Treasure Beyond Measure: A Collective Noun Safari by Helen Griffiths

$20.00 NZD

Category: NZ Picture Books

If ever there was a trip you need to take, it's this Collective Noun Safari! Be entertained by the creatures and the words you'll encounter as you travel through the pages. Some are fierce. Some are funny. All are fascinating and each is precious to this planet. Yet, one extremely dangerous creature th reatens to steer the entire journey off-course. Ultimately, only YOU can determine the destination. ...Show more

Miss Punk-Chewation to the Rescue by Pamela J. Stainton

$23.00 NZD

Category: NZ Picture Books

Meet Miss Punk-Chewation. She's in charge of a crew who help make it easier for us to read and write stories.

English Made Easy: Volume One (British Edition) by Jonathan Crichton

$30.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

This is a fun and user–friendly way to learn EnglishEnglish Made Easy is a breakthrough in English language learning—imaginatively exploiting how pictures and text can work together to create understanding and help learners learn more productively. It gives beginner English learners easy access to the v ocabulary, grammar and functions of English as it is actually used in a comprehensive range of social situations. Self–guided students and classroom learners alike will be delighted by the way they are helped to progress easily from one unit to the next, using a combination of pictures and text to discover for themselves how English works. The pictorial method used in this book is based on a thorough understanding of language structure and how language is successfully learned. The authors are experienced English language teachers with strong backgrounds in language analysis and language learning. English Made Easy, Volume 1 consists of a total of 20 units arranged in groups of five. The first four units presents language and provide learners the opportunities to practice as they learn. The first page of each unit has a list of all the words and phrases to be learned in that unit, together with pronunciation guide. At the end of each unit, an interesting story which uses the language that has just been learned is presented. The fifth unit in each group contains exercises designed to reinforce the language learned in the first four units. ...Show more

English Made Easy: Volume Two (British Edition) by Jonathan Crichton

$30.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

Innovative, imaginative and visually engaging, the English Made Easy series has transformed the way beginning students approach the English language. The authors combine easily recognizable graphic images with text to establish situational links between the pictures and the words. These introductory te xtbooks provide ESL students and other beginning English learners with immediate access to the vocabulary, grammar and sentence patterns used by native English speakers in a variety of real-life situations. By sequencing the learning in a logical way, the books are ideal for both self-learners and classroom use. Readers progress easily from one unit to the next as they gain a real understanding of how English works. ...Show more

An Interesting Word for Every Day of the Year (Little Wordsmith) by Meredith L. Rowe

$33.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Little Wordsmith

Learn a new and inspiring word every day of the year with this book, arranged into 52 seasonally themed spreads.   Each fully illustrated scene provides a fun and supportive platform to introduce little readers to big words and extend their vocabulary, which studies have recently proven to be the bigg est indicator of a child's potential later in life. Curated by a literacy expert, these 365 aspirational words will fire your child's imagination, help them label their emotions and expand their comprehension. Each word is explained beneath in simple language to aid understanding and inspire a love of language. ...Show more

Grammar and Punctuation 8-9 (Usborne Key Skills: Wipe Clean) by Jane Bingham

$15.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Usborne Key Skills: Wipe Clean

This easy-to-use book provides an enjoyable way for children to improve their understanding of grammar and punctuation. Children will learn to spot a fronted adbverbial, use direct and indirect speech, use determiners, pronouns and possessives and recognize the importance of standard written English. Du rable, wipe-clean pages for endless practise. ...Show more

Ready for Writing (Early Years Wipe-Clean) by Jessica Greenwell

$15.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Early Years Wipe-Clean

This entertaining book is a great way for children to practise the skills they'll need before they can write. Fun activities involve drawing straight and wavy lines, tracing over circles and spirals, simple puzzles and more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back too. ...Show more

Hello in 20 Languages (Magnetic Learning Resources)

$9.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

Grammar (Basher Basics) by Simon Basher

$20.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Basher Basics

With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to using language clearly, expressively and correctly. Each grammar basic from parts of speech to sentence components to groupings and agreements is represented by its own character, who explains in their own words what makes them tick and how they are used. Plenty of practical advice will help every child unravel the rules and regulations of the English language. ...Show more

Three Letter Words to Copy (Usborne Wipe-Clean) by Jane Bingham

$13.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Wipe-Clean Books

This lively book is the ideal way for children to practise early reading and writing skills whilst having fun. With the help of friendly monsters, children can trace and write a range of simple CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words, and the durable, wipe-clean pages allow children to copy the words ag ain and again, learning as they go. Offers practice in important skills in a humorous, playful way. Part of the hugely successful Usborne Wipe-clean series featuring a collection of endearing but slightly goofy monsters. Comes with a special wipe-clean pen which is very satisfying to write with, and easy to wipe off the shiny pages. ...Show more

Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation

$24.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

DK's Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation is a clear, precise, and comprehensive book that will give a child the tools to build confidence in grammar, reading, writing, and comprehension. Supporting the national curriculum, Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation teaches grammar for kids in a fun new way. It uses colourful photographs and illustrations to make grammar and punctuation - and how to use them - crystal-clear, from when to use a preposition or pronoun to how to use a comma or colon. Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation will increase a child's confidence in using the building blocks of writing and reading - and help them to enjoy and understand both. ...Show more

The Great Grammar Book by Kate Petty & Jennie Maizels

$30.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

A brilliantly interactive book from award-winning illustrator Jennie Maizels that makes learning grammar fun! Turn the wheels, lift the flaps and pull the tabs to learn all about nouns, punctuation and sentences. Play heads bodies and legs to find out about adjectives, look in the mirror to discover wha t a pronoun is, and take a dog for a walk as he explains prepositions! ...Show more