In the morning, Bram finds the bones of a murdered child. At noon, the murdered child begs for his help. And by nightfall, they have killed a man together and set off into the afterlife, where nothing is what it was, and death is only the beginning of punishment. An eerie story about the nature of death and the self, Midnight Picnic inhabits an American landscape made strange and unfamiliar. From the author of the cult novel Fires, Midnight Picnic is a haunting and disturbing experience.

Winner, IACP Cookbook Award A picnic is a great escape from our day-to-day and a chance to turn a meal into something more festive and memorable. The Picnic shares everything you need to plan an effortless outdoor get-together: no-fail recipes, helpful checklists, and expert advice. With variations on everyone’s favorite deviled eggs, 99 uses for a Mason jar (think cocktail shaker, firefly catcher, or cookie jar), rules for scoring lawn games, and refreshing drinks to mix up in crowd-friendly batches, let The Picnic take the stress out of your next party and leave only the fun.

Stories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning to read that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. All aboard for a rollicking ride as Kit and Kaboodle have fun adventures on their train trip in this Level 2 Highlights Puzzle Reader. Kids can help the duo by finding items for their journey in six Hidden Pictures puzzles that double as story illustrations. With a bonus picture dictionary, Kit and Kaboodle Take the Train is perfect for readers who are starting to explore reading. National Parenting Seal of Approval Winner, National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA)

Kit is a hard-working water gypsy who lives and works on a barge along the Grand Junction Canal. When she sets off across the fields one morning to find a doctor for her father, she becomes privy to a kidnapping – a man whose prey is a young boy, Charlie. His shouts lead her to rescue him and she becomes responsible for his safety; it’s an encounter that will change her life forever.Join Kit and her family as this ‘golden era’ world of Edwardian canals and industrial England comes to life. Kit’s Reward is a pacy, gripping tale, rich with historical context and vivid descriptions, that will appeal to readers aged 11 and older.

In her third book, Butters presents a practical yet whimsical primer to outdoor pursuits, from digging up a tree swing to foraging for wild edibles and backpacking with kids. Full-color photographs throughout.

The Language Kit for Primary Schools is a comprehensive toolkit for teachers, SENCOs and teaching assistants who deliver group interventions in order to support language and communication in schools. Key features of the kit include: suggested strategies with clear guidelines to help practitioners to support spoken language difficulties; detailed instructions describing how to run and deliver language groups to maximize effectiveness; and, two intervention programmes including session plans, structured activities and photocopiable handouts, ensuring that everything necessary to run the group is in one place. Programmes are: a ten week programme for use with Key Stage 1 pupils. This may also be used with Foundation Stage children; a ten week programme for use with Key Stage 2 pupils. This may also be used with Key Stage 3 students; suggestions for simplifying or extending every activity, enabling the practitioner to differentiate and meet the needs of everyone in the group; an additional resource bank and activity ideas to allow further development of language groups. Written in a clear and concise style by a Speech and Language Therapist and a Specialist teacher of Speech, Language and Communication, this resource will allow practitioners to give pupils the best possible language support.