Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes – The Bell Bookshop

Izzy the inventor and the curse of doom

Emma — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and Rainbow Magic.

Izzy the Inventor is back in Fairytale Land and this time she must rescue a prince from a wicked fairy’s curse. If she fails, he’ll vanish! With the help of Henry the unicorn, Izzy needs to work out how to make it snow in summer, create an exploding volcano and a contraption to help Henry fly. But can Izzy’s science skills stand up to an enormous dragon?

Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.
Read on with:
Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Dragon
Izzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling Gnome (coming soon)

Izzy the inventor and the unexpected unicorn

Emma — Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Meet Izzy the Inventor in the first of a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and Rainbow Magic.

Izzy the Inventor LOVES science and does NOT believe in magic. That is until the day her Fairy Godmother appears and sends her to Fairytale Land to rescue Prince Charming from the Mountain of Doom, with an enthusiastic unicorn as her guide. To succeed, Izzy must use her science skills to outwit trolls, goblins and a bottomless lake of despair. But her quest will also teach her about the power of friendship and that we all need a little magic in our lives…

Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.
Coming soon:
Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of Doom
Izzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling Gnome

Peter and Jane

Emma — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Join Peter and Jane as they set out on a whole new world of adventures!

Key Words with Peter and Jane has been teaching generations of children how to read. In this Level 1 book – perfect for children who are just starting to read – your child will discover brand-new stories brought to life with bold illustration.

Discover the brand-new Key Words series:

– 36 classic stories, with three in each of Levels 1 to 12
– Over 300 high-frequency Key Words to practice reading ‘on sight’
– Designed for steady progression to support independent reading
– Comprehension questions and a downloadable writing activity for every book

As children work through the books in order from 1a to 12c, they will grow in reading ability and confidence, developing word-recognition and phonics skills to become fluent, independent readers.

Looking for more Level 1 titles for new readers?
Key Words With Peter And Jane: Level 1b
Key Words With Peter And Jane: Level 1c
Key Words With Peter And Jane: Level 2a

The Great Cake Race

Emma — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+)A funny story about a madcap race to the finish line… with cake! Written by Teresa Heapy, author of The Marvellous Moon Map. Seven-year-old Jamila sees a notice for a Great Cake Race in her local park and despite having never baked before she is eager to enter. But Jasper Dedicoat – the self-proclaimed best baker in town – has also entered and will do anything to win. Who will win the race, and what will they learn along the way? This zany story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Erica Salcedo, illustrator of the Kid Normal series.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.‘Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ? Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.’ Books for Keeps

The Pancake Champ

Emma — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A hilarious story, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. By Joanna Nadin, author of the World Book Day book The Worst Class in the World in Danger. Manjit is going to his new friend Leon’s house for tea. There’s lots to be worried about? What if they have a scary dog? What if Leon’s dad is a dragon? But worst of all, what if they’re having pancakes for tea! This relatable comedy about new friendships from prolific children’s writer Joanna Nadin is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features lively colour illustrations by Ana Gómez, and a storyline that encourages picky eaters to try new foods. Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. With gorgeous colour illustrations and inside cover notes to help children get the most out of stories, this series is ideal for home and school. Guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) are available at bloomsburyguidedreading.com. ‘Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.‘ (Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher) Turquoise Book Band. Ideal for ages 6+.

The Monster Who Was Scared of Soap

Emma — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A laugh-out-loud, zany tale about monsters, friendship and bath times, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school.Gerald the monster HATES baths. Being all washed and clean? Yuck! So Gerald’s mum hires Maggie, a professional monster washer, to help. Can Gerald learn to have fun at bath time? This hilarious story from Amy Sparkes is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Jack Viant and lovable characters that children will easily relate to.Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson and Sarah Crossan. With gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents and fun activity ideas to help children get the most out of stories, this series is ideal for home and school. Guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) are available at bloomsburyguidedreading.com.’Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.‘ (Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher)Gold Book Band. Ideal for ages 6+.

The Invisible Whale

Emma — Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Join Crab and Snail in the surf zone, where they think deep thoughts and have unforgettable seaside adventures, in this graphic early reader series debut by New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and beloved illustrator Jared Chapman.

The never-ending rain is putting a damper on Crab and Snail’s plans for a sunny, funny day. So when the BBFs (Best Beach Friends) realize that it’s only raining on them, they put their heads together and consult one know-it-all gull (he really does know it all!) to get to the bottom of it. By the time the rain clears, the duo will have made a new friend and learned something new and wonderful about friendship!

Crab and Snail are everyone’s next favorite characters in the graphic early reader space. Fans of Narwhal & Jelly; Pea, Bee, & Jay; and Arlo & Pips will love these quirky characters and clever stories.

“A character-based volume that reads like a cross between SpongeBob SquarePants and The Muppet Show.”-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Big Book of Knock-Knock Jokes

Emma — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Rob Elliott’s #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series will have you laughing in no time with this hilarious collection of hundreds of never-before-collected knock-knock jokes!

Knock. Knock.

Who’s there?

Annie.

Annie who?

Annie friend of yours is a friend of mine!

With The Big Book of Knock-Knock Jokes, you’ll have the perfect jokes to keep the whole family in stitches, and be on the road to becoming everyone’s favorite comedian.

Rob Elliott’s bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series has sold more than 5 million copies!

The Secret Explorers and the Ice Age Adventure

Emma — Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Travel back to prehistoric times with this ice-age themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.

Meet the Secret Explorers – a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, Tamiko the dinosaur expert and Ollie the rainforest nut travel back in time to the ice age to help reunite a baby mammoth with the rest of its herd.

This epic adventure is packed with:

-Fun facts and illustrations about exciting prehistoric animals
-Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about woolly mammoths
-Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions

With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Ice Age Adventure book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things nature. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about extinct animals and the Earth’s climate, to give them an exciting introduction to the prehistoric world.

At the end of this fictional book, you’ll find “Tamiko’s Mission Notes” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!

Never miss a mission!

A total of nine different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts. Embark on another space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist.

Whatever your preferred topic, there’s a mission waiting for you!