A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend... Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project to…
Think and discuss: What do you like to do at school?
A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend… Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party... until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project toget…
A snowy day is explored in this book that shows how children experience the weather. Full color. When Su goes outside to play in the snow and build a snowgirl, Mom warms her up with noodle soup.
When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Young readers will cheer on the boy as he braves currents, climbs mountains, and dashes through rain before, finally, reuniting with his friend. A story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Ca…
Birt and Etho are best friends, they play on Sudden Hill, making marvellous contraptions out of cardboard boxes. But then a new boy, Shu, wants to join in too. Birt isn't sure that he wants Shu to join them. Eaten up with jealousy, he goes home and refuses to come out to play. Until Etho and Shu come to his house with the most marvellous cardboard contraption so far... A compelling, poignant…
A little girl views her first day at school with fear and trepidation. What will they eat? Will she be littlest? Her new friend Nicky saves the day but what the two don't realize is that they have to go again tomorrow. Every parent suffers anxiety as their child goes off to school for the first time. Tony Ross's characteristic humour will reassure and inspire confidence in even the most ner…
Josie Turner's life has been turned upside down. Not only has she finished her last day at primary school, but her mother has suddenly announced that she has bought a house closer to the city and Josie has to leave her best friend, her grandmother, and the house she grew up in. Number 5 Michael Street, Preston Heights, is a long way from the beach and Josie is sure she will never fit in. But th…