Reading GemsEarly Readers Level 1 & 2 (11 Books)
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About
Designed to spark a love of reading, Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child’s learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters, and humorous illustrations, it is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills, and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.
With comprehension activities and extra discussion topics to cement learning these books are loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.
Level 1 is for readers who are beginning to sound out words and sentences. Featuring short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own.
Level 2 is for children who have taken their first reading steps and are becoming readers. Story themes are still familiar, but sentences are a bit longer, as children begin to tackle more challenging vocabulary.
Product Features
(Level 1) Go Away, Dot!
When Max has to watch over his little sister, he isn't very happy about it. He wants to play with his friends instead, but Dot wants to join in. When Max tells Dot to go away, she wanders off alone. He regrets being mean to his sister - but will he ever find her again? Exploring themes of family, sibling arguments and kindness, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics, making it perfect for supporting learning at school.
(Level 1) Gus at Big School
Gus is desperate to start school, but he is too little. When his sisters go to school each day, Gus has to stay behind. Exploring themes of growing up, school and play, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school.
(Level 1) Story Town
Every night, Jazz reads her stories to the children of Story Town. But she is very busy, so she needs a plan...
(Level 1) Where is the Cat?
Dad has lost his hat and Mum has lost the cat! Where have they gone? Where is the Cat? So many things go missing on the farm. Exploring themes of family, animals and life on a farm, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics, making it perfect for supporting learning at school.
(Level 2) Big & Fuzzy
Sira and Ivik went to fish. Someone was watching them. Who was it This charming story about a brother and sister who get lost in the snow explores the theme of helping others.
(Level 2) Fun at the Beach
A rhythm and rhyme story about a family’s trip to the beach.
(Level 2) Hens Can't Crow
Cockerel is ill. He can’t crow! Hen wants to do it. But can hens crow? This delightful story about a hen wants to wake up the farm animals one morning explores themes of self-belief and problem-solving. Designed to spark a love of reading, Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child’s learning at school.
(Level 2) Moon Dog
Patch likes to bounce and play but most of all he wants to go to the moon. One day he finds a rocket in the garden and blasts off on his very own space adventure. Exploring themes of play, misadventure and the importance of home, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school.
(Level 2) Not Now, Mum!
Lenny doesn't like to do what his family tells him to and he always keeps them waiting. But one day he finds out what it feels like to have to wait and wait! Exploring the theme of being considerate to others, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school.
(Level 2) The Grumpy Cat
Alf is a grumpy cat. He is never happy. But then one day, the wind blows and puts a smile on Alf's face. Alf soon learns that it isn't always fun being grumpy. Exploring themes of good behaviour, emotions and friendship, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school.
(Level 2) Watch Out, Ned!
Ned doesn't like to listen. He likes to jump, swing and slide. But one day, his carefree ways get him into trouble by the river and he soon learns that listening is important. Exploring themes of behaviour, friendship and safety, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school.