Books with author Jan McCarthy

This charming story of a brave cat and his journey to find a happy home is the last in Jan McCarthy's series of 7 'Rainbow Tales' for children and the English classroom. Butrus the ginger cat, who also appears in Jan's series 'The Gnome Trilogy' goes through many trials to reach his destination: the Sussex home of a talented and kind-hearted vet, Mr. Bashir.

No More Rainbows is the 4th in Jan McCarthy's Rainbow Tales: a series of books for upper primary/lower secondary school pupils and their teachers, as well as parents/carers and children reading at home. Jan's background in English and PSHE teaching informs every line. This funny, heartwarming story is also written with grammar, vocabulary, and every aspect of children's learning about the use of the English language.

Blue Bear is off on another adventure, and this time his friend Raggy Maggy is going with him. But they find themselves in terrible danger from the evil Ragman. Only Old Bear's quick thinking and brave action can save them. This book is not only entertaining, but will help children to read, and to see how to write, structure and craft their own stories. The author had years of experience as an English teacher in secondary education.

DO YOU HAVE what it takes to be an astronaut? Meghan McCarthy blasts readers off to astronaut school in her new, young, nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the “Vomit Comet” and learn how it feels to be weightless. Have your measurements taken—100 to be exact—for your very own space suit. Meghan McCarthy has created the perfect book to share with children who want to be astronauts when they grow up.From the Hardcover edition.