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| Lines upon the Skin (Pan Macmillan, 1995) For ages 14+  'Last night, we felt a great evil pass over the water. We fled and hid and the evil passed over onto the land and into the city. Do not go back there, friends.'In her birth city of Binet, Ashil, an apprentice cartographer, meets Chandra, a nomad mapdrawer. Together with the shy Lilith, they leave the city behind, seeking independence and adventure, as demand for their maps takes them far across Tirayi. As they travel, they are joined by the mysterious tracker Alexa and the beautiful dancer Carly. Bound by friendship and drawn by the novelty of unknown, the five move from job to job. Until in the stunning seaside city of Cynal, amid the merry calls of the merfolk and the strange attentions of their silent follower, they find romance and fun. But their adventures there also lead them into great danger, as evil closes in around them.  Bend, Stretch and Leap Illustrated by Meredith Thomas (Nelson Thomson Learning, 2001) For ages 6-8  Tommy likes to do lots of things. He likes to read, watch television and play basketball, and he likes to do ballet. But Tommy's friends make fun of him for doing ballet. However, a special visitor to the school soon teaches the children that ballet is for everyone.Bend, Stretch and Leap is also available on CD-ROM. It is one of ten books on the CD (see Order Books for more information). Rex Plays Fetch Illustrated by Pat Reynolds (Nelson Thomson Learning, 2001) For ages 6-8  Jacob takes his dog, Rex, to the park every day. Rex plays fetch better than any other dog Jacob knows. Then Rex cuts his paw and needs stitches. Will Rex ever be able to play fetch again?Lester Lizard's Super Siren (Magic Sounds series) Illustrated by Neil Capel (Hinkler Books, 2002) For ages 2-4  Follow the fun-filled adventures of Lester Lizard and his friends. Lester wants to be a police lizard. Now that he has a helmet with a loud siren, his friends find plenty of problems that need a police lizard's help. Read the words, then push the button to hear Lester Lizard's siren.Rosie Robin's Birthday Surprise (Magic Sounds series) Illustrated by Neil Capel (Hinkler Books, 2002) For ages 2-4  Follow the fun-filled adventures of Rosie Robin on her birthday. She asks each of her friends to sing with her, but they are all too busy. Too busy planning a birthday surprise for Rosie! Read the words, then push the button to hear Rosie Robin sing.Gavin Grasshopper's Costume (Magic Sounds series) Illustrated by Neil Capel (Hinkler Books, 2002) For ages 2-4  Follow the fun-filled adventures of Gavin Grasshopper and his friends as they attend a fancy-dress party. Gavin knows his friends won't recognise him in his costume, but somehow they always do! Could it be because Gavin chirps when he is excited? Read the words, then push the button to hear Gavin Grasshopper chirp.Fitzherbert Frog Loses His Voice (Magic Sounds series) Illustrated by Neil Capel (Hinkler Books, 2002) For ages 2-4  Follow the fun-filled adventures of Fitzherbert Frog and his friends as they search for his lost voice. Will Fitzherbert Frog get his voice back? Read the words, then push the button to hear where Fitzherbert Frog's lost voice is hiding.Clara Cat (Magic Sounds series 2) Illustrated by Neil Capel (Hinkler Books, 2005) For ages 2-4  It is a special day for Clara Cat. Something wonderful is about to happen. Before it does, can Clara find a safe, quiet place? Read the words, then push the button to hear Clara Cat meow.Dallas Dog (Magic Sounds series 2) Illustrated by Neil Capel (Hinkler Books, 2005) For ages 2-4  Follow the fun-filled adventures of Dallas Dog as he looks after two mischievous piglets. Dallas is used to his sheep doing exactly what he tells them, but will the piglets listen to him? Read the words, then push the button to hear Dallas Dog bark.Henry Horse (Magic Sounds series 2) Illustrated by Neil Capel (Hinkler Books, 2005) For ages 2-4  Follow the fun-filled adventures of Henry Horse and his friends as they get ready for a party. Everyone has something new to wear to the party except Henry. What will Henry wear? Read the words, then push the button to hear Henry Horse neigh.Penelope Pig (Magic Sounds series 2) Illustrated by Neil Capel (Hinkler Books, 2005) For ages 2-4  Follow the fun-filled adventures of Penelope Pig and her friends as they play a game of tag. Penelope loves games, but she is not very good at tag. Will Penelope find a game she is good at? Read the words, then push the button to hear Penelope Pig snort.Tess and Alex at the River (Oxford literacy series - a Tess and Alex book) Illustrated by Keira Poelsma (OUP, 2009) For ages 4-6  Best friends Tess and Alex live in a country town. What did Tess and Alex do to keep cool on a hot day?Friends (Oxford literacy series - a Tess and Alex book) Illustrated by Keira Poelsma (OUP, 2009) For ages 4-6  Best friends Tess and Alex were angry with each other. What did Tess and Alex do to get along?Bullies Are Not Welcome (Oxford literacy series - a Tess and Alex book) Illustrated by Keira Poelsma (OUP, 2009) For ages 5-7  Best friends Tess and Alex were playing basketball when Ben, a bully, came along. How did Tess and Alex deal with the bully?The Secret (Oxford literacy series - a Tess and Alex book) Illustrated by Keira Poelsma (OUP, 2009) For ages 5-7  Tess found out what Alex was getting for his birthday, but it was a surprise! Did Tess keep the secret?Alex's Bike (Oxford literacy series - a Tess and Alex book) Illustrated by Keira Poelsma (OUP, 2009) For ages 6-8  Alex got a bike for his birthday, but it was much bigger than his old bike. What happened the first time Alex rode his new bike?The New Girl (Oxford literacy series - a Tess and Alex book) Illustrated by Keira Poelsma (OUP, 2009) For ages 6-8  A new student, Kate, sat next to Tess when her best friend, Alex, was away. What happened when Kate wanted Tess to be her best friend?The Sleepover (Oxford literacy series - a Tess and Alex book) Illustrated by Keira Poelsma (OUP, 2009) For ages 7-9  Alex's friends had a sleepover at Alex's house. But when they were in their tents, they heard a scary noise. What made the noise?A Day to Remember (Oxford literacy series - a Tess and Alex book) Illustrated by Keira Poelsma (OUP, 2009) For ages 7-9  Tess and Alex were excited about spending the day with Tess's big cousin Sam. But the day didn't turn out how they expected! |