Books published by publisher Shortland Publications

Recount. Ideal for Guided reading and writing. Also for independent reading and writing. Suitable as take home readers. Interactive books. Good for children who are high-interest, lower ability. Age range: 4-11 years. Provides thorough coverage of literacy strategy for Foundation (P1) through to Year 6 (P7). Can also be used with Year 7+ (S1+). Book banded. Teacher's Notes available separately on CD-ROM. Size: 19cm tall x 16cm wide. Published 1998. 24 pages.

Collection of poems from 12 countries. Patterns of rhythm and rhyme. Syllables in multi-syllabic words, identifying and discussing favourite poems; features of poetic language. Age Range: 5-9 year olds. Ideal for Shared Reading and Writing. Provides thorough coverage of the Literacy Strategy requirements for Year 2 (P3). Can also be used with Foundation (P1), Year 1(P2), Year 3 (P4) and Year 4 (P5). Size: 48cm by 36.5cm wide. Published 1997. 24 pages.

Storyteller has a wealth of titles at every Book Band Level, making it ideal for developing children's reading and writing skills simultaneously. Key Skills: The books are ideal for guided reading and writing. They are also great for independent reading and writing. Suitable as take home readers. The writing cards are excellent for shared, interactive and guided writing. The non-fiction titles in particular, are good for children who are high-interest, lower ability.

Large lap sized book for shared reading. Non-fiction (report). Use of querstions to highlight the purposes of sections of the report. Science links, definitions / Classification, "Did you know?" boxes. Age range: 4-8 years. Provides thorough coverage of requirements for Year 1 (P2). Can also be used extensively with Foundation (P1), Year 2 (P3), and Year 3 (P4). Size: 37.8cm tall x 31.9cm wide. Published 2002. 16 pages.

Storyteller has a wealth of titles at every Book Band Level, making it ideal for developing children's reading and writing skills simultaneously. Key Skills: The books are ideal for guided reading and writing. They are also great for independent reading and writing. Suitable as take home readers. The writing cards are excellent for shared, interactive and guided writing. The non-fiction titles in particular, are good for children who are high-interest, lower ability.