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• Bookshare Web Reader - A customized reading tool for Bookshare members offering all the features of DAISY with a single click of the "Read Now" link.
• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Look Out on the Road

Three children take the reader on a walk around town and out into the country to point out the many dangers that face children when they are out on their own or with their parents, walking or cycling on the road. The aim of this book is to guide rather than to frighten children.

Look Inside the Woods: (PDF)

Look through the trees, see under leaves and discover what's lurking behind the bushes in this beautifully illustrated flap-book. Young nature lovers will enjoy opening the flaps to discover hidden animals and amazing facts. Look out for birds, squirrels, foxes and bears and find out how trees and woods help make our planet a better place to live.

Longman Reading World, Level 3, Book 3: Poor Rabbit

Poor Rabbit has a bad day. This course is designed as a flexible framework for primary English. It aims to provide an easy start to literacy for children. The workbooks are designed to complement and extend responses to children's reading of the books in the series and they place great emphasis on comprehension.

The Lonely Beast

Have you heard of the Beasts? No, not many people have. That's because they are very rare. This is the tale of one such Beast, whose determination to overcome his loneliness leads him to undertake a daring and dangerous quest to find others like him . . .

Llyfr Teithio Noa (Cyfres Wyt Ti'n Gwybod? #1)

Llifogydd (Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 8 Rhagor o Storïau A)

Mae'n bwrw glaw ac yn bwrw glaw. Mae'r nant yn gorlifo ac mae'r parc dan ddŵr. Beth fydd yn digwydd os na fydd y glaw yn peidio? [Part of Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 8 Rhagor o Biod.]

The Little Red Bus (Rigby PM Storybooks #Green (Level 13))

One day the little red school bus broke down on the way home. The mothers and fathers had to come in cars to get the children. PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction and non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression and step-by-step support.

Little blue, big blue (Rigby Star Guided #White Level)

Little Blue is a new-born blue whale, the biggest creature on earth. Life isn't easy as he migrates great distances, fighting off killer whales along the way.

Little blue, big blue (Rigby Star Guided #White Level)

Little Blue is a new-born blue whale, the biggest creature on earth. Life isn't easy as he migrates great distances, fighting off killer whales along the way.

Literacy Support: Word Level Work (PDF)

Literacy Support

Literacy Land, Step 7, Book 1: Part 1 (PDF)

"Sam had some news for her friends. 'There's a removal van outside the house with the SOLD sign,' she said. 'New people are moving in.'" Story Street for ages 4-7: Ensures children progress at the right pace with supportive, gradual progression through carefully graded steps Provides engaging humour and lively fiction plots provided by top authors and illustrators enhance excellence and enjoyment in teaching and learning Includes varied fiction styles are introduced through fantasy, cliff-hanger, adventure and novelty format titles to motivate and maintain attention Promotes valuable awareness of community and citizenship as Story Street is modelled round a contemporary multi-cultural community and many titles are ideal for teaching citizenship and PSHE including issues that range from conservation to bullying Specific assessment activities to help teachers monitor children's reading progress and simple integration of assessment for learning throughout Story Street Teacher's Notes ensure children's reading and writing skills progress at word, sentence and text level

Literacy Land, Step 7, Book 1: Part 1 (PDF)

"Sam had some news for her friends. 'There's a removal van outside the house with the SOLD sign,' she said. 'New people are moving in.'" Story Street for ages 4-7: Ensures children progress at the right pace with supportive, gradual progression through carefully graded steps Provides engaging humour and lively fiction plots provided by top authors and illustrators enhance excellence and enjoyment in teaching and learning Includes varied fiction styles are introduced through fantasy, cliff-hanger, adventure and novelty format titles to motivate and maintain attention Promotes valuable awareness of community and citizenship as Story Street is modelled round a contemporary multi-cultural community and many titles are ideal for teaching citizenship and PSHE including issues that range from conservation to bullying Specific assessment activities to help teachers monitor children's reading progress and simple integration of assessment for learning throughout Story Street Teacher's Notes ensure children's reading and writing skills progress at word, sentence and text level

Literacy Edition Storyworlds, Stage 8, Once Upon A Time World: The Three Wishes (PDF)

The tale of a woodcutter who is granted three wishes in return for a good deed.

Literacy Edition Storyworlds, Stage 8, Once Upon A Time World: The Three Wishes (PDF)

The tale of a woodcutter who is granted three wishes in return for a good deed.

Listen To the Moon (PDF)

May, 1915.Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies - injured, thirsty, lost. and with absolutely no memory of who she is, or how she came to be there. She can say only one word: Lucy. Where has she come from?

Lightning Fred (PDF)

Digby is determined to win a race at sports day but everyone knows he's the slowest runner in the school. What they don't know is that Digby has a tortoise called Fred, the fastest tortoise in the world. Can he help Digby win the race?

Lightning Fred (PDF)

Digby is determined to win a race at sports day but everyone knows he's the slowest runner in the school. What they don't know is that Digby has a tortoise called Fred, the fastest tortoise in the world. Can he help Digby win the race?

Lighthouse, Year 2, Purple Level, Book 1: Ozlo's Beard (PDF)

Part of the Lighthouse collection, an engaging fiction and non-fiction series of readers carefully levelled to ensure gradual progression for Foundation and Key Stage 1 children.

Lighthouse, White Level: My Brother the Bridesmaid (PDF)

"Auntie Celia was there to meet us and she was in a terrible flap. 'I thought you were never going to get here!' she squealed. She hugged Jo and me so tightly we nearly burst. Auntie Celia started talking about how she'd had the dresses made, and how lovely they were... 'You only sent me one set of measurements for the twins,' she said. 'So I guess they must be the same size. They're just like two peas in a pod. The dresses will be perfect!' Jo's face turned as red as a raspberry. He looked desperately at Mum. 'What?' he muttered. 'Does she think I'm a girl?' 'Um, er,' Mum stuttered. 'Let me introduce the twins. This is Daisy and...' 'This must be Joanna!' gushed Auntie Celia. Mum gulped like a fish out of water. The words, 'No, Joseph...' froze in her throat. Suddenly a taxi pulled up beside us. There was no time for Mum's throat to melt. 'There's your car!' cried Auntie Celia. 'It'll take you straight over to the hotel. Go and get yourselves a good night's sleep and I'll see you in the morning!'" Part of the Lighthouse collection, an engaging fiction and non-fiction series of readers carefully levelled to ensure gradual progression for Foundation and Key Stage 1 children.

Lighthouse, White Level: My Brother the Bridesmaid (PDF)

"Auntie Celia was there to meet us and she was in a terrible flap. 'I thought you were never going to get here!' she squealed. She hugged Jo and me so tightly we nearly burst. Auntie Celia started talking about how she'd had the dresses made, and how lovely they were... 'You only sent me one set of measurements for the twins,' she said. 'So I guess they must be the same size. They're just like two peas in a pod. The dresses will be perfect!' Jo's face turned as red as a raspberry. He looked desperately at Mum. 'What?' he muttered. 'Does she think I'm a girl?' 'Um, er,' Mum stuttered. 'Let me introduce the twins. This is Daisy and...' 'This must be Joanna!' gushed Auntie Celia. Mum gulped like a fish out of water. The words, 'No, Joseph...' froze in her throat. Suddenly a taxi pulled up beside us. There was no time for Mum's throat to melt. 'There's your car!' cried Auntie Celia. 'It'll take you straight over to the hotel. Go and get yourselves a good night's sleep and I'll see you in the morning!'" Part of the Lighthouse collection, an engaging fiction and non-fiction series of readers carefully levelled to ensure gradual progression for Foundation and Key Stage 1 children.

Lighthouse, Purple Level: The Jade Emperor and the Four Dragons

Four dragons flew over the dry land. What has happened? asked the Pearl Dragon. The Jade Emperor has forgotten to make it rain, said the Black Dragon. This is terrible, murmured the Long Dragon. We must do something, said the Yellow Dragon. Lighthouse is a collection of 98 colourful and engaging fiction and non-fiction readers carefully levelled to ensure gradual progression for your Foundation and KS1 children. Comprehensive teaching support with guided reading notes for each book and pupil activities. Ideal for Reading Recovery - including a suggested reading order at each Book Band.

The Lighthouse Keeper Tales (The\lighthouse Keeper Ser.)

Will Mr Grinling ever learn to surf? And will the Grinlings escape their pirate captors? Find out in these two charming Lighthouse Keeper tales, now in one fantastic B-format bind-up.

Lighthouse, Green Level, Book 6: Goal!

Alex was too young to join the school football team. Did it mean no more football for Alex? Part of the Lighthouse collection, an engaging fiction and non-fiction series of readers carefully levelled to ensure gradual progression for Foundation and Key Stage 1 children.

Lee Reads: Extended Code Unit 2 /ee/ (Extended Code First Steps Collection)

Lee and the Box: Band 2b Red B (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. What can you do with an empty cardboard box? Let Lee show you! Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /ar/ /air/ Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.