Little Gems Catalogue 2015

Growing Readers

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About the Little Gems The Little Gems bring together the best-loved authors and illustrators in the UK to tell amazing stories in short, manageable chapters designed to support early readers. The books are in a special chunky format, ideally suited to little hands, with a special easy-read font and gently tinted paper that is kinder to sensitive eyes. These features also support children with dyslexia. Our new Little Gems also have full colour illustrations.

New titles for March

2015

The Rats of Meadowsweet Farm

by Dick King-Smith with illustrations by Victor Ambrus Animal Farm meets Shaun the Sheep as grubby Farmer Green wages war on some very determined rats.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-417-8

£6.99

The Big Fib

by Ros Asquith with illustrations by Mairi Hedderwick Robbie is so taken with Uncle Poached Egg’s tall tales that he tries a few of his own – can Mum spot the difference between a tall tale and a big fib?

ISBN: 978-1-78112-470-3

£6.99

Monster Busters

by Cornelia Funke with illustrations by Glenys Ambrus From troll teachers to yawning monster mouths in the mountains, there’s never a dull moment for monster busters Rosa and Ivan!

ISBN: 978-1-78112-396-6

£6.99

The Monster from the Blue Planet

by Cornelia Funke with illustrations by Elys Dolan Zaleb wants an ‘Earth Monster’ as a pet – but the ‘Monster’ has other ideas!

Soon Zaleb and her new friend Izzy are travelling through the skies.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-430-7

£6.99

New titles for July

2015

Ted Rules the World

by Frank Cottrell Boyce with illustrations by Chris Riddell and Cate James Life gets very strange for Ted when a new Prime Minister is elected and begins to rule the country according to what’s going on in Ted’s own mind.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-505-2

£6.99

The Gingerbread star

by Anne Fine with illustrations by Vicki Gausden A little grey worm called Hetty meets all sorts of people – and their cats – on her quest to discover how she can have a glow inside her like a glow-worm.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-499-4

£6.99

The Smile

by Michelle Magorian with illustrations by Sam Usher A new big brother gets to grips with his new role, and initial reluctance is replaced with something quite magical.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-500-7

£6.99

Joe and the Dragonosaurus

by Berlie Doherty with illustrations by Becka Moore Joe can’t have a pet, and so he makes one up for his school project – a dragonosaurus. Then a new calf is born on the farm while Joe is home alone…

ISBN: 978-1-78112-444-4

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£6.99

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The bad trousers written by Ros Asquith with illustrations by Mairi Hedderwick It’s Robbie’s birthday and he wants a sit-on tractor with a real steering wheel. But Granny has other ideas…

ISBN: 978-1-78112-428-4

£6.99

The First Third Wish written and illustrated by Ian Beck When a trainee fairy lets a wish loose in the world, a runaway princess and a fortune hunter find all sorts of challenges await!

ISBN: 978-1-78112-245-7

£5.99

My friend’s a Gris Kwok written by Malorie Blackman with illustrations by Andy Rowland Two friends face an unexpected elephant while babysitting a gris-kwok – a girl who can turn into animals!

ISBN: 978-1-78112-244-0  In Colour 

£5.99

The Fish in the Bathtub written by Eoin Colfer with illustrations by Peter Bailey When Grandpa Feliks’ Christmas dinner arrives alive and swimming, little Lucja falls in love. Who will triumph?

ISBN: 978-1-78112-360-7

Mary’s Hair written by Eoin Colfer with illustrations by Rich Watson

£6.99 Reprintin g July 2015 in Full colour

Mrs Doyle meets Horrid Henry in the laugh-out-loud tale of the world’s worst hairdresser.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-226-6

£5.99

Blamehounds written and illustrated by Ross Collins Two doggy friends who take the blame once too often for a pong or a poo set up in business – blames for cash.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-392-8

£5.99

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Good Dog Lion written by Alexander McCall Smith with illustrations by David Dean Timo dreams of owning a dog, but he almost loses Lion as soon as he finds him, when Lion is bitten by a snake.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-372-0

£6.99

Go! Go! Chichico! written by Geraldine McCaughrean with illustrations by Tom Percival When a barefoot boy has a trial for Santos Brazil, his misguided friend steals him a pair of boots and risks his big chance.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-193-1

£5.99

The Castle in the Field written by Michael Morpurgo with illustrations by Faye Hanson Chris, Lisa and their friend Tom make a gang-hut in a WW2 pillbox, but then the local bullies find out.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-287-7

£5.99

Minikid written by Michael Morpurgo with illustrations by Faye Hanson Chris and Lisa’s holy terror cousin visits from the big city, and is magnetically attracted to the dangerous side of farm life.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-352-2

£5.99

Snug written by Michael Morpurgo with illustrations by Faye Hanson Snug’s no softie – he hunts, fights and stays out all night, but Lisa still loves him.

But then the day comes when Snug does not come home….

ISBN: 978-1-78112-286-0  In Colour 

£5.99

Skulduggery written by Tony Robinson with illustrations by Jamie Smith Ben’s first day at pirate school is a big let-down – there’s no piratin’ goin’ on! A fun prequel to Treasure Island. Arrr!

ISBN: 978-1-78112-408-6

£6.99

Cheesemares written and illustrated by Ross Collins Hal sets off to Bovinia with his faithful friend Rufus to investigate the causes of his terrible cheesemares.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-191-7

£5.99

Stars of Mine written by Kevin Crossley-Holland with illustrations by Martina Peluso When a poor woman boasts of her daughter, the King sets the girl an impossible task. A traditional English version of Rumpelstiltskin.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-192-4

£5.99

Mr Birdsnest and the house next door written by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Hannah Shaw Two siblings turn detective when Mr Birdsnest moves into the ‘Jungle House’ and deprives them of their secret hideout.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-005-7

£5.99

The snake who came to stay written by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Hannah Shaw Polly’s Holiday Home for Pets has just opened and, thanks to Doris the snake, there are already some teething problems!

ISBN: 978-1-78112-008-8

£5.99

The Moonshine Dragon written by Cornelia Funke with illustrations by MOnica ArmiNo On a night of moonshine magic, Patrick wakes up to see a tiny knight chase a tiny dragon out of his storybook.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-353-9

£5.99

Sea Urchiins and Sand Pigs written by Cornelia Funke with illustrations by Sarah Horne Between dune pigs, mermaids and hidden treasure, there’s never a dull moment at the Sandy Cove Holiday Village.

ISBN: 978-1-78112-390-4

£5.99

Making reading a pleasure Tips for Mums and Dads A love of books gives a child lifelong pleasure, broader horizons and great advantages in learning. Mums, dads and other carers are brilliantly placed to help develop this love. Here are some tips to help: 1. Read together as often as you can. Bedtime is a brilliant time.

Settle down, cuddle up and enjoy a picture book or a few chapters of a longer book together.

2. Keep learning to read and loving to read separate. As your child learns, you will often find yourself helping them. Don’t let this replace time spent reading to them. Bedtime especially is for rest and relaxation – don’t pressure your child by asking them to do the reading themselves.

3. Let your child choose books they enjoy. Don’t worry if they choose simple books, or the same book over and over again. Children build their confidence in this way.

4. Book tokens make great birthday and Christmas presents and the gift of a library card and regular visits is priceless. Put a bookshelf in your child’s room too. This gives books a central place in their life.

5. Enjoy! You are giving your child a priceless gift.

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Little Gems coming March 2015  In Colour 

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All the Little Gems

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The full name and address of the school The full name and job title of the person placing the order The titles, quantities and ISBNS of every item you are ordering – for the ISBN please see the unique 13-digit code beside each book.

For Bookshops Please contact your Bounce rep to order books: T: 020 7138 3650 E: sales@bouncemarketing.co.uk

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Order checklist for schools: When placing your order please make sure you include the following details:

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For SCHOOLS Call us: 0131 225 4113 Fax us: 0131 225 4140 Email us: schools@barringtonstoke.co.uk Write to us: Barrington Stoke, 18 Walker Street, Edinburgh EH3 7LP

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For Parents Order Online: www.barringtonstoke.co.uk Or visit your local bookshop

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Little Gems coming July 2015

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