Red Robin Books Catalogue

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Red Robin Books is proud to present its latest catalogue packed full of exciting storybooks and resources for children and adults of all ages!

Our storybooks are all written by Neil Griffiths, and feature strong storylines, memorable characters, enchanting language and arresting illustrations by fabulous artists from all over the world.

Neil Griffiths Our new storybooks include the adventures of two ‘tall talking’ pelicans in The Pelican who couldn’t, chaos in the sports world in Animal Antics, a disgruntled chicken in Esme’s Egg and a tale of generosity and giving in The Best Present Ever! We have introduced audio CDs to a selection of our books, which not only feature the story with amazing sound effects, but also contain an author’s section, quiz time and fun activities. We have a new range of soft toy characters based on our most popular stories and a set of Play and Perform boxes to encourage interaction and learning through a love of reading. There are new Story Craft packs, which are a brilliant way to get creative and help the environment, as all the materials in the packs are made up of recycled material. You can make great savings with our author book packs and we continue to offer sets of our The fun has just begun! free downloadable resources for parents and children via our website at www.redrobinbooks.com. We have indicated when sets are available. More comprehensive sets are available on CD-ROMs, for teachers and librarians. There are four CD-ROMs to choose from and each contains five titles.

If you are a teacher or practitioner, to assist you in your choice of storybook, we have listed issues or topic areas that a particular story covers. Have fun!

All prices quoted in this catalogue are correct at the time of going to press, but may be subject to change. All prices are in pounds sterling. All titles are available at the time of going to press, however some titles may temporarily go out of print for a period of time. All new titles should be available after the date advertised. All our books and products conform to European safety standards and bear a CE mark where appropriate.

Contact information Red Robin Books Unit 6 • Star West • Westmead Drive Swindon SN5 7SW • UK Telephone/Fax: +44 (0)1793 421168 Website: www.redrobinbooks.com For general enquiries: contact us at the address above or email: enquiries@redrobinbooks.com

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Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Peggy Collins

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A tale of two ‘tall talking' pelicans who attempt to outdo each other. After much thrashing and splashing and pinching and snapping, one overdoes it, with feather-flying consequences!

A ‘no, you can't, yes, I can’ story, that may leave you lost for words, but will have you wriggling and slithering with excitement!

Includes amazing pop-ups!

Extent: 36 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-04-3 Includes: 2 fabulous pop-up pelicans Issues/Topic areas: Boasting

Animal Antics Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Janette Louden

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When the World Sports Week committee can find no reason in the rules not to allow the Animal Kingdom to compete in the competition, chaos ensues! Join in the mayhem and hang out with baboons, wrestle with bears, sail with skate, sprint with cheetahs and swim with sharks in this amazing story of animal antics!

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The Pelican who couldn’t

Extent: 36 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-96-1 Issues/Topic areas: Sport Also available: Animal Antics, More than a book, Lesson plans

Price: £6.99 Format: (CD-ROM) ISBN: 978-1-908702-07-4

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Esme’s Egg Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Christine Grove

Farmer Ferguson’s refusal to leave Esme’s eggs alone, wherever she tries to hide them, leads her to lay down the law on egg collection once and for all. This decision leads to one of the most eggciting adventures of her life with a crackingly good conclusion!

An eggtraordinary, eggcitable tale of determination and desire to hang onto an egg that takes you on a journey from the farm to the supermarket.

Includes a fun facts section on eggs and chickens!

Extent: 36 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-97-8 Issues/Topic areas: Determination, problem solving

The Best Present Ever!

Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Melanie Siegel

When the king receives the wonderful news that a baby is to be born, he sets himself the challenge of giving his queen in return the best present ever! Little does he know, however, that a poor young fisherman will be the one to provide him with the perfect gift.

A story that surprisingly wraps the reader up in a tale of generosity and giving.

Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-06-7 Issues/Topic areas: Generosity, giving

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Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Peggy Collins

Short-listed for the 2011

Dundee Picture Book Award

The water bucket is empty! So, follow in the footsteps of forgetful Fatou, as she fetches a fresh supply for a family feast. But will she return from her journey through the village with just water, or with much more than she expected?

A charming tale of the joys of both giving and receiving, which includes a fun facts section about the culture and traditions of The Gambia, where the story is set.

Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-16-9 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-6 NEW Soft toy doll and accessories: £30.00 NEW (see page 21)

Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Multi-cultural

Sneezy Bear Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Janette Louden

Available with Audio CD Available with Audio CD

You may well be ‘blown away’ by this charming story of a hungry bear with a bout of uncontrollable sneezing. Will Bear be able to overcome his irritation or will it aid him in his quest for food? Be prepared for an earthshattering tale with an explosive ending!

A cute and cuddly story for all bear lovers.

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Fatou, fetch the water

Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-26-8 PB + CD: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-905434-89-3 NEW Soft toy bear: £20.00 NEW (see page 21)

Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Bears, mini-beasts

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Sock it!

Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Janette Louden

Some people think that socks are boring, Things you put on each and every morning.

We feel socks should be given a chance, Deserving more than a casual glance.

So why not take a look at our socks?

But please be prepared for some awful shocks!

A simple rhyming storyline that will make you stamp your feet, wiggle your toes and see socks as you’ve never seen them before!

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-82-4 Includes: Surprise hole on last page Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Pattern, shape, counting

picture book “Engaging packed full of humour. ” Armadillo Magazine

Hats off!

Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Includes Pop-up Janette Louden

I wonder if you ever thought, just how many hats you may have bought? Perhaps you feel hats look silly, only to be worn when it's chilly! This book shows hats of every kind, and we feel sure it will help change your mind!

A simple rhyming storyline that will take you on a journey into the hilarious world of hats for every occasion!

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-83-1 Includes: Pop-up on last page Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Fashion

really fun book that is likely to “Aappeal to children of all ages. ” The Bookbag

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Last page surprise!

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Illustrated by

Includes CD-ROM

Judith Blake

Albert, the baby elephant, chooses not to listen to his mum and dad’s warnings and finds himself in a bit of a twist. (Well, his trunk, to be precise!)

When the other elephants laugh at him, he lets out a blast that will change life in the jungle forever. A terrific tale, that curls its way to a triumphant ending!

An accompanying CD-ROM includes audio of the story and music tracks in MP3 format, as well as music and dance activities, and fun activities to do at home or in the classroom as PDFs. Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-25-1 Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem, bullying, music

Don’t invite dinosaurs to dinner Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Peggy Collins

Amazing fold-outs

Dinosaurs are dreadful at dinner, and at football they've never won, they cause chaos at ballet lessons, but at playtime are massive fun!

A riotous romp of Jurassic proportions, that leads to a cutely calm and cuddly conclusion.

Includes spectacular fold-outs!

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Albert’s tuneful trunk!

Extent: 32 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-03-9 Includes: 8 spectacular fold-outs Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Dinosaurs

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Tallula’s Atishoo!

Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Peggy Collins

Tallula was doing what she liked to do most of all – wallowing in mud! She loved the stuff.

The stickier the better. But she soon discovers that you can have too much of a good thing, when she overstays her welcome in the muddy depths! Who will come to her rescue, in this marvellously mucky adventure?

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-12-1 MP3 audio download available: £2.99 Soft toy set of animals: £35.00 NEW (see page 21)

PB + Craft pack: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-908702-08-1 NEW Issues/Topic areas: Team work

Did you see them too?

Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Janette Louden

He thought he saw an elephant, sitting on the stair. But when he looked again, it simply wasn’t there. Was he going crazy, or living in a zoo? Is it only him, or did you see it too?

A set of fabulous finger puppets are also available, to help bring this rhyming story alive!

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-05-3 HB: £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-04-6 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-85-5 Finger puppets: £20. 00 (see page 21) Free resources available Available in Welsh: Pa rai welsoch chi?

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-24-4 Available in French: Je vois des bêtes partout!

PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-22-0 Issues/Topic areas: Curiosity

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Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Available with Audio CD

Judith Blake

Bear had an itch … and it was no ordinary itch!

Soon he was itching all over. In search of somewhere for a jolly good scratch, several surprises awaited him!

A scratchingly good story that will tickle the imagination of children and adults alike!

Extent: 28 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-11-4 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-28-2 Soft toy bear: £15.00 NEW (see page 21) PB + Craft pack: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-908702-08-1 NEW Free resources available Available in Welsh: Arth Goslyd PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-23-7 Available in French: L’Ours qui se grattait PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-21-3 Issues/Topic areas: Curiosity, physical development

Florence was no ordinary Fairy Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Doug Nash

Available with Audio CD

Florence was a fairy who hated doing anything fairylike. She wouldn't leave 50 pence under pillows if you lost a tooth, was allergic to fairy dust and positively refused to sit on top of a Christmas tree! But she did have one weakness fairy cakes; she adored them! And that was her downfall in more ways than one. Read how this fairy with attitude overcomes her fears and gains new-found confidence!

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Itchy Bear

Extent: 28 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-03-9 HB: £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-02-2 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-95-4 NEW PB + Craft pack: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-908702-01-2 NEW Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem, health

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Mrs Rainbow Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Judith Blake

Mrs Rainbow lived a happy and colourful life in her brightly-painted cottage, until the Council decided that things had to change!

However, they hadn’t bargained on the local villagers, who decided to take matters into their own hands. Then things really did start to get colourful! A great story that proves that happiness really can be found at the end of a rainbow!

Extent: 36 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-7-7 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-93-0 NEW Play and Perform box: £15.00 (see page 20) Free resources available Available in French: Madame Arc-en-Ciel PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-30-5 Issues/Topic areas: Colours, community spirit

There’s a spider in the Bath!

Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Peggy Collins

When bathtime beckons, Stanley always has an excuse to try and get out of it. But tonight he doesn't need to ‘spin’ an excuse!

A super suspense story that ‘weaves’ its way to a spidacular conclusion!

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-15-2 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-05-0 NEW Includes: Giant pop-up spider Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Mini-beasts, size, exaggeration

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Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Judith Blake

Available with Audio CD

As the little black caterpillar explored the garden, it longed to have the beauty and talents of the other mini-beasts it met, but then …

This book buzzes, dances, hops, flutters and spins its way to a beautiful ending.

Extent: 32 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-01-5 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-99-2 NEW Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem, mini-beasts

text and plenty “Child-friendly to talk about make this a book to read over and over. ” Parents in Touch

Messy Martin Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Doug Nash

Available with Audio CD

Here is Messy Martin. He’s feeling rather sad. He can’t help spilling food and it makes him oh so mad. All seemed doom and gloom until his Super Gran said, “Don’t you worry, Martin. I’ve got a master plan!”

Find out how this master plan saves the day for Martin.

A ‘must read’ rhyming story for all mouthmissing messy eaters!

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If Only …

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-4-6 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-86-2 Soft toy doll: £8.50 NEW (see page 21) Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Art

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Grandma and Grandpa’s Garden Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Gabriella Buckingham

Grandma and Grandpa loved being together in their beautiful garden. They loved it too when their granddaughter Lucy visited and they taught her many gardening skills. Sadly, these long, happy days were not to last, but memories of them would live on. A gentle story that will bring a tear to your eye and touch all those who have lost a loved one.

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-09-1 HB: £10.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-08-4 Issues/Topic areas: Bereavement

lovely comforting book …

“Askillfully explores the grieving process and how pain can give way to happy memories.

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Ringo the Flamingo Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Judith Blake

Ringo was not like other flamingoes, as his legs just didn’t work. Even though he could not do many of the things other flamingoes could, he was still able to make a valuable contribution to the flock. Find out how his bravery was rewarded in this sensitively-told story, that proves talents are even hidden beneath the fluffy feathers of a flamingo!

Extent: 32 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-06-0 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-02-9 NEW Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Disability/Special needs, self-esteem, bullying

our preconceptions “Challenges about disability. ” Parents in Touch

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Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Janette Louden

When Prickle challenges Antlery to a race home, little did they know it would end in a way neither had expected!

A ‘racy’ read from start to finish!

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-17-6 Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Competition

Who’d be a fly?

Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Includes Pop-up

Doug Nash

This is the story of Venus, a very hungry fly catcher. She was always hungry, very hungry, and was looking for something to eat … … but who will make a delicious meal and appeal to her palate?

What child isn’t fascinated by the thought of a flesh-eating plant? This story serves them up a perfect treat, but prepare them for the eye-popping surprise. A hit with everyone, unless you’re a fly!

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-5-3 Includes: Pop-out Venus with mirror board Play and Perform box: £15.00 (see page 20) MP3 audio download available: £2.99 Issues/Topic areas: Mini-beasts

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The Journey Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Judith Blake

On a windy autumn day, A boat broke free and sailed away … … has it gone for evermore, and what adventures are in store?

This rhyming story takes you on a magical journey with the little red boat that the boy once lost!

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-6-0 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-98-5 NEW Play and Perform box: £15.00 (see page 20) Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: The water cycle, rivers, geography

introduction “Atolovely the world of rivers. ” Parents in Touch

Shaun the shy shark Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Peggy Collins

It’s a well-known fact that sharks should be terrifying as they patrol the murky seas.

Shaun, however, was so shy that the sight of a jellyfish made him wobble, and even a shrimp was known to scare him. But it was his secret wish that eventually sent Shaun to a new world in a shipwreck at the bottom of the seabed.

A dazzling tale from the depths of ‘following a dream’ and ‘being different’.

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-20-6 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-91-6 NEW Soft toy set: £45.00 NEW (see page 21) Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem, bullying

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Illustrated by

Doug Nash

Available with Audio CD

Baby roo’s mum’s pouch was the most comfy and cosy in the world. It was so comfy that he decided to tell all his friends … … and that’s when the trouble began!

Hop to it and curl up cosily in this heartwarming bedtime story.

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-8-4 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-87-9 Soft toy set: £30.00 NEW (see page 21) Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Australian animals

The Scarecrow Who Didn’t Scare Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Vicki Leigh

Farmer Wallace had been very busy making this year’s scarecrow and was sure it would do a good job!

But, as spring and summer arrived, the woodland creatures took no notice of the scarecrow and weren’t frightened at all as they nibbled at the green shoots and ripening corn.

What would the farmer do when he returned to view his harvest?

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-29-9 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-92-3 NEW Soft toy doll: £30.00 NEW (see page 21) Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Self-esteem, the seasons

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No room for a baby roo!

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Ten Sleepy Sloths Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Judith Blake

You’ll be able to sing along to the tune of Ten Green Bottles and find crazy creatures to calculate in this amazing adventure into animal arithmetic. Parrots, penguins, polar bears and pandas are amongst the animals in this wildlife winner!

Extent: 24 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-13-8 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-90-9 NEW Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Counting and calculating, animals

full of all sorts of “Packed animals, all wonderfully illustrated … the pictures are huge fun!

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Winnie Wagtail Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Eileen Browne

When Winnie’s tail won’t wag, her mum tells her to stop trying so hard. But Winnie doesn’t want to wait and wanders off to watch how the other animals move their tails.

This wonderfully waggy tale shows how Mum always knows best.

Extent: 28 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-00-8 HB: £10.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-9-1 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-88-6 Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Farm animals

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Illustrated by

Gabriella Buckingham

Available with Audio CD

Sam was hoping for a kite for Christmas, so he can’t believe his luck when he opens a stray sack that has landed in his garden to find the perfect box kite. But the sack is not meant for him!

An intriguing, seasonal story about right and wrong and the true spirit of Christmas.

Extent: 28 pages • Size: 230 x 255 mm PB: £5.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-14-5 PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-908702-00-5 NEW PB + Craft kit: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-908702-00-5 NEW Free resources available Issues/Topic areas: Christmas, honesty

Walter’s Windy Washing Line Neil Griffiths

Illustrated by

Judith Blake

Big book available

This is a fabulous story, with endless opportunities for exploring number and the broader mathematics curriculum at Foundation and Key Stages One and Two. The story follows Walter’s mathematical journey as he tries to undo the trouble caused by an unexpected gust of wind, whilst hanging out the washing. This is the kind of trouble that spoils his plan to watch Saturday morning television!

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Sam’s Sack from Santa

PB: £6.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-0-8 Extent: 24 pages • Size: 300 x 300 mm Big Book: £9.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-1-5 Extent: 24 pages • Size: 420 x 420 mm Resource Guide available: £12.99 (see page 26) Issues/Topic areas: Maths

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Little Moon

Includes audio CD

Stuart and Nicola Clark. Based on an original idea by Neil Griffiths Illustrated by Janette Louden Little Moon was born deep in space where it was cold and lonely. Join him on his amazing journey through our universe as he meets planets, black holes and stars in search of a warm, cosy place he can call home! This adventure through space will introduce young children to the wonders of our solar system. Using original photos of space, courtesy of ESA and NASA, and humourous illustrations by Janette Louden, our stars and planets are brought to life!

Published by Storysack, distributed by Red Robin Books.

Extent: 28 pages • Size: 255 x 230 mm PB + CD: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-904949-03-9 Issues/Topic areas: Space

Neil Griffiths author book packs

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We have put together two fantastic Neil Griffiths author book packs. Each set contains ten of Neil's most popular picture books covering all sorts of subject areas from mini-beasts and farm animals to the seasons and disability. Pack 1 is aimed at the 3 to 5 age group and Pack 2 is aimed

at the 5 to 7 age group, but, please only use that as a guide. Each set is available at £45, a saving on individual prices of over 25%. At such great value, they're sure to make a welcome addition to any school classroom and are the perfect starting point to base an author week around!

Pack 1 contains: Albert's tuneful trunk!

Did you see them too?

Itchy Bear No room for a baby roo!

Sam's Sack from Santa Sneezy Bear Sock it!

Ten Sleepy Sloths Where have you two been?

Winnie Wagtail

Pack 2 contains: Fatou, fetch the water Florence was no ordinary fairy If Only...

The Journey Messy Martin Mrs Rainbow Ringo the flamingo The Scarecrow Who Didn't Scare Shaun the shy shark There's a spider in the Bath!

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Price per pack: £45.00

A large number of our picture books are now available with an audio CD. All feature the story, with amazing sound effects, read by the author Neil Griffiths. But some have bonus tracks which include an author section where Neil describes how the idea for the book came about and what inspired him to write the story. There is

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also quiz time and fun interactive activities. The list below shows how many tracks are available on each CD. If you already have the book and just want the audio, they are all available as MP3s and can be downloaded via our website.

ALL PICTURE BOOKS WITH AUDIO CD: £7.99 ALL MP3 DOWNLOADS: £2.99

Available as book and CD or MP3 download Did you see them too? (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-905434-85-5 Fatou, fetch the water (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-908702-03-6 Florence was no ordinary fairy (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-95-4 If Only … (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-99-2 Itchy Bear (2 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-28-2 The Journey (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-98-5 Little Moon (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-904949-03-9 Messy Martin (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-905434-86-2 Mrs Rainbow (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-93-0 No room for a baby roo! (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-905434-87-9 Ringo the Flamingo (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-908702-02-9 Sam's sack from Santa (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-94-7 The Scarecrow who didn't scare (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-92-3 Shaun the shy shark (6 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-91-6 Sneezy Bear (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-89-3 Ten sleepy sloths (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-905434-90-9 There's a spider in the Bath! (5 tracks) ISBN: 978-1-908702-05-0 Winnie Wagtail (1 track) ISBN: 978-1-905434-88-6

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Picture books with audio CDs

Available as MP3 download only Albert's tuneful trunk (5 tracks) Tallula's Atishoo! (1 track) Walter’s Windy Washing Line (1 track) Who'd be a fly? (1 track) Je vois des bêtes partout! (1 track) L’Ours qui se grattait (1 track) Madame Arc-en-Ciel (1 track) Red Robin Books, Where story matters!

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Play and Perform boxes

The Journey

ISBN: 978-1-904949-01-5

Mrs Rainbow

ISBN: 978-1-904949-02-2

Who’d be a fly?

ISBN: 978-1-904949-00-8

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A stunning new concept in three-dimensional • counters and dice to play the game on the back of the box storytelling that allows children to bring Each box features: stories to life, encourage interactive learning and help foster a love of reading. • on the outside: facts to learn and activities to try and a great game This highly portable product can be played to play with at any time and taken anywhere.

• on the inside: super staging and Each box contains: scenery • a quality picture book Choose from three of our favourite titles!

• an audio CD of the story Size: 280 mm (length) x 280 mm (height) x 180 mm (depth) Box price: £15.00 • all the toys needed to play and perform the story

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Bring a story to life, or enjoy creating your own, with these beautiful soft toys.

Based on the main characters from some of our most popular stories, we have introduced a selection of high quality and superbly detailed plush toys that are a must-have for every home and classroom!

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8 plush finger puppets

Price: £20.00

Sneezy Bear Plush bear 45 cm (H)

Price: £20.00

No room for a baby roo!

Plush mum kangaroo 50 cm (H) and 6 baby animals

Price: £30.00

Itchy Bear Plush bear 45 cm (H)

Price: £15.00 Tallula’s Atishoo!

10 plush toys and mud pond Giraffe 30 cm (H)

Messy Martin Plush doll 30 cm (H)

Price: £35.00

Price: £8.50

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Soft toy characters

The Scarecrow Who Didn’t Scare Plush doll 60 cm (H), 2 rabbits, 4 mice, 4 birds

Price: £30.00

Fatou, fetch the water Plush doll 30 cm (H), well and accessories

Price: £30.00

Shaun the shy shark. 8 plush toys, sharks 40 cm (L) Price: £45.00

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Sandscapes: play and learn scenery An award-winning play and learn scenery collection, ideal for all sand trays. Each set contains three highly-durable plastic scenescapes and twelve activity cards. Each card promotes key learning opportunities across the whole Foundation Curriculum. Use them with whole classes, small groups, on table tops, inside or out.

Sandscapes Green: High Street, Building Site, Garden Sandscapes Blue: Farmyard, Zoo, Seaside Sandscapes Orange: Airport, Garage, Harbour Contents per set: 3 scapes and 12 activity cards in a plastic wallet

Scape size: 220 x 980 mm

Price per set: £11.99

The Fun has just begun! resource sets These resources for teachers and library staff will guarantee your storytimes are fun from start to finish! Designed to support storytelling at its best, we offer ideas on ways to introduce the story and how to involve the children in it. We provide suggestions on how to exploit the story, helping you assess the children’s understanding of the storyline, and how to

read the story aloud to ensure the children are fully engaged. But storytime shouldn’t just end with the story and with this in mind, we have provided a set of role play and curriculum starting points and highly enjoyable craft and game activities to ensure the fun really has just begun!

There are four CD-ROM sets to choose from, each featuring five titles.

Fun resource set 1 contains: Albert's tuneful trunk!

Did you see them too?

Itchy Bear No room for a baby roo!

Where have you two been?

Fun resource set 3 contains: If Only …

The Journey Messy Martin Mrs Rainbow Shaun the shy shark

Fun resource set 2 contains: Sam's Sack from Santa Sneezy Bear Sock it!

Ten Sleepy Sloths Winnie Wagtail

Fun resource set 4 contains: Fatou, fetch the water Florence was no ordinary Fairy Ringo the Flamingo The Scarecrow Who Didn't Scare There's a spider in the Bath!

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A set of invaluable materials to support busy practitioners seeking to create rich play environments. These wonderful packs provide all the ideas and resources needed to create fabulous role play areas. Filled with planning guides, starting points, language activities, cross-curricular opportunities, dozens of photocopiable props, a CD-ROM for easy duplication and a CD of simple singalong songs, these award-winning packs both encourage children’s creativity and provide instant resources for play. A must for all those working with young children. There are eight packs to choose from!

Air Travel ISBN:

978-1-903634-53-0

Café ISBN:

978-1-903634-50-9

Garden Centre ISBN:

978-1-903634-52-3

Pet Shop ISBN:

978-1-903634-51-6

Play at Home ISBN:

978-1-903634-58-5

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Inspirational Role Play packs

The Post Office ISBN:

978-1-903634-57-8

Recycling Centre ISBN:

978-1-903634-54-7

The Three Bears ISBN: Price:

978-1-903634-56-1 £24.00

Extent: c80 pages + CD-ROM & Music CD Format: Size:

Loose sheets in plastic wallet

210 x 297 mm

“I want a pack for every member of my staff!”

Headteacher, Wales

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The Outdoor Classroom A place to learn Hilary Harriman This book is a wonderful source of inspiration for using the outdoor environment to develop learning across the whole curriculum.

It provides: • creative ideas and starting points for outdoor learning • brilliant colour photographs • detailed practical advice on how to initiate, create, develop and use outdoor learning opportunities • excellent resource lists • links with indoor play Hilary Harriman has taught in the Primary sector for 26 years, specialising in education for 3- to 8-year-olds, and spending 9 years as the Headteacher of a rural Primary School.

In 1996, she became a Primary Education Officer, Inspector and Adviser for Wrexham LEA – subsequently taking on the role of Lead Officer for Early Education (3- to 7-year-olds).

Hilary is totally committed to helping children learn through discovery, exploration and investigation. She has created numerous training programmes and packages to support this aim, along with programmes that encourage the use of the outdoor learning environment.

Extent: 68 pages • Size: 280 x 210 mm PB: £14.00 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-07-7

“There is a clear emphasis on early

education through play, and where better to play than outside, and yes in the rain, mud and all that goes with it …”

Hywyn Williams, Chief Officer for Learning and Achievement, Wrexham

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Sand and Water Play A space to learn Anne Pratt This book is a wonderful source of inspiration for using a sand and water environment to develop learning across the whole curriculum.

It provides: • creative ideas and starting points for sand and water play • brilliant colour photographs • detailed practical advice on how to initiate, create, develop and use sand and water to support learning across the Early Years Curriculum • excellent resource lists • links with indoor and outdoor play Anne Pratt (B. Ed. Hons) taught in the Primary sector for 24 years, specialising in the education of 3- to 8-year olds. She had Headship experience in both a Nursery School and a Primary School. In 1988, she was appointed Early Years Adviser for the Wiltshire LEA and was responsible for developing and extending nursery provision throughout the county, supporting Early Years teachers and providing training for all those working with young children. Since her retirement in 1997, she has worked as an independent consultant, but derives most pleasure and satisfaction from helping her grandchildren learn through firsthand experience, investigation and fun!

Extent: 64 pages • Size: 280 x 210 mm PB: £14.00 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-19-0

“This book has brought me, the sand tray

and the children playing in it, back to life! ” Early Years Teacher, Gloucester

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Walter's Windy Washing Line Activity Resource Guide Helen Elis Jones This comprehensive Activity Resource Guide accompanies the picture book Walter's Windy Washing Line. The story follows Walter on a mathematical adventure through his local neighbourhood. This guide contains a huge variety of mathematical activities based on the story, from simple counting tasks to more complex problem-solving.

Designed for all ages, from Foundation Stage to Key Stage Two, it provides a wealth of starting points for mathematical exploration. Complete with a set of colourful ‘activity cards’ for use in the classroom, this book offers a fun year of maths in one story!

Helen Elis Jones trained in Bangor to become a Primary School teacher, she taught in a number of schools, teaching all ages within EY / KS1. Later, she was appointed as a Primary Mathematics Advisory teacher, thus visiting schools, offering advice and running courses for teacher, parents and children.

Helen is now a Primary maths lecturer at Bangor University, mainly involved with teaching Early Years / KS1 mathematics.

Over the years, she has been a member of the SCAA / QCA Maths KS1 Writing Group, contributing to and formulating the tasks and tests, a consultant for ACCAC / DELLS for both KS1 and KS2 maths tests and she has contributed to a variety of Scholastic publications.

Available with Audio CD

Group pack available

Extent: 92 pages + 10 activity cards • Size: 297 x 210 mm PB £12.99 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-2-2 Group pack contents: 5 standard-size Walter books, 1 Big Walter book, 1 Activity Resource Guide with cards

Price £50.00 • ISBN: 978-0-9545353-3-9

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Exploring the role of storytime and its impact on young children Neil Griffiths In this country, storytelling and reading are no longer the features of daily life they once were. This highly-informative book explores the important role of storytime and its huge impact on young children.

It offers practical advice on: • choosing stories • the art of storytelling • questioning techniques • involving children • storytime at school and at home No one who enjoys hearing and telling stories should be without it!

Extent: 44 pages • Size: 230 x 180 mm PB: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-10-7

Stories can be counted on!

Ideas for developing mathematics through story

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Are you sitting comfortably?

Then I’ll begin!

Neil Griffiths This book is brimming with ideas on how to use stories as a starting point for mathematical learning.

It provides: • practical advice • lesson plans • photocopiable patterns • useful booklists Maths lessons may never be the same again!

Extent: 72 pages • Size: 230 x 180 mm PB: £7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-905434-18-3

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