Children's & Schoolbooks News29 Jun 2009 Hurry Up and Slow DownLayn Marlow
A stunningly illustrated tale that celebrates the energy of childhood and the joy of sharing books.
Hare is always raring to go. He races through the day while Tortoise does his best to
keep up. But when he is ready for his bedtime story from Tortoise, Hare is no longer in a
hurry. After all, some things just shouldn't be rushed! 29 Jun 2009 The Mystifying Medicine ShowRay Cobb is an orphan. At least, he thinks he is. Eight years ago, his father gave him a magnetic lodestone before he went "down south for a job of work", never to return. 01 May 2009 Oxford School Dictionary of Word OriginsTHE CURIOUS twists & turns of the COOL and WEIRD words we use.
This new edition of the Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins unravels the history of thousands of
words and phrases. Written by etymological expert John Ayto, this informative and entertaining dictionary
will delight all ages from eight to eighty. 01 Jan 2009 2009 sees the launch of Oxford University Press’ campaign
to get boys reading and writing41% of boys think reading is boring.
Reading opens the door to most other school subjects and the ability to read is statistically the main predictor of a child's later academic success+. Lack of progress or interest in reading can cause boys to turn off learning and regard school as 'not cool'. These demotivated boys often affect the whole atmosphere of the classroom, and go on to cause disruption in the school and wider society. Boys dominate figures on literacy difficulties, below average English SAT scores, school exclusions, and general antisocial behaviour. 375
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