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Squid Lifts the Lid

Owl Books — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:38:25 +0000

Splendid Squid is the king’s magician but Sneaky Sid the shark has ruined her latest trick. Now she’s lost the royal crown and the king is FURIOUS. Follow her lifting lid after lid as she tries to track it down.

Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations make learning phonics fun.

Vroom, vroom, Baboon!

Owl Books — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:35:08 +0000

In this funny rhyming story, racing driver Baboon looks set to win the Jungle Grand Prix. But her rival Cheetah will try any trick to stop her. Will he succeed? Find out in this fast-paced addition to the popular Phonics Readers series.

Tiger deep-sea diver

Owl Books — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:31:32 +0000

Tiger and her dive team are off in search of a sea dragon in this vividly illustrated tale for beginner readers. The rhyming text and humorous illustrations make learning phonics fun.

Pangolin plays the mandolin

Owl Books — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:29:55 +0000

Pangolin loves playing her mandolin. There’s just one problem… She’s nocturnal so she’s twanging her strings in the middle of the night.

The other animals in the rainforest aren’t happy to be kept awake. Will they reach a compromise? Starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, this story has been specially written to develop phonemic awareness. With free online audio.

Raptor on a tractor

Owl Books — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:28:10 +0000

When Raptor’s tractor has to take a short cut it soon causes gridlock! Find out what happens next in this hilarious new addition to the popular phonics readers series. A funny rhyming story for children learning to read.

Ten-Pin Penguins

Owl Books — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:25:52 +0000

Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling’s all over the place and he only manages to hit one of the ten pins! But perhaps he’s won a different competition, without even realizing it?

Gopher the chauffeur

Owl Books — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:22:37 +0000

Gopher drives the Queen from one crazy escapade to another on an unexpected road trip. This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio.

Spider Queen’s Halloween

Owl Books — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:20:42 +0000

The Spider Queen wants a Halloween feast. So Weevil and his team set to work. But will a sneaky thief spoil the party? Find out in this latest addition to the popular phonics readers series.

With phonically regular text, this funny story is all treat and no tricks. Great to read aloud.

Adder up a ladder

Owl Books — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:18:40 +0000

Adder’s all set to start her new job at Badger’s Cleaning Company. But when she climbs a ladder for the first time, she quickly finds she has no head for heights. Can anything help her overcome her fears? Find out in this charming addition to the Phonics Readers series.

Alpaca’s maracas

Owl Books — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:16:06 +0000

Alpaca makes and sells maracas, and, with the Carnival coming, business should be booming – but no one is buying. Then she discovers Baby Rattlesnake has a problem too – his tail just won’t rattle. Can they help each other? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with delightful illustrations by David Semple.

This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.