Everybody’s heard of William Shakespeare. He’s famous for writing a few plays, having a bit of a way with words and creating characters like romantic Romeo and murderous Macbeth. But have you heard that William:

Did a seven-year vanishing act?

Nearly had his head chopped off by the Queen?

Nicked an entire theatre?

Now you can get the inside story with William’s secret diary, find out the news of the day in the Shakespearean Sun and prepare to be amazed as the curtain is raised on Shakespeare’s most dramatic acts.

Everything you could ever want to know about Shakespeare!

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Raymond Briggs’s classic story, The Snowman. This brand-new edition features a magical pop-up scene, and artwork from the much-loved animated film.

With a story inspired by Raymond Briggs’ classic picture book, this is a wintery gift edition sparkling with festive magic.

The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family!

Also available for 0-6yrs:
The Snowman – the classic wordless picture book by Raymond Briggs
The Snowman: Book of the Film – a picture book based on the classic film
The Snowman and the Snowdog – a picture book based on the classic film sequel

Also available for readers 7+:
A magical retelling of The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo

Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise the AQA A Poetry Anthology throughout the course.

This Study and Revise guide:

– Increases students’ knowledge of the AQA A Poetry Anthology as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners

– Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses

– Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text

– Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research

– Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights

– Improves students’ extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay

Please note: This book uses early modern English spelling, in accordance with the AQA Anthology.

Meet magical Mr Mistoffelees, sleepy Old Deuteronomy and curious Rum Tum Tugger. But you’ll be lucky to meet Macavity because Macavity’s not there!

In 1925 T.S. Eliot became co-director of Faber & Faber, who remain his publishers to this day. Throughout the 1930s he composed the now famous poems about Macavity, Old Deuteronomy, Mr Mistoffelees and many other cats, under the name of ‘Old Possum’. In 1981 Eliot’s poems were set to music by Andrew Lloyd Webber as Cats which went on to become the longest-running Broadway musical in history.

A paperback edition of this much-loved classic.

A sequel to the bestselling Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Bill Martin’s playful story combining animals, colours and sounds, is beautifully illustrated by Eric Carle. A simple rhymthic text introduces the reader to a menagerie of wild animals from a roaring lion to a fluting flamingo and a trumpeting elephant.

Until 1823, most children outside Holland and Germany didn’t even know who Santa was. That Christmas, a New York newspaper printed an anonymous poem entitled An Account of a Visit from St Nicholas. This was the first time American children had heard of Santa Claus. Wondering what might happen if they hung their stockings by the chimney, many children did, and were greeted by an array of treats. News of this incredible phenomenon spread quickly. Soon the poem was reprinted all over the world, and Santa Claus has been a very busy man ever since…