English Books for Children from Pont Books

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1 Christmas Catalogue 2014 P o n t English Books for Children from Pont Books Available Follow from us on: orders@gomer.co.uk your local bookshop or from Gomer: Pont

2 Picture Books 5 years+ Gelert: A Man s Best Friend Cerys Matthews & Fran Evans Prince Llywelyn and Gelert, his faithful dog, are the best of friends. But, in a wild moment, everything changes... A traditional tale vividly retold by singer Cerys Matthews and illustrated by Fran Evans. Tad-cu s Bobble Hat 6-9 years Malachy Doyle & Dorry Spikes A young boy and his grandad love to walk the hills together. On one walk, as Tad-cu gets older, his special bobble hat is lost. Malachy Doyle s 100th book is a gentle story of love, loss, renewal and the very happiest of memories. 2 E n g l i s h B o o k s f o r C h i l d r e n f r o m P o n t B o o k s

3 Fiction for Children Take a look at Me-e-e! 7-9 years Alex Barr Rhos Evan Farm is buzzing. The dogs, Iolo and Macs keep a watchful eye on things, but there s always so much going on - both good and bad! These short stories capture the mischief and adventures on the farm and in the fields. A Child s Dylan Thomas 9 years+ Phil Carradice An accessible introduction to one of Wales s most famous writers. Published to celebrate the Dylan Thomas centenary it emphasizes the poet s achievement in using memories of his own childhood as inspiration for his work. Available from your local bookshop or from Gomer:

4 Fiction for Children 9-11 years Top Dog Emma Rea Dylan has a whole summer stretching out ahead of him and plans to build a daring bike track around his father s fields. But the arrival of a new boy in the village threatens to ruin everything... A gripping story of determination and hard-won friendship. Charlie Underwood 9-11 years Fights Back Paul Manship Charlie Underwood hopes that he has found a bully-free zone by moving to a new school. But when he comes up against the unfriendly shape of TJ Carver it seems that he has just jumped from the frying pan into the fire... A poignant & humorous story of an unlikely hero. 4 E n g l i s h B o o k s f o r C h i l d r e n f r o m P o n t B o o k s

5 9-11 years The Great Cake Bake Jenny Sullivan When his teacher announces the school s first cake-baking challenge for St David s Day Aled is determined to take part. Life is also full of other challenges too which test him to the limit A funny and sensitive novel by award-winning author Jenny Sullivan. The Bones 12 years+ Michael Prince Ben is adapting to his new home in Caernarfon. As his father renovates an old building they make the disturbing discovery of a child s bones... A thoughtful and engrossing novel about an outsider finding his way in; of a young person working out how to be the person he wants to be. Available from your local bookshop or from Gomer:

6 Gift Books from Pont A Treasury of Welsh Heroes A striking collection of tales about some of Wales s greatest heroes. Dragon Days A rich, colour illustrated collection of magical and wonderful stories and poems inspired by spectacular dragons. A Child s Book of Poems hb A beautifully illustrated collection of poems organised around the twelve months of the year. A Gift for St David s Day hb An impressive collection of poetry, prose and drama celebrating the legend of St David. Tree of Leaf and Flame hb Award-winning storyteller Daniel Morden retells the Four Branches of the Mabinogi. When Granny Tells a Story hb Storytime at Granny s house is always an adventure 6 E n g l i s h B o o k s f o r C h i l d r e n f r o m P o n t B o o k s

7 Bilingual Books for Children / Llyfrau Dwyieithog i Blant Diwrnod Dad-cu / A day with Grandad Louise Marshall Weithiau, Rwy n Hoff o Gyrlio n Belen / Sometimes I Like to Curl up in a Ball Vicki Churchill & Charles Fuge Peta ar Goll / Peta gets Lost Jane Griffiths-Jones Peta Pengwin / Peta Penguin Jane Griffiths-Jones Pan fyddaf i n Fachgen Mawr / When I grow up... Simon Bradbury Pan fyddaf i n Ferch Fawr / When I grow up... Simon Bradbury Available from your local bookshop or from Gomer:

8 Educational Resources Help Your Child: Learn Welsh / Helpwch eich Plentyn: Dysgu Cymraeg Entertaining books created by experts to develop your child s Welsh-language skills. Also available in this series: 4.99 each 8 E n g l i s h B o o k s f o r C h i l d r e n f r o m P o n t B o o k s