For children who are just beginning to learn to read, this book introduces simple words with easy letter sounds and amusing illustrations. Follows the UK government's reading strategy which uses synthetic phonics.

An essential vocabulary builder for young children, with around a thousand everyday words and pictures, arranged thematically. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in this large format board book, that is perfect for poring over together. With characterful and slightly nostalgic illustrations by Kate Hindley.

King Midas loves gold, so when a god offers him a gift, Midas knows just what to ask for. "I want to change everything I touch into gold." That works well for flowers and trees, and palace furniture too - but what happens when Midas picks up bread and fruit to eat? With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English.

Old man Harry arrives at a house and asks for food; but cautious Nell doesn't want to give food to a stranger. Harry tells her: "I can show you something wonderful. I can make soup from a stone!" A stone, a fire, a pot of hot water - how can they make such delicious soup? With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English.