 is for guided group reading.

Suitable for children in Year 2 (age 6), The Dog Show is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories with Familiar Settings, a strand where children can identify with the setting and characters and make links with their own experiences. The Dog Show is one of nine books written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Peter Kavanagh. Each story centres on the everyday lives of children from two neighbouring families. Young readers will easily relate to the kind of situations in which the children find themselves, and will enjoy meeting the same characters across the nine books. Cambridge Reading at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading. This pack of 6 is for guided group reading.

The Pyjama Party is a new play for 5 6 year olds from the Cambridge Reading scheme.

Cambridge Reading is a major new reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading throughout the primary years. Key features include: a coherent yet flexible structure for teaching and learning; a variety of high-quality, attractive picture books; a balance of different text types and genres, including stories, poems and information books; an integrated phonics programme and comprehensive support materials. The Bridging Books help children who have made a slow start in learning to read to build confidence and fluency. Each set of Bridging Books comprises six books that are motivating and fun to read. They gradually increase in difficulty of vocabulary, sentence structure, story complexity and length. June Crebbin''s books, illustrated by Susan Hellard, all centre around a lively boy called Max and his family.

Suitable for children in Year 2 (age 6), The Special Cake is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories with Familiar Settings, a strand where children can identify with the setting and characters and make links with their own experiences. The Special Cake is one of nine books written by June Crebbin and illustrated by Peter Kavanagh. Each story centres on the everyday lives of children from two neighbouring families. Young readers will easily relate to the kind of situations in which the children find themselves, and will enjoy meeting the same characters across the nine books. Cambridge Reading at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading. This pack of 6 is for guided group reading.

A series of ELT readers for young learners of English. Jess makes a special cake.