The BRAND NEW hilarious story of friendship, surprises and fiendish secrets. Perfect for fans of Celia Anderson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh.'What a tonic! Julia Jarman’s books should be bottled and handed out on the NHS.' Judy LeighWelcome to the Widows’ Wine Club, where the stage is set for secrets, scandals and sleuthing…Life in the quiet village of Elmsley is busier than ever. Friends for life, Viv, Janet, Zelda and Libby, ak...

The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud novel page-turner bestselling author Julia Jarman ☀️ Perfect for fans of Maddie Please, Judy Leigh, and anyone who thinks age is just a number! The Widows Wine Club of Viv, Janet and Zelda have navigated choppy waters before.Having supported each other through the first shaky years of widowhood, the future was starting to look brighter. But when Janet is dealt another blow, it’s all hands on deck for the firm friends.Deciding what ...

The runaway bestseller about new starts and the power of friendship - guaranteed to make you smile.Viv, Janet and Zelda know all about facing the wobbly first year of becoming a widow as their friendship was forged when they ran away from the same dreary support group.Forming instead the much more lively widows' wine club – The Muscateers – they welcome new member Libby with open arms.Libby feels lost without Jim, her husband of more than thirty y...

The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, feel-good read for ladies of a certain age! Perfect for fans of Maddie Please, Judy Leigh, and Karen King.'Uplifting, funny, poignant, resonant, this is a pacy tale of friendship, frolics and solidarity.' Judy LeighWelcome to the Widows’ Book Club, where the wine flows freely and the gossip is irresistible…Janet, Viv and Zelda’s monthly meet-ups have been a safe haven over the past few years: ...

‘What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia’s writing is a sparkling delight.’ Sophie HannahThe beginning of Janet, Viv and Zelda’s friendship could not have been less promising…Navigating their new lives as widows, the three women venture to the same dreary bereavement group in a chilly church hall. But what bonds them is not their shared predicament, but instead how quickly they all decide to flee the depressing gathering, choosing instead to ...

This hilarious picture book about Class One on a visit to a farm follows the Stockport Schools Book Award winner Class Two at the Zoo - watch out for the bull this time!Join Class One as they visit a farm. They see all sorts of animal antics, but they don't notice the bull, knocking the gate down and charging after them. But don't worry, Class One have a plan to contain him, armed only with a large pair of red knickers...Class Two at the Zoo

This adventure story recounts the first round-world voyage of Tudor explorer Sir Francis Drake through the eyes of Dickon, a lame stowaway, who goes on to become Drake's cabin boy and personal hero. Readers learn about the harsh life that sailors in Tudor times experienced as they coped with storms, mutinies and illness on board ship.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type – An advent...

Ben and Bella on the big bouncy bed,Boing! Boing! Boing! Boing!Mind your head!Ben and Bella are back, and this time they're off on a brilliant bouncy adventure with all their animal friends. Join Ben and Bella as they bounce all the way to outer space and back again - just in time for bed. This exuberant, lively rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling Big Red Bath is perfect for reading aloud.

Join Class Two as they wander round the zoo. They see all sorts of animal antics, but they don't notice the anaconda slipping up behind, determined to make a meal of them. But don't worry, Class Two are a resourceful bunch. Will they come up with a rescue plan?Voted Best Book of 2008 by thousands of children, it won the Stockport Schools Book Award.'Just the ticket for reading prior to a class trip.' - Kirkus ReviewsRead about award winning author Julia Jar...

Lenny the lion loves his grandpa, King Lion. But when King Lion starts to forget things, Lenny begins to worry. He can’t understand why Grandpa keeps getting muddled and doesn’t want to play any more. Lenny doesn’t know what to do, but with a little help from Grandpa’s old friends, perhaps he can find a way to help him remember…

On the day Class Three went to sea, they saw donkeys dancing on the quay. They saw soggy sea lions skimming stones, but they didn't see the skull and crossbones! Watch Class Three as they sail away, unaware of the pirates in their wake! Will they become helpless captives, or will they manage to outwit the fearsome crew?"A funny, quirky story, likely to appeal to many small children. The lovely, bright colours make it very attractive." - The BookbagClass Two at ...

**"There are bears on the stairs.**That's why I don't like going to bed. It's the bears on the stairs."But are the bears real, or just a small boy's crafty tactic for delaying bedtime?