New Releases by Brian Moses

Find out what goes on behind the staffroom door, join in at playtime, see what is in the mysterious lost-property box, go on the school trip, and discover what teachers do in their spare time - and that’s just the beginning of the school adventure in this brilliant collection of poems from the hugely talented Brian Moses.

What Are We Fighting For? is a poetry collection that explores the concept of war in a brilliantly accessible way for younger readers. Fascinating and moving in equal measure, there are poems about incredibly brave dogs, cats and pigeons; the Christmas truce of WWI when soldiers played football in No Man''s Land; poems about rationing and what it was like to be an evacuee, poems about modern warfare and the reality of war today; plus lots of amazing true historical facts. This cross-curricular poetry book is a brilliant way to get young readers thinking about both the historical and philosophical aspects of war.

Explores the concept of war through poems about brave dogs, cats and pigeons; the Christmas truce of WWI when soldiers played football in No Man''s Land; rationing; evacuees; modern warfare and the reality of war today. Includes historical facts.

Presenting a powerful and stimulating approach to writing, "Location Writing" allows children to escape the confines of the classroom and develop written responses to their environment. The book features: activities covering prose, poetry, non-fiction and faction; examples of written work by both children and professional writers; detailed lesson plans and ideas; advice on establishing writers'' trails; cross-curricular links; and lists of resources and suggestions for location writing around the UK.

This book will support children as they: * Find out about wartime phrases and use them to write a dialogue * Write a letter home from a P.O.W. camp * Read wartime adverts and slogans and decide how effective they are

Munching, crunching, sniffing, and snooping - meet lots of "nosy" animals and learn how they use their special snouts. You''ll be amazed at what animals do with their mouths and noses in this Level 2 DK Reader! Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together! The playful images in this eBook are enhanced with entertaining animations and surprising sounds to bring this story to life.

Can you flap your ears or wiggle them? Can you see in the dark or in every direction? Read about animals that can. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Do you ever worry about what goes on inside your teacher''s head? Then these poems are for you! Find out exactly what - if anything - makes them tick (besides marking your homework). IT''S A DEFINITE SIGN Our dinner lady Mrs Mack Is well in love with Mr Fipps Because at every dinner time She winks and smiles when he''s in line And gives him extra chips Paul Cookson

Gracie Grumposaurus is a very grumpy dinosaur. From first thing in the morning until last thing at night, Gracie is a grump! Her parents try everything to cheer her up, but nothing works. Will anything make her smile? If you''ve got a child who''s feeling sad or struggles with bad moods, this book will surely cheer them up. Written by Brian Moses, this funny picture book explores different things that might make children grumpy and sad, such as getting up early, not getting their favourite food or being bored. Different ways of dealing with these situations are explored, helping children to understand that it''s okay to be grumpy, but that they shouldn''t take their feelings out on other people - and that there are strategies to help you come out of a ''grump''. The clever and funny illustrations, by internationally renowned illustrator Mike Gordon, bring a light touch to the story, helping children to learn about their feelings in a fun and light-hearted way. Includes excellent notes for parents and teachers on how to share this book to help children learn about their feelings and emotions. Other books by Brian Moses and Mike Gordon: I Feel Frightened I Feel Angry I Feel Jealous I Feel Sad It''s Not Fair I Feel Bullied William Worrydactyl Samuel Scaredosaurus Jamal Jealousaurus Anna Angrysaurus Sophie Shyosaurus

In this fantastic book Brian Moses tells us about cats, dogs, dragons, New York, space, dinosaurs, spider-swallowing, why he has given up playing air guitar, why you cannot take a lobster though security, the ghosts of London underground and why fairies must have taken his brother!

There are poems about winning, and about taking part; poems about having all the right kit, but no talent; poems that show that it if you are at school being the best egg and spoon racer really is as important to your mum and dad as being an Olympic athlete; poems about being a team player and poems about being an individual hero. In fact, this book is packed with sporting gems of all kinds.

First-hand accounts alongside a wealth of original documents, photographs and letters, this title tells the story of the Titanic, from descriptions of the passengers and the ship inside and out to why the Titanic was considered ''unsinkable'' and the dangers of floating ice. Stories of heroism on board, stories from the lifeboats and theories for raising the Titanic are included. The book concludes by considering lessons that were learnt from this disaster.

Originally published: Franklin Watts, 2008.

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An anthology of poems that deal with bullying and friendship covering all kinds of poems from the serious to the humorous.

This sizzling collection of poems brings you face to face with the school''s worst-behaved children.

Brightly illustrated nursery rhymes and alternative nursery rhymes for newly independent readers by some of today''s best loved children''s poets.

This book features the original rhyme, accompanied by fun illustrations, with the whole rhyme repeated to allow children to spot the rhyming words. Then follows a fun, alternative nursery rhyme, again with full colour illustrations and the repeat of the whole alternative rhyme.

A series of questions are presented to famous poets, such as Michael Rosen, Ted Hughes and Valerie Bloom, to ask them how they write, where their inspiration comes from, what techniques they use and how they solve common writing problems.

Many children have a real ability for writing. Not only are their technical skills well developed, but they also have a flair for taking risks with their writing. This book is suitable for teachers who want to develop the potential of their pupils to write poetry and prose. It presents ideas and practical advice, including lesson plans.

Moses combines contemporary photographs and paintings with figure artwork to reveal the advances that have been made in medicine. He quotes a host of gruesome and peculiar cures which will appeal to a child''s humour.

The vegetarian dinosaurs are enjoying their plant meals at the Dinosaur Cafe until ravenous Tyrannosaurus stomps in looking for meaty dinosaur stew.

You can Leg It, play Ping Pong or Sky Football in this collection of super-sporty poems. But just be careful that you don''t have to pay a visit to The Body Shop... This is an incredibly accessible series for reluctant readers - pitched at a low reading age of between 6 and 7. The First Flight collection offers a variety of different text types including fiction, non-fiction, plays and poetry, so is well placed to cater for many interests and abilities to absorb text. Stories range from shipwrecks, surfing and ghosts to monsters, robots and aliens on earth, plus non-fiction topics include rollercoasters, animals and the biggest lies ever.

Comprising approximately 80 poems arranged chronologically, this collection covers the broad sweep of British history from prehistoric times to the present day. With particular emphasis on periods like the Tudors, Victorians and World War II, these poems illuminate key events and provide a fresh perspective on them. It includes excerpts from Anglo-Saxon and medieval ballads, and classics from Chaucer, Tennyson, Kipling, and Auden, as well as poems from some of our best contemporary writers including Benjamin Zephaniah, Charles Causley, Robert Hull, Judith Nicholls and James Berry. Illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, this collection will appeal to those with an interest in history and will make a welcome additional resource for history lessons as well as being an essential title for every school library.

A lively reference tool for children aged 6+, packed with rhymes for over 190 key sounds and spelling patterns, as well as lots of ideas for writing your own amazing rhymes. A must for any budding writer!

Presents a collection of poems to help young children deal with fear.

After the children in the school playground stop playing with him, a snake finds a better home in one of the classrooms.

From coming up with ideas for choosing a structure or form for a poem, to finding rhymes and redrafting the work, this is a useful book for anyone wanting to write their own poems. The author shares some of his secrets to inspire readers to have a go at poetry. Whether for a school project or competition, to entertain friends and family, or just for fun, this practical guide gives all the tips needed to get started.