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There is some overlap here with my Going Solo section where books generally have fewer pictures. Have a look at Tooth Fairy in Trouble from that section, also Stowaway.

(Note to mums and dads. Join in the fun. Help with the flow! Supply a word if necessary. Don’t say, ‘Sound it out!’ It’s best to get on with the story.)

 

Flying Friends   Owl is delighted when Bat arrives in Whispery Wood – he’s got a new flying friend! But not all the animals are pleased to meet him. Bat’s different.   I was inspired to write this story when Ms Mitten caught a long eared bat. Why are bats always the baddies in stories?  Why are people scared of them? I wanted to show people how wonderful bats are! Colour Young Hippo   ISBN 0-439-99454-3

  Teachers, note, there's a Literacy Hour based on Flying Friends. Go to Resources for Teachers to print it off - and PLEASE make sure you have the book in the classroom.  I'm happy for you to use extracts as 'tasters' but only if, once you've whetted their appetites, the children can find out WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!

 

Mole’s Useful Day Mole is bored.  It’s winter and all her friends are sleeping.  With no one to play with her big shovel paws are itching for something to do, but can she save Rabbit from Weasel’s evil plan?   Colour Young Hippo        ISBN 0-439-99455-1

 

Owl's Big Mistake   Glow worm needs help solving a problem and Rabbit knows just who to ask - wise Owl. But Owl is baffled. Maybe he's not quite so wise after all.... Colour Young Hippo ISBN 0-439-98103-4

 

Rabbit Helps Out   Rabbit's feeling sad. all his friends are good at things - Owl's wise, Badger's strong, Mole's funny........ But Rabbit feels like a lazy lump. Surely there's something he's good at? Colour Young Hippo ISBN 0-439-97811-4

 

THE MAGIC BACKPACK (1500 words, and lots of coloured pictures by Adriano Gon.) Josh's class is making a chocolate cake, but Josh forgets the chocolate.  He's in trouble till his magic backpack takes him on an amazing journey. Do you know where chocolate comes from?  You'll find out in this story! Red Fox ISBN 0 09 941734 0

  Don't forget to make the cake afterwards.  The recipe - the best chocolate cake recipe I know - is in the book too!

GEORGIE AND THE DRAGON  (2,500 words, lots of pictures by Damon Burnard and speech bubbles)  Georgie is a genius at computer games. But when she's sucked into her computer a dragon is waiting for her. Can she defeat the dragon? Can she escape from her computer? Read and find out!  Collins  ISBN 0 00 674137 1

 

GEORGIE AND THE PLANET RAIDER  (2,500 words, more pictures by Damon Burnard and speech bubbles)  The Tank, Georgie's annoying little sister is sucked into the computer this time. The deadly Planet Raider has captured her for his galactic zoo. Can Georgie find the planet Pollutio? Can she defeat the Planet Raider and rescue her little sister?  Collins  ISBN 0 00 674495 8

 

GEORGIE AND THE COMPUTER BUGS   (2,500 words, pictures by Damon Burnard and speech bubbles)  The dragon and his children catch a deadly computer virus. They call on Georgie, the computer ace, to help them. Will she answer their plea. Can she defeat Super Bug, the chief of the computer bugs?  Collins  ISBN 0 00 675005 2

 

Out of print titles, but I bet you can find copies in your schools or library. 

SQUONK   (3,000 words, lots of coloured pictures by Jean Baylis)  "Swuff, swuff ..., " - a strange noise is coming from Jessica's dad's suitcase. Jessica decides to take a look and meets an amazing little monster who GROWS!  Heineman  ISBN 0 434 802 99 9

LITTLE MOUSE GRANDMA   (4 stories of 1,500 words each with pictures by Alex de Wolf)  Little Mouse Grandma was selected by the Book Trust as one of the 100 best books of 1998. They said: "Matthew's Grandma is no ordinary Grandma. When his parents go out she turns into a mouse and together they have many adventures. The arrival of Ginger Biscuit, the mouse-loving kitten, proves a problem until kitten and mouse strike a deal. Humorous line sketches complement this imaginative, beautifully written tale."  Mammoth  ISBN 0 7497 2822 1

RETURN OF SQUONK  (3,000 words, more coloured pictures from Jean Baylis)  When Squonk returns to his home in America, the friendly green monster needs Jessica desperately. More adventures of Jessica and her monster friend.  Heineman  ISBN 0 434 97239 8

NANCY POCKET AND THE KIDNAPPERS   (3,000 words, lots of coloured pictures by Jean Baylis)  When Mum brings home triplets from the hospital Nancy doesn't know what to think. Suddenly the house is full of terrible noises and horrible smells. When the triplets are kidnapped Nancy thinks 'Great!' - but then she misses then and turns detective to try and find them.  Heineman  ISBN 0 434 97678 4    op

GERTIE AND THE BLOOP   (2,500 words, lots of coloured pictures by Julie Anderson and speech bubbles.)   Gertie Goodchild lives up to her name. She's kind and helpful. She's polite and hard-working. But no-one notices how good she is - that's the trouble. Then the Bloop, a shape-changing monster, changes Gertie's life!  Collins  ISBN 0 00 674683 7  Hannah B said,"...my favourite story, because it's funny and you could read it over and over again."