Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature

Did you know that the Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally just a fat worm named Willi? Or that the author of Charlotte's Web hatched real spiders on top of his dresser? In The Stories Behind the Stories, you'll hear the incredible behind-the-scenes tales of twenty-nine beloved children's class...

What makes a children's book character memorable? Is it their personality, the story they tell or the way they're depicted by the illustrator? Is it that they make us laugh or cry? Or is it that we canidentify with them? Often, even as adults, we can remember what our favourite children's book ch...

Stories are doorways, and there are no limits to where they may lead. This is a wordless picture book for you to create countless stories. Its fantastical illustrations are the beginnings of magical new adventures. But there are no accompanying words, because you, the storyteller, are the missing...

Why was the little iceberg just like his dad? Because he was a chip off the cold block! Over 900 eye-wateringly funny gags are included, featuring wickedly funny one-lines, knock-knock jokes, puns, spoof film and book titles and much more. In reading and telling the jokes, kids will pick up cultu...

When the zombie apocalypse starts, it's imperative to be ready. After the panic ensues and people are running in every direction, survivors will need to make split-second decisions that will lead them to safety or into the clutches of brain-hungry zombies. Luckily, readers have this survival guid...

Do you spend your time wondering and worrying about the end of the world? Do you have a basement full of canned food, rechargeable batteries and tin foil hats? If so, then this is the series for you. With tips on everything from hiding supplies to attacking your enemies, this series will guide yo...

What does it take to be the web-slinging, wisecracking, Spider-Man? Follow Spidey as he dodges the Green Goblin, makes new friends, and tries to keep his Super Hero identity a secret. This book answers all your questions, including: How did Peter Parker become Spider-Man? Just what are his webs m...