Developing reading for writing

A family is sent a mysterious puzzle in the post but when they come to put it together realise they are missing the final piece

A tiger is captured and taken to the city where he becomes weaker and weaker

A little girl finds hope in a butterfly she finds as she and her little brother try to start a new life in a new land after being the only survivors of a boat of refugees.

Follows a young girl who befriends a lonely monster who lives on her street

When Joe leaves his window open the Wild invites him outside to explore the night-time city.

Explores the emotions a child might experience after experiencing loss or bereavement.

Discover the unbreakable bond between a baby elephant and her keeper in this heartfelt narrative set against the backdrop of World War II.

An illustrated look at connecting with the world around us and achieving our potential.

A group of children raise awareness about what we are doing to our planet.

Maya and the Beast reminds the readers that every fear can be conquered and every Beast can be tamed.

A magical story of how a girl's garden in her new city apartment home changes her life and the lives of people all around her.

A little girl adjusting to life in a new country finds her lifelong friend, fear, is overwhelming her and keeping her from making friends, until a boy in her class reaches out to her.

A young black-capped tern encounters many different animals on the move as she makes her first migration from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

A tale of friendship between five bears.

A friendship between a girl and the dog next door that celebrates the power of bonding over stories.

Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family.

A rhyming invitation to children to never let go of the wonder of childhood as they grow to become adults.

When the fair closes at night, the local wild animals come in to have their night of fun on the rides and games.

When two children draw their own lines and realise they can connect their lines together magic happens.

In this illustrated wordless picture book a boy and a dog walk through weird and wonderful worlds

Follows three children living in a tower block, as they embark on a fantastical adventure which helps them see their home in a new light.

A child learns greater appreciation for the desert around him after a coyote steals his backpack.

A mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent witness to the flow of time.

A young girl finds solace in forbidden music in war-torn Afghanistan

A young girl living in a war-torn land finds hope in a yellow butterfly.

An illustrated picture book about the love between a little girl and her grandma, who has dementia.

A new father welcomes his baby to the world and explains what our planet, the Earth, is, where it is in space, and about the people and creatures that inhabit it.

A father takes his two children on a adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time.

Jilly and her grandfather come up with a plan to save a local wild place when the villagers want to turn it into a cultivated garden.

This touching tale of the Japanese turtles is based on a true story, and reinforces an important ecological and environmental theme.

A purely illustrative account of how a typical urban landscape can become filled with plants over the course of many years.

A lyrical illustrated story that explores a child's relationship with his sleepy seaside fishing town.

A blackbird gets every living thing in the world to sing a song of belonging in an effort to get humans to change how they treat the world.

A wordless story which follows a seemingly random stream of acts of kindness which eventually help to reunite a girl with her lost dog.

Some sea creatures ask the video game-obsessed Neo for help to combat plastic pollution; at first he ignores them, until he realises just how bad the problem is.

Lyrical text describes how a girl and her father play a final song for the valley that will become flooded once the dam being built has been finished.

A wordless story about a boy who makes friends with a bear when he gets separated from his father in a snowstorm in the forest.

A sympathetic tale about the plight of migrants in which a mother flees a wartorn country with her two children.

A strange black dog grows bigger and bigger as each member of a family becomes terrified by it until the youngest family member makes them see the dog for what it is by not being scared of it.

Illustrates the similarities and differences in a day-in-the-life of a Moroccan family and an Australian family

Feeling neglected by her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to the fantastic world beyond the red door where an adventure helps to re-strengthen their relationship.

A lonely cat finds a home in the train station and helps bring happiness to many of the travellers who pass through.

A young fisherman is lured by ghosts into a drowned town beneath the lake where time has no meaning, but his fiancé never gives up hope of finding him again.

Islanders cut themselves off from the world after failing to relate to a newcomer

Inspired by Michael Rosen's own family, recounts letter correspondance between two cousins during WWII, one a London school boy and the other a young soldier in the Polish army.

The story of a tree that was found alive in the wreckage of 9/11 and subsequently replanted, where it now stands as a symbol of hope and resilience.

A nearly wordless picture book story follows a little girl in search of a friend.

While a young boy enjoys a summer's day, his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea.

A story without words examining the plight of refugees and migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean.

Four people enter a park, and through their eyes we see four different visions.

A wordless story about a boy dealing with the unfamiliar surroundings of a new country, and how he adapts to his new home as he gradually gets used to his new way of life.

What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown. This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to all those who have made the journey.

A wordless story about a lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound.

A boy discovers the mysteries of a camera washed up on the beach.

A practically wordless story book about frogs who wreak havoc in a town as they fly around on lily pads.

This is the dangerous inner city at night and we travel with Shane as he takes home a stray kitten, running terrified from a gang, leaping through screaming traffic, escaping a fierce dog and finally arriving 'home'

A wordless picture book dealing with the alarming and increasing pace of environmental destruction.

This fascinating and innovative picture book chronicles the reflections of a young boy, exploring a prehistoric rain forest in North Queensland, Australia.

Looks at some of the celebrations and holidays enjoyed by children from around the world

A parent and child take a worldwide nature tour to meet the eight members of the ursine clan.

The story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most important and famous expeditions in British history

Make your own picture book with this activity-filled guide.

Journey through India and explore its incredible diversity in this richly illustrated book.

A bedtime poetry collection to comfort, inspire and reassure children.

An illustrated celebration of our Queen, and the longest reigning monarch in Britain's history.

Learn how to bake breads, cakes, pastries and biscuits to perfection in this imaginative collection of deliciously healthy recipes.

An illustrated introduction to classical music for children, with the sound of a real orchestra.

Follows the Mellon family step by step through the design and construction of their house.

A non-fiction picture book which explores the lives and nature of wolves.

Funny facts and cartoons about the bug world's most hilarious adaptations

Discover facts about the wide variety of creatures that live in and around the coral reef

An inspiring guide to wordplay for young readers, their parents and teachers.

With a starting point of midnight GMT, shows other countries around the world at synchronous times focusing on an animal from each and the uncertainty their futures face through the effects of climate change.

A look at different courtship behaviours by animals from all over the world.

A simple journey through different habitats, spotting and counting animals in the illustrations.

Explores thirteen festivals from different seasons, cultures and faiths around the world.

Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling.

Simple projects to introduce children to engineering design.

An illustrated biography of writer Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he created the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.

Explores the rich diversity of habitats and wildlife that live across Arctic and Antarctica.

A guide to stars and other features of the night sky, presented by a cat.

An introduction to growing your own garden plants, vegetables and fruit, with information about equipment, plant types and techniques

Discover 200 questions about scientific exploration, energy, materials, the human body, the living world, and our planet.

Explores the world from a bird's-eye view with seven birds and their journeys around the globe.

A collection of recipes contributed by families from around the world.

Presents facts about physics in comic strip format.

A look at the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History

Presents obscure and fun facts about the history of football

An introduction to the various instruments that make up and orchestra.

An illustrated look at the past, present and future of these four countries.

Discover the interconnectedness of nature with this tabbed, non-fiction story collection.

An introduction to the ingenious anti-predator strategies in the natural world, containing more than 75 amazing wildlife survival skills.

Simple vegan recipes from around the world, from small bites to desserts.

A comprehensive illustrated introduction to the style and history of classical music and its famous composers.

Explore some of the most thrilling cultural and religious festivals from around the world.

A colourful look at food and eating habits around the world and throughout history.

A look at the various oceans and coasts around the planet, as well as how we explore them, how we're damaging them and what we can do to protect them.

An illustrated anthology of poems for children, on a large range of subjects.

Presents facts about biology in comic strip format

Discover more than 50 topics about the past, from the earliest humans right to the present day.

Step-by-step instructions on projects that exemplify various scientific principles around the Earth and space

A collection of 50 poems written in exactly 50 words.

Discover 15 stars, planets and other celestial bodies, and learn how to spot them in the night sky.

An exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships, from back-breaking work in a strange land to resilience and eventual emancipation

Explains many reasons behind global conflict, from fights over land and resources to disagreement over beliefs.

Choose Love is a cycle of poems that highlights the experience of those forced to become refugees.

Astronaut Tim Peake presents a guide to the history of outer space and space travel

A guide to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all the good that being outdoors can do for our mental health.

Looks at musicians and styles from all eras from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.

Explores how our bodies and personalities are shaped by our genes and DNA.

Explore the many ways maths can help make sense out of life.

A look at the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History

A guide for children to help them develop their potential to the full, from Manchester United and England footballer and campaigner to end child food poverty Marcus Rashford.

Our skies are full of life! From bats, birds to bees and beetles, the air around us is buzzing with amazing flying creatures. Discover facts and illustrations about how and why animals fly.

An illustrated introduction to the human cells.

Looks at where Africa is in the world and some of its key features.

Looks at different careers available in the world of science

A guide to ocean plastics, filled with tips and tricks for identifying and combating pollution in our oceans.

An overview of the facts about climate change, causes and effects, and what we can do to change things.

A little girl finds hope in a butterfly she finds as she and her little brother try to start a new life in a new land after being the only survivors of a boat of refugees.

Based on the true story of an Arctic fox who walked from Norway to Canada in seventy-six days, a distance of two thousand miles.

When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend with three other kids from his class, he's counting the seconds until he can escape home.

An introduction to the world of neurodiversity

In 2032 as Polly and her family struggle with the effects of global warming, when swimming in the reservoir she is transported back in time to 1952 when the valley was originally flooded and experiences the life of one of former residents as she endeavours to swim the English Channel

When Maggie discovers an abandoned snow leopard hiding in the nearby woods, she tries to save the cub and the ancient forest around them.

Frankie is different from her peers but she's not sure why, so she sets off in search of her dad in the hope that he has the answers.

A young boy tries to help his new classmate, Celeste, who has become sick due to the effects of pollution.

Looks at the climate changes affecting polar regions, why they're happening, and what can be done to help.

A girl befriends a boy with Aspergers Syndrome and vows to tackle the gang bullying him, as well as realise their shared dream of being able to fly.

Dylan feels excluded when his hearing deteriorates but slowly learns to cope with his disability, and becomes a hero after a near tragedy at the fair

A collection of hints and tips about how to make changes in lifestyle to help in the fight against climate change.

12-year-old Will likes two things: turtles and the local nature preserve. Everything else is a nightmare, because Will has a facial difference that has earned him an unfortunate nickname. But when Will meets RJ, who is confined to a hospital room, each boy discovers they have strength to lend the other and that life is too short to live in a shell.

Tackles the subject of climate change and it's effects on our weather systems.

Understand the facts about climate change and discover what we can do to improve the human impact on our environment.

Thirteen year old Fortune has to leave her family home when she is accused of witchcraft, but becomes caught up in the 1607 flood in southwest England

A little girl is helped by an Arctic fox when she is separated from her family by the breaking ice sheets.

Explains refugee and migration issues for young readers by following the journey of a young boy with his mother.

Tells the story of one family's flight to seek refuge and a new life in a strange country.