Books with author Rayner Shoo

When Dad celebrates the first glimpse of Midsummer sun, Dug wonders how they can keep track of the sun's movements. With the help of some sticks, heavy stones and oxen Dug comes up with a brilliant plan - but can he keep out of trouble? This brilliant new mini series introduces us to family life in the bronze age through action and adventure, written and illustrated by the multi-talented Shoo Rayner. You can top up your Bronze Age facts at the back of the book too! Race Ahead with Reading is the perfect introduction to reading chapters with original, page turning reads in five bite size chapters.

"What do monsters eat for breakfast? Dreaded Wheat!" is just one joke from this extended collection of monster jokes that are arranged by theme. Some jokes will be familiar to children and some will make them groan with delight. Colourful pictures help bring the jokes to life.• Copper/ Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.• Text type - A joke book.• An advert for a 'Monster comedy night' is included on pages 30 and 31. This can be used to help readers think about how they might promote their own Monster Comedy Night.• Curriculum links - ICT: Combining text and graphics.• This book is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Weird Little Monsters by Nic Bishop.

The classic and best-selling, Christmas Stocking Joke Book, revised and re-illustrated for the 21st century. Laugh your Christmas stockings off with this cracker of a joke book. Bursting with hilarious fun, these Christmas themed jokes will keep you and your family full of Christmas cheer and laughter! The perfect stocking filler, if ever there was one!Previously a best-seller, now fully revised and re-illustrated by the author, updating jokes that just don't make sense anymore - mostly pre-internet jokes to do with telephones. New, 21st century jokes bring this book back to life - all the same, the old ones are still the best ones!This book has a proven record in the rib-tickling department. Here's one for free: Why was the snowman choosing a carrot at the supermarket? He was picking his nose!