Educational material

Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch

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A beautiful retelling by former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo, of this tradition tale of kindness, friendship and a real happily ever after. Find out what lies in store for Belle when she leaves her family behind to live with the Beast in his palace.

A beautifully crafted chapter book by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Perfect for children learning to read.

A charming mermaid story by master story-teller Michael Morpurgo, perfect for children learning to read.

Robbie says swimming is easy. You just have to pretend you’re a mermaid. But that doesn’t help Mairi. She isn’t even sure that mermaids are real.

Classic storytelling from the former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo, perfect for children learning to read.

At school she's called 'weedy Wendy', but Wendy isn't afraid of Slinky – Grandad's snake. When she takes Slinky to school and he wriggles out of her school bag, Wendy will brave anything to rescue him.

A beautifully crafted chapter book, perfect for children learning to read. From master story-teller Michael Morpurgo.

A funny, heartwarming animal story from a master storyteller, perfect for children learning to read.

Lula always likes me to go with her to the end of the lane. She loves a bit of a cuddle and a lick or two before the school bus comes.

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Remind yourself of the enchanting story of Pinocchio, by Pinocchio, retold here by the multi-award winning author Michael Morpurgo and beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark. A truly beautiful edition that brings this classic tale back to life.

Eggbert the goat is acting very peculiarly and he seems to be eating a lot more than usual. Farmer Raffety suspects he may be about to hear the patter of cloven feet. Readership level: 6 – 8 years.

At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land.