Get ready to explore the world of William Shakespeare! Your guide is Kit, one of Shakespeare's oldest friends. He will show you around the famous Globe Theatre in London, and tell you the story of the man behind the plays, from his early childhood and his schooldays, to the incredible legacy of his writing. You'll also get to act out some scenes from his best-known plays, including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth! Read on, and you'll discover why Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest writers ever.

The Life and Work of Shakespeare is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
When Finn, Asha, Tess and Rav are transported to the Antarctic, they meet a family of emperor penguins! The penguins help the friends stay warm – but when the dad penguin leaves without finding out where the food is, can Asha, Tess, Finn and Rav help the penguins in return?

Reading age: 6-7 years


Asha is ill! Her dad is looking after her, and soon her friends come to visit too. Can they cheer her up with presents? Asha is Ill is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan!Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.

Reading age: 4-5 years


Asha wants to buy lots of things in the shop – too many for her dad to carry! What does she need them for? Will her dad ever find out? Can I get this? is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.

Reading age: 4-5 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
Finn hates having a bath, even after a football match. Then he and Rav are transported to Japan, where they meets lots of snow monkeys – all having a hot bath! But there’s one who hates bathing more than Finn and will do anything to avoid it … Can Rav and Finn change the monkey's mind?

Reading age: 6-7 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
Finn and Tess decide to help out their busy parents – by cooking them a special feast! Rav and his mum help the twins to plan and cook the meal, and they can’t wait to surprise their mum and dad with the food they've made. But there might be another surprise around the corner that could ruin everything …

Reading age: 6-7 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
Tess and Rav are on an alien planet - and they have super powers! It's great fun being able to run as fast as a rocket and throw giant rocks - but will they be able to help some frightened aliens?

Reading age: 5-6 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
The friends are at the museum looking at a Stone Age exhibition when they're whisked back in time and meet some cave children! The boy and girl seem to need their help, but can Asha, Rav, Finn and Tess work out what to do?

Reading age: 5-6 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
Rav and his family are going to the dentist, but his dad doesn't like having his teeth checked! Can Rav keep it a secret from his dad until they get there?

Reading age: 5-6 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
When Asha and Tess are transported to Scotland, they meet a seal who's too lazy too swim! His mother has tried everything to get him in the water - will Asha and Tess be able to persuade him?

Reading age: 5-6 years


The Harrison family are in the supermarket and Tess and Finn are helping with the shopping. Then their dad drops an egg! Can they catch it before it breaks? Get the Egg! is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.

Reading age: 4-5 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
Finn loves playing football and can't wait to play in the cup final. But when he breaks his arm during a match, he's not allowed to play football for six weeks. Poor Finn! Will anything cheer him up?

Reading age: 5-6 years


Asha, Rav, Tess and Finn are having fun doing to dot-to-dot pictures at school. What will they draw? Dot to Dot is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.

Reading age: 4-5 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
The class are having a great time painting a mural on a huge wall at school with the help of a local artist. What are they painting ... and will it be ready in time for parents' evening?

Reading age: 5-6 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
When Rav and Finn find themselves in Madagascar, Finn is desperate to see a giant chameleon. But there are lots of mysterious creatures to discover - big and small! Can the animals show the boys that you don't have to be big to be exciting?

Reading age: 5-6 years


Asha loves her dad! He's often busy doing things, but today he might just be planning a big surprise just for her... Dad is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.

Reading age: 4-5 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
When Finn and Tess's grandad takes them fishing he can't wait to show them how to reel in a fish. Will they be able to catch anything?

Reading age: 4-5 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
Asha, Finn, Rav and Finn doing an art hunt at the museum! Will the friends find everything before it shuts? Tick, tock!

Reading age: 4-5 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
It's Finn and Tess's grandparents' wedding anniversary! The twins are helping to plan a surprise party for them. Can they get everything ready in time - and keep it all a secret?

Reading age: 5-6 years


Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.
When Mr Edmunds' favourite gnome goes missing, the Comet Street Kids are determined to solve the mystery. But after a lot of searching, it's nowhere to be found. They can't let Mr Edmunds down! Is there another answer?

Reading age: 6-7 years