Franklin Watts

The School Play: A Fun and Engaging Read for Beginning Readers

**The School Play** is a delightful independent reading book for young children, part of the **Reading Champion** series designed to help children practice and improve their reading skills.

A Story of Choice and Imagination

Lil and Tim are preparing for the school play, but they are facing a big decision: what costume will they choose? This charming story explores the excitement and anticipation of a school play, while also engaging young readers with the theme of making choices.

Engaging Artwork and Reading Activities

The book features vibrant, original artwork that brings the story to life. **The School Play** also includes a fun reading activity that helps children solidify their understanding of the story and practice their reading skills.

Perfect for Beginner Readers

Carefully graded to meet the needs of beginner readers, **The School Play** is ideal for children aged 4-5 who are just beginning their reading journey or those who are reading at a "Red" level. The engaging story, appealing illustrations, and simple vocabulary make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience for young readers.

Review

**The School Play** is a fantastic choice for parents and educators looking for high-quality independent reading materials. The engaging story, beautiful artwork, and reading activity make it a perfect way to encourage a love of reading in young children. The book is sure to spark imagination and inspire confidence in young readers.

We Go Eco: The Climate We Change - A Journey Towards a Sustainable Future

This engaging and informative book from the "We Go Eco" series is designed to introduce young readers aged 5-7 to the critical issue of climate change. Through vibrant illustrations and accessible text, "The Climate We Change" empowers children to understand the complexities of our planet's changing climate and inspires them to become active participants in creating a more sustainable future.

Understanding Our Impact

The book begins by explaining fundamental concepts like carbon footprints and the greenhouse effect, making these often-complex topics relatable for young minds. Readers learn how human activities contribute to global warming and the resulting impact on our planet's ecosystems.

Making a Difference in Daily Life

"The Climate We Change" goes beyond explaining the problem by offering practical solutions that children can implement in their own lives. "Go Eco" panels throughout the book provide actionable tips for saving energy, reducing waste, and making conscious choices that lessen our environmental footprint.

Inspiring Action Through Global Changemakers

Each book in the "We Go Eco" series features an inspiring "activist spread" showcasing young people from around the world who are already making a difference in environmental protection. These stories ignite a sense of hope and demonstrate that even small actions can have a significant impact.

A Comprehensive Guide to Eco-Living

"The Climate We Change" is part of a larger series that explores various aspects of sustainable living. Other titles in the "We Go Eco" series include:

* **The Journeys We Make**

* **The Planet We Share**

* **The Energy We Use**

* **The Crops We Grow**

* **The Food We Eat**

* **The Cities We Live In**

* **The Homes We Build**

* **The Animals We Save**

* **The Things We Recycle**

This comprehensive series provides a holistic approach to environmental awareness, empowering children to become responsible stewards of our planet.

Review: Engaging, Informative, and Empowering

"The Climate We Change" is an essential read for young learners who are eager to understand the challenges we face and become part of the solution. The book's accessible language, engaging illustrations, and practical tips make it both enjoyable and informative. By highlighting the positive impact of individual actions and showcasing the efforts of young changemakers, this book inspires hope and empowers children to make a difference for a healthier planet.

Meg and Ted: Independent Reading Red 2 (Reading Champion)

This delightful story is part of the **Reading Champion** series, a carefully curated collection designed to foster independent reading skills in young learners. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of the UCL Institute of Education (IOE), this series provides a structured approach to reading development.

A Tale of Friendship and Helping Hands

**Meg and Ted** is a heartwarming story about a kind-hearted girl and her loyal teddy bear who share a love for helping others. Meg's adventurous spirit and Ted's unwavering support create a charming duo that young readers will adore.

Empowering Young Readers

**Reading Champion** offers a range of independent reading books for children to practice and solidify their emerging reading skills. Each book is meticulously graded to match a child's reading ability, making it easy for educators and parents to select appropriate materials.

Engaging Storytelling and Vibrant Art

The series features fantastic original stories that capture the imagination of young readers. These tales are brought to life with engaging artwork that complements the text and enhances the overall reading experience.

A Perfect Introduction to Reading for Pleasure

**Meg and Ted: Independent Reading Red 2** is an ideal choice for beginner readers aged 4-5 or those reading at a book band Red level. The engaging narrative and carefully graded text encourage children to read for pleasure, building their confidence and enthusiasm for the written word.

**This book is a valuable tool for parents and educators looking to nurture a love of reading in young children. Its engaging story, vibrant illustrations, and structured approach to reading development make it a perfect choice for independent reading practice.**

Pen Pals: A Journey of Friendship and Discovery

A Heartwarming Tale of Two Friends

"Pen Pals" is a captivating first chapter book that tells the story of Rosie and Jayden, two children from vastly different worlds. Rosie lives on a peaceful farm in the countryside, while Jayden resides in a bustling tower block in inner London. Despite their contrasting environments, they form an unlikely friendship through letter writing, becoming pen pals.

Their bond grows stronger with each exchanged letter, filled with tales of their daily lives, dreams, and aspirations. Driven by curiosity, they decide to meet, embarking on a journey to discover the reality of each other's homes and lives.

A Perfect Read for Young Readers

This beautifully illustrated book is designed for Key Stage 2 readers aged 10-11, making it an ideal choice for independent reading. "Pen Pals" is part of the Reading Champion series, renowned for its carefully graded texts that cater to different reading abilities.

The engaging narrative, paired with vibrant artwork, encourages deeper understanding and promotes writing skills. Each book in the Reading Champion series is meticulously graded to match a child's reading level, fostering a love for reading and ensuring a positive learning experience.

Why "Pen Pals" Stands Out

* **A heartwarming story:** The book explores themes of friendship, curiosity, and acceptance, making it a delightful and relatable read for young readers.

* **Engaging visuals:** The accompanying illustrations bring the characters and their worlds to life, enhancing the storytelling experience.

* **Targeted reading level:** "Pen Pals" is a perfectly levelled book, providing a balanced challenge and encouraging independent reading.

* **Encourages critical thinking:** The book's engaging activities encourage deeper response and thoughtful reflection on the narrative.

Recommended Reading Levels

The Reading Champion series is designed for progressive reading development. "Pen Pals" is an ideal read for students at the end of Year 5 or those aged 9+, aligning with the Independent Reading 16 level.

Here's a breakdown of the series' recommended reading levels:

* Independent Reading 11: Start of Year 3 or age 7+

* Independent Reading 12: End of Year 3 or age 7+

* Independent Reading 13: Start of Year 4 or age 8+

* Independent Reading 14: End of Year 4 or age 8+

* Independent Reading 15: Start of Year 5 or age 9+

* **Independent Reading 16: End of Year 5 or age 9+ (Pen Pals)**

* Independent Reading 17: Start of Year 6 or age 10+

* Independent Reading 18: End of Year 6 or age 10+

"Pen Pals" is a charming and enriching read that celebrates the power of friendship, diversity, and understanding. It is an excellent choice for young readers looking for a captivating story that encourages exploration and promotes a love for reading.

<p>Don't Panic, It's Puberty! - A Guide For Boys</p>

<p>A funny, body-positive look at puberty for boys</p>

<p>Boys today are learning about and going through puberty at a younger age than ever before. Don't Panic, It's Puberty! offers a positive, reassuring look at the main changes that they will go through during puberty both physically and emotionally - from hair sprouting in unexpected places to spots, growth spurts, tiredness and mood swings.</p>

<p>The funny, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tone light but are anatomically accurate and show a range of real body types, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance. Perfect reading for children aged 8+</p>

<p>The text and illustrations have been reviewed by a qualified medical doctor.</p>

<p>Contents</p>

<p>Don't panic!</p>

<p>All change</p>

<p>Growing up. And up. And up.</p>

<p>You sound different</p>

<p>Hormones behind it all</p>

<p>A Spot of Bother</p>

<p>Hair everywhere</p>

<p>Time for a shave?</p>

<p>Keeping clean</p>

<p>Looking after your body</p>

<p>Catch some Z's</p>

<p>Down there</p>

<p>First crushes</p>

<p>Feeling moody?</p>

<p>When it all gets too much</p>

<p>Talk it out</p>

<p>Time to man up?</p>

<p>Your own pace, your own destination</p>

<p>The end of puberty</p>

<p>Puberty timeline</p>

<p>Frequently asked questions</p>

<p>Glossary</p>

<p>Index</p>

<p>Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before, in pitch-perfect graphic novel form</p>

<p>Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!</p>

<p>Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, and brought to life through the visual talents of illustrators Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth's desperation becomes more and more deadly. Inclusion is at the heart of this series, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to see themselves in iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels.</p>

<p>Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:</p>

<p>- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly</p>

<p>- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each well-known story</p>

<p>- heaps of extra material at the back to keep the learning and fun going, including an exploration of themes in the play, the language, Shakespeare's inspirations, the publication and performance of the play in history, a time line of Shakespeare's life and works, and much more!</p>

<p>The graphic novel plays available in the series include:</p>

<p>Macbeth</p>

<p>The Tempest</p>

<p>Hamlet</p>

<p>Romeo and Juliet</p>

<p>A Midsummer Night's Dream</p>

<p>Much Ado About Nothing</p>

<p>We Go Eco - The Planet We Share</p>

<p>Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain its future.</p>

<p>In The Planet We Share, we learn about the multitude and diveristy of life on Earth, types of habitat land the loss of habitat, conservation and rewilding.</p>

<p>The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.</p>

<p>Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.</p>

<p>Titles in the series:</p>

<p>The Journeys We Make</p>

<p>The Planet We Share</p>

<p>The Climate We Change</p>

<p>The Energy We Use</p>

<p>The Crops We Grow</p>

<p>The Food We Eat</p>

<p>The Cities We Live In</p>

<p>The Homes We Build</p>

<p>The Animals We Save</p>

<p>The Things We Recycle</p>

<p>Agent of P.A.W.S. (EDGE: Bandit Graphics)</p>

<p>Jenny teams up with Detective Dog, Agent of P.A.W.S. (Police Animal Wagging Support) to battle the dastardly plans of villainous El Doggo. El Doggo is determined to become the leader of a new world order, one where dogs hold the leads ...</p>

<p>This title is part of the EDGE: Bandit Graphics series: individual, high-quality, safe, 32-page graphic novels written by&nbsp;New York Times bestselling author&nbsp;Tony Lee, suitable for readers aged 7+.</p>

<p>Don't Panic, It's Puberty! - A Guide For Girls</p>

<p>A funny, body-positive look at puberty for girls</p>

<p>Girls today are learning about and going through puberty at a younger age than ever before. Don't Panic, It's Puberty! offers a positive, reassuring look at the main changes that they will go through during puberty both physically and emotionally - from hair sprouting in unexpected places to spots, growth spurts, tiredness and mood swings.</p>

<p>The funny, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tone light but are anatomically accurate and show a range of real body types, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance. Perfect reading for children aged 8+.</p>

<p>The text and illustrations have been reviewed by a qualified medical doctor.</p>

<p>Contents:</p>

<p>Don't panic!</p>

<p>All about your body - on the outside</p>

<p>All about your body - on the inside</p>

<p>Hello hormones!</p>

<p>I'm growing</p>

<p>I'm growing BOOBS!</p>

<p>Periods - WHY?</p>

<p>Periods - sorted!</p>

<p>The skin you're in</p>

<p>What's that hair doing there?</p>

<p>Eating and exercise</p>

<p>Zzzzzzzzzz.....</p>

<p>Puberty for your brain</p>

<p>In a mood!</p>

<p>Feeling OK - or not OK?</p>

<p>Strange new feelings</p>

<p>Friends and fitting in</p>

<p>Say no to sexism!</p>

<p>When does it end?</p>

<p>Puberty timeline</p>

<p>Frequently asked questions</p>

<p>Glossary/further reading</p>

<p>Index</p>

<p>The Toxic Cookie Monster (EDGE: Kid Force 3)</p>

<p>Kid Force 3 are Jayden, Layla and Caleb. They aren't regular kids, they're super kids - each with an amazing superhero power.</p>

<p>In Toxic Cookie Monster a bad bag of cookies turns a teacher into a monster, and Kid Force 3 have to save the town from her chocolate chip craving.</p>

<p>This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to encourage children's reading development. This series is suitable for guided reading with children aged 5+, and contains accessible storylines in a familiar setting with science fiction themes. It can also be used with older, independent readers who have low reading confidence or who are struggling to enjoy books.</p>

<p>My Little Brother’s a Zombie (EDGE: Bandit Graphics)</p>

<p>Lewis Marsden's younger brother loves zombies. Zombie books, zombie comics, zombie movies, zombie everything. But when his brother turns into a zombie, Lewis is determined to help him become un-undead - and to avoid being bitten ...</p>

<p>This title is part of the EDGE: Bandit Graphics series: individual, high-quality, safe, 32-page graphic novels written by&nbsp;New York Times bestselling author&nbsp;Tony Lee, suitable for readers aged 7+.</p>

<p>Fran Makes The Team: Independent Reading 16 (Reading Champion)</p>

<p>Fran loves football and has great goal-scoring ability, but how can she get noticed by the school football coach and convince the boys to accept her on the team?</p>

<p>This first colour chapter book is a perfectly levelled, accessible text for Key stage 2 readers aged 10-11.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.</p>

<p>Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and activities to provoke deeper response and encourage writing. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.</p>

<p>The Key Stage 2 Reading Champion Books are suggested for use as follows:

Independent Reading 11: start of Year 3 or age 7+

Independent Reading 12: end of Year 3 or age 7+

Independent Reading 13: start of Year 4 or age 8+

Independent Reading 14: end of Year 4 or age 8+

Independent Reading 15: start of Year 5 or age 9+

Independent Reading 16: end of Year 5 or age 9+

Independent Reading 17: start of Year 6 or age 10+

Independent Reading 18: end of Year 6 or age 10+</p>

<p>Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet</p>

<p>Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet like you've never seen it - or read it - before!</p>

<p>Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. The epic, tragic love story reads like your favourite film on the page - as Death stubbornly hovers over the heads of our star-crossed lovers.</p>

<p>Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels.</p>

<p>Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:</p>

<p>- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly</p>

<p>- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each story</p>

<p>- heaps of extra material at the back to keep the learning and fun going, including an exploration of themes in the play, the language, Shakespeare's inspirations, the publication and performance of the play in history, a timeline of Shakespeare's life and works, and much more!</p>

<p>Plays available in the series include:</p>

<p>Macbeth</p>

<p>The Tempest</p>

<p>Hamlet</p>

<p>Romeo and Juliet</p>

<p>A Midsummer Night's Dream</p>

<p>Much Ado About Nothing</p>