Russell Punter

Nan knits grand handmade underpants for ants.

"A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book"--From the publisher's web site.

"The timeless Greek legend of gods and monsters comes to life in this action-packed graphic novel adaptation. Join Odysseus on his quest to return to his island home, as a host of strange creatures and scheming characters try to stop him. Fabiano Fiorin's distinctive illustrations draw the reader into the dramatic world of Ancient Greece"--From the publisher's web site.

"Sleepy Armadillo receives a late night visit from a fairy, but he soon gets carried away with the wishes she grants... A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with wonderful illustrations. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves"--From the publisher's web site.

Poodle loves to doodle. The problem is, she sometimes gets carried away - walls, doors, floors, no surface is safe! The naughty poodle is soon in trouble. But could her al fresco drawing skills actually come in useful?

"The well-loved rhyme is delightfully retold with charming illustrations. Two little birds sitting on a wall, one named Peter, one named Paul. The much loved rhyme is retold with lots of additional little animals to interest and delight young children. Perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime"--Publisher's description.

Perry the penguin has a very special reason for wanting to get warm. Can he find a way to take the chill off his frosty feathers?

"A lively story with irresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book"--Back cover.

"Ape's in chains for stealing grapes...find out how his great escape goes with this lively story and humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book"--From the publisher's web site.

"Flamingo can't wait to join the bingo game. One, by one, she crosses off the numbers on her card--she needs just one more to win the surprise prize. But when a sneeze from Elephant sends the last ball flying, the chase for the winning number is on..."--From the publisher's web site.