Evie and the Animals

Evie and the Animals
Author: Matt Haig
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2019-06-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1786894300

WHEN EVIE TALKS TO ANIMALS . . . THEY TALK BACK. Eleven-year-old Evie has a talent: a supertalent. She can HEAR what animals are thinking. She promises to keep it top secret, but then an evil pet-thief strikes. Every animal in town is in danger and only by DARING TO BE HERSELF can Evie save her furry and feathered friends.

A Cat Called Dog

A Cat Called Dog
Author: Jem Vanston
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 178088589X

Dog is a cat- the only problem is that he doesn't behave like one! Instead he wags his tail, sticks out his tongue and yaps in a manner which is distinctly puppyish. Something has to be done! The pride of cats is at stake - the shame of an entire species a consequence of allowing a feline to behave in such a disgraceful canine manner.

A Guide to the C. S. Lewis Tour in Oxford

A Guide to the C. S. Lewis Tour in Oxford
Author: Ronald K. Brind
Publisher: Janus Publishing Company Lim
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2005
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1857566262

Clive Staples Lewis was a prolific writer in many fields; some of his most notable titles, such as The Screwtape Letters, Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain discuss religion and his own passionate commitment after a period of uncertainty. He is perhaps best known among children for the books in his Chronicles of Narnia series. Yet, during his time at the Kilns, the Oxford home he moved to in 1930 and he lived until his death in 1963, the magnitude of his contribution to literature was scarcely recognised. He and his older brother, Warnie, were simply known as the Professor and the Major, respectively. My hope is that this guide will enable you to follow in the footsteps of the many pilgrims who have already completed the C. S. Lewis Tour at your own leisure, to enjoy it, live it and feel close to such a wonderful man.You can then bask in the memories forever! - Ronald K. Brind

Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet
Author: Morris Gleitzman
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2003-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1742284965

'Another example of Gleitzman’s real talent in writing honest stories that hit home with kids.' Kids Book Review LONGLISTED FOR THE 2003 CHILDREN’S PEACE LIT AWARD Ginger is allergic to cats. And possibly to her family as well. She's also not keen on the cat food in her breakfast bowl or the school principal trying to kill her best friend. The question on everyone's lips is - will Ginger snap? Join Ginger as she navigates through her worst week ever, complete with sneezing allergies, evil Vice Principals, and the feeling of not fitting in. The cast of characters and series of events will have you in stitches, but underneath the hilarity lies a deeper issue of a girl struggling to find her place in the world. Morris Gleitzman once again demonstrates his exceptional ability in creating truthful and poignant narratives for children, evoking empathy and encouraging readers to identify with relatable themes and characters. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

Marooned in Manhattan

Marooned in Manhattan
Author: Sheila Agnew
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2014-03-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1847176526

New York City. Evie Brooks had seen it on the TV, but suddenly finds herself leaving her home in Dublin and moving to Manhattan to her American uncle Scott, after the death of her mother. Never owned a pet more substantial than a goldfish, Evie is intrigued by Scott's NYC veterinary practice, and before long, Evie is working as an assistant in the clinic. Between the pets, their owners, Scott and his lawyer girlfriend, the Summer quickly becomes a whirlwind of change and activity! And then Evie has to make a huge choice: will she stay in New York, or return to live in Ireland with her godmother, Janet?

Home Plate

Home Plate
Author: Brenda Berstler
Publisher: Syllables Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2006
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780970943323

Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Early Years

Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Early Years
Author: Belle Wallace
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136606750

This book helps teachers incorporate problem-solving and thinking skills into the National Curriculum at the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 1, in line with QCA and DfES recommendations. It presents a range of activities for children aged 4-7 years, all of which have been tried and tested in classrooms. The ideas are cross-referenced with the Learning Objectives of the National Curriculum, and are enhanced with samples of children's work. It provides sections on the core subjects of literacy, numeracy and science, and ideas for project work across the curriculum. This book is aimed at teachers at the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 1. Teacher trainers, student teachers, teaching assistants, parents and all those working in early years settings will find it equally useful.