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At the Toy Store
by Bill ThomasWhen a little boy stayed with his Grandmother they went shopping together. Then he wrote a letter to his parents telling them about the exciting events of the day.
Walk, Ride, Run
by Jenny Giles and Naomi C. LewisPM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction and non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression and step-by-step support.
The Leaf Boats
by Annette Smith and Naomi C. LewisLily and her dad have made leaf boats. Look at them go!
Mother's Day
by Beverley Randell and Naomi C. LewisMatthew is upset because he has forgotten to make Mum a card for Mother's Day. He rushes to get it ready so he can give it to her at breakfast time.
The Big Hit
by Jenny Giles and Betty GreenhatchAdapted from a favourite PM title, The Big Hit, this PM Oral Literacy Little Play has been specifically crafted for level 6 readers. Students will love performing as their favourite PM characters! The PM Oral Literacy Little Plays motivate students to project and adapt their voices, while exploring the meaning of these carefully levelled texts. Comprehensive teaching notes are included on the inside front cover of each book.
A Crocodile And A Whale
by Annette Smith NelsonA series of meticulously leveled fiction and nonfiction texts use recurring characters and authentic story lines that ignite student interest while systematically building high-frequency words and reading skills.
Speedy Bee
by Jenny Giles and Isabel LoweSpeedy Bee is an animal fantasy creature. This is a story with a plot that has scientifically accurate facts.
Brahmin and the Ungrateful Tiger
by Alan HorsfieldWhen a Brahman priest rescues a tiger from a cage is shocked when the ungrateful beast threatens to eat him. The tiger argues that there is no reason why he shouldn't eat the Brahman, because, "Humans are the most ungrateful creatures on Earth!" The Brahman be for his life, and the tiger agrees to spare him - but only he can find a witness who doesn't believe that all human are ungrateful.
Ironkid
by Dianne WolferWhen Zack decides to enter the annual Ironkid event at the surf club, everyone is surprised. Including him. Usually he just floats about in the ocean, watching and drifting. But this year, he feels like giving it a try. It's a tough race, but Zack is determined to make it through.
Mozart
by Mark Wilson and Jan WeeksOn his way home from school one day, James comes across a stray cat. It reminds him a little of a pet cat their family used to have. But this is the shaggiest, dirtiest, most neglected cat he's ever seen. He feeds her and tries to help her. Then he finds that she has a kitten! James decides to take both home. Then Mom places an ad in the Lost and Found column of the newspaper. Will he now have to say goodbye to the two cats that have so quickly become part of the family?
The Flower Necklace
by Pauline CartwrightCousin Tonya has come to live with Ruth and her mom in the city. Ruth adores Tonya's beautiful flower necklace and knows how special it is. But she takes it outside anyway to show it off. Then the necklace breaks and most of the beads are lost forever. Ruth has never felt so terrible about anything before. Having broken the necklace is bad enough, but even worse is the fact that she's broken the trust Tonya shared with her.
The Man Who Sat in the Park
by Louise Schofield and Suzie ByrneBradley becomes friendly with Stan, an old homeless man in the park. Bradley volunteers to help at the men’s shelter and finds out more about his new friend. Stan makes Bradley a paper boat to sail in the park pond. One day, Stan doesn’t show up in the park and Bradley discovers he has been taken to hospital. When Stan dies, Bradley’s parents give him a model boat to remind him of his friend.
Train Music
by Kaye BaillieMartin would do just about anything than speak in front of people. It's his biggest fear. He is so relieved when the school bell rings and he can forget about his class speech until next semester.While travelling on a train to the city for a vacation, Martin makes a new friend. Melina is fundraising for her deaf and blind school, and has organised a singing contest on the train. Martin really likes Melina, and doesn't want to hurt her feelings, but he just can't get up there and sing in front of all those people.
Whirlwind
by Mike GrafOne windy day, when Matt and Dad are flying Matt's kite, Whirlwind, they see some storm clouds approached. The sky grows darker, and thunder rumbles in the distance. A small piece of cloud starts spinning down towards the ground. Dad realizes that this is no ordinary storm. "That's a full-blown tornado!" he cries.
Waterfalls, Glaciers, and Avalanches
by Jan AndersonThis text focuses upon the movement and flow of water, ice and snow, and how this affects the environment and the lifestyles of the people who live there. Text forms include a labelled diagram, a diary excerpt and a newspaper report.
The Nightingale
by Hans Christian AndersenWhen a nightingale flies into the palace gardens, the king is so enchanted by her song that he places her next to his throne. But one day, the king receives a gift - a bird made of gold. Dazzled by its beauty, he begins to ignore the nightingale.
Miss Thackery and the Bee
by Pauline CartwrightJaron loves music. One day he wants to play guitar in a band. But for now, Dad wants him to learn the piano. Jaron doesn't mind (that much) - but his stern-looking piano teacher terrifies him. Until one day, a bee comes along, and Jaron realizes that Miss Thackery is a perfectly nice person after all.
Fish for Dinner
by Dawn McMillan and Jenny MountstephenBen and Nikki love going fishing with their Mom. One perfect sunny day they head off to their favorite fishing spot along the coast, but the fish aren't biting. On the way home, they stop suddenly when they see a dog in the middle of the road! Ben and Nikki are sure that something must be wrong. They follow the dog and begin an adventure involving a rescue, some new friends, and a nice surprise.
New Ways
by Meredith Thomas and Dawn McMillanSince their parents separated, Tess and Nathan have had to learn new ways of being a family. It's not always easy coping with change, but luckily Grandma is there to support them. And Mom and Dad are still the greatest, even if they're not together - so some things never really change at all.
Get the Picture?
by Jim HowesFrom ancient cave paintings to modern art, from still photography to moving images, from cartoon animation to computer graphics, new technology has changed the way we see and portray the world around us.
The Saddest Dog
by Pamela RushbyOne morning, a dog appears in Kim's backyard. He's a nice dog, but he seems very sad. "He'll probably go home soon," says Mom. But he doesn't. Kim and Mom set out to find the dog's owners. But Kim likes having a dog. She's secretly hoping that his owners never show up.