Books with author Jon Hughes

Endorsed for reading by Cambridge Assessment International Education, Cambridge Reading Adventures is our international primary reading scheme. What were pterosaurs? Where did they live and when? Find out more fascinating facts about pterosaurs. Purple Band non-fiction titles provide more in-depth information and technical vocabulary than in previous bands. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.

Tired of the awkward silence when you are hoping to talk to someone new? Attempting to get a conversation started with a stranger or someone you don't know very well can be a difficult task. Inside this book we will highlight some different tips and strategies you can use so you no longer have to have that awkward silence when you have nothing to talk about.

Ever since she was old enough to pick up a crayon, Lucy has enjoyed writing stories. She strings words together just like the pearls that are strung together to form the necklace that her mother wears to church every Sunday. After spotting a silly little mouse squeezing through a hole in the wall at church, Lucy is inspired to write a story for her next assignment at school. When her talents are questioned, Lucy finds comfort from a classmate who gives her a special gift. Thanks to the boy’s kindness, Lucy learns the importance of the many gifts in her life — not only her gift for storytelling but the greater gift of friendship. She is inspired by the parable of the precious pearl: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” (Matthew 13: 45-46)

What were the dinosaurs really like? There were many different types; scary, tall, small, fast and strong. This book contains many fascinating facts about all sorts of dinosaurs with a pronunciation guide to their names and details on their size and abilities.•Blue/ Band 4 books offer longer repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.• Text type - An information book.• A final spread gives mini fact files on each dinosaur, summarising the information in the text, accompanied by an illustration to aid reinforcement and comprehension.• Curriculum links - Numeracy: Shapes, space and measure.

Jason thought the shiny new bicycle that his mom and dad gave him for his seventh birthday was the greatest present he ever received. Then when Jason took an unexpected tumble from his bike, it brought kindly neighbor Gerald Taylor to his aid and began a friendship that turned out to be an even greater gift. One day, as the two were reading together, Gerald showed Jason a book that could bring happiness to those who were sad. Gerald had a name for those sad people: upside-down clowns. He explained that this very special book had the power to turn upside-down clowns right side up again. The book tells the story of Jesus, who brings joy to even the most joyless of people. Those who accept Jesus into their hearts will find comfort in the words expressed in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

This delightful collection of three board books is perfect for toddlers acquiring language skills. Each page features a full-color photo of a familiar animal followed by a two-word text that includes the animal’s name and a verb to describe what the animal is doing, e.g. Penguin splishing/ Horse splashing. At the end of each book, a young child is shown having a bath, having a nap, or playing. The rhythmic cadence of the text, the rich vocabulary, and the vivid photos are ideal for sharing with a toddler.

In Play Time, each page features a full-color photo of a familiar animal followed by a two-word text that includes the animal’s name and a verb to describe what the animal is doing, e.g. Cat pouncing/ Dolphins somersaulting. At the end of the book, a young children are shown playing. The rhythmic cadence of the text, the rich vocabulary, and the vivid photos are ideal for sharing with a toddler.