The Butterfly Book
- Irina Tyk, 2007

'The Butterfly Book' offers a self-contained course in reading and writing that introduces the 44 sounds of the English language and teaches children how to blend them into syllables and words. By the end of this course, a child will not just have learnt an essential vocabulary but will also have all the keys to unlocking the whole of English language and literature, giving that child the single most important advantage in all other areas of education.

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The Butterfly Grammar
- Irina Tyk, 2008

'The Butterfly Grammar' has been written as the sequel and companion to 'The Butterfly Book'. It takes children to the next stage, from being able to read fluently to being able to express themselves correctly both in writing and in speaking. "The Butterfly Grammar" sets out, in clear lessons that are designed for young learners, the rules that govern the way in which we form sentences. Parts of speech, tenses of verbs, punctuation and sentence structure are all dealt with in this child-friendly introduction to the rules of grammar. The rules are illustrated by means of short stories, including the further adventures of Ponti Panda.

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Our Island Story
- H.E. Marshall

First published in 1905, this beautifully written narrative sets out the history of Britain in chronological order from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. Written specifically for children, this centenary edition with its short chapters, simple words, enthralling character descriptions and magnificent paintings from the Palace of Westminster, presents history as a series of vivid stories that will capture the imagination of adults and children alike.

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