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Magnificent Meals 2026 Calendar Bring flavor to every month with the Magnificent Meals 2026 Calendar! Each month, a mouthwatering photo of a classic American-style dinner is showcased, complete with its recipe so that you can cook it at home. From hearty comfort foods to iconic favorites, it's a feast for the eyes and the kitchen. As a special bonus, enjoy a list of delicious desserts-one for each month, making this calendar both practical and deliciously inspiring for 2026.

'The absolute best if you want easy, no-fuss, filling dinners' Ruby Tandoh Cook delicious one-tin versions of your favourite recipes from around the world this winter. Covering all corners of the globe, The Roasting Tin Around the World reworks the greatest hits from each region into quick and easy one-tin meals that are perfect for weeknight dinners, lunch breaks and delicious weekend fakeaways. Rukmini Iyer's vision for the roasting tin series is: 'minimum effort, maximum flavour', and this book delivers with its bold, punchy, and global flavours. It's the perfect way to bring the world to your dinner table this winter. Just chop a few ingredients, pop them into a roasting tin and let your oven do the work. Featuring 75 easy-to-make recipes that make great use of storecupboard ingredients, The Roasting Tin Around the World is the perfect cook book for vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike. Everyone loves the The Roasting Tin series: 'This book will earn a place in kitchens up and down the country' Nigella Lawson 'This book has changed my life' Juno Dawson 'It's a boon for any busy household' Jay Rayner 'Wonderful. So delicious. So easy' Nina Stibbe 'I love Rukmini Iyer's books' Judy Murray, OBE

Agatha Christie's masterpiece, and the best-selling murder mystery book of all time. Ten strangers, apparently with little in common, are lured to an island mansion off the coast of Devon by a mysterious host. They sit down for dinner and a record begins to play. The voice of their host accuses each person of hiding a guilty secret. By the end of the night one of them will be dead. Stranded by a violent storm, they begin to die - one by one. Each of them is guilty. But who is the killer?

This new mini hardback edition completes the series of collectable Miss Marple hardbacks - the first time all 14 Marple books have had their own uniform hardback series. A weekly dinner partyTen amateur sleuthsThe Tuesday Club murders On a quiet Tuesday in St Mary Mead, a group of friends gather for dinner. A policeman, a clergyman, a solicitor, an author, an artist, and an unassuming lady with a shrewd gaze - Miss Jane Marple. Conversation naturally turns to crime. Each recounts a seemingly unsolvable mystery. Each thinks they know the answer. But it's the one they least expect who understands the true nature of each wicked act... Never underestimate Miss Marple 'Billions of readers can't be wrong.' Dreda Say Mitchell 'The plots are so good that one marvels . . . most of them would have made a full-length thriller.' Daily Mirror

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FOOTBALL FANS There's no one quite like Klopp. Players love him, Liverpool fans love him - even those who should hate him, want a hug from him. He's charismatic, charming, a master tactician and his unrivalled passion for his team and the game has made him one of football's most beloved personalities. So, let's face it, in these uncertain times, we all could do with being a bit more like Klopp. The perfect gift for any football fan in your life; from how to make the perfect dinner-party klopptails to cultivating your Top of the Klopps playlist - this is a celebration of football's greatest manager and a guide to winning in your own life. 'All of us have to do whatever we can to protect one another. This should be the case all the time in life, but in this moment I think it matters more than ever.' - Jurgen Klopp

Diese wundervolle Popcornmaschine ist ein echter Hingucker und perfekt für jede Party Hot :The red popcorn machine uses a large capacity heating chamber to make popcorn easily, perfect for parties, dinners and family gatherings. High Speed: Popcorn maker uses hot to make cups of hot delicious popcorn quickly and efficiently. Ease of use: Electric popcorn maker is easy to use, push the one touch start button and get delicious popcorn in minutes, easy to operate. Small Portable: Popcorn machine is compact and small, suitable for apartments, kitchenettes, college dorms or camping, RV travel. Easy to Clean: The home popcorn maker has removable slots for easy cleaning, use a damp cloth to clean the rest of the machine.

Fünf Arme: Mit der Kapazität für fünf Kerzen bietet der Kandelaber Flexibilität, um unterschiedlichen Bedürfnissen und Vorlieben gerecht zu werden Quality Craftsmanship: Der aus eisen gefertigte fünf armige metallkandelaber ist rostfrei, feuchtigkeitsbeständig und robust und gewährleistet eine lange haltbarkeit Vintage-Luxus: Crafted of metal, these candelabras for table centrepieces are chic, modern. mit seiner eleganten weißen farbe und seinem vintage design verleiht der kandelaber jeder umgebung einen hauch von romantischer und luxuriöser atmosphäre Breites Anwendungsspektrum: Der kandelaber eignet sich perfekt für hochzeiten, heimdekorationen, hotels, restaurants und mehr. er ist vielseitig und kann verschiedene umgebungen aufwerten.perfect for everyday use and various special occasions, such as halloween, christmas, meditation, celebration ceremonies, fancy candlelight dinner parties or holiday etc Ideal Geschenk: A perfect geschenk for your loved one, friends or families on christmas, wedding, valentine's day, halloween, thanksgiving, birthday, new year, mother's day, anniversary or other holidays or special events

Die beiden legendären Weihnachtskultklassiker in einem Doppel-DVD-Feature inklusive Dokumentation. 1. Single Bells (1997) Zu Weihnachten entpuppt sich das Familientreffen im verschneiten Landhaus von Luiserl als nervlicher Härtetest. Ihre Schwester Kathi, die eigentlich nach Mauritius fliegen wollte, entscheidet sich überraschend doch an den Feierlichkeiten teilzunehmen. Auch die beiden Omas trudeln ein, was zu heftigen Turbulenzen unter dem Christbaum führt. 2. O Palmenbaum (2000) Ein Jahr nach dem verheerenden, ländlichen Weihnachtsfest beschließen Kathi und Jonas, Weihnachten zu zweit auf Mauritius zu verbringen. Sie haben allerdings nicht mit der Hartnäckigkeit von der Omama und Lilibet gerechnet, die beiden vereinen die gesamte Familie in der Ferne. 3. Dokumentation zur Entstehungsgeschichten der beliebtesten österreichischen Filme. Auf den Spuren von "Single Bells" und "O Palmenbaum" lädt Regisseur und Kameramann Xaver Schwarzenberger zu sich nach Hause ein und erzählt von der Suche nach Schnee, den Parallelen zwischen Fiction und Realität und wie ein Taifun die Dreharbeiten in Mauritius erschwerte. Hauptdarsteller Erwin Steinhauer besucht das Bauernhaus, indem damals die "Familie Moor" wohnte. Außerdem trifft er nach mehr als 20 Jahren erstmals wieder auf Filmtochter "Sissi" - Mariella Schaller - und besucht sie an ihrem jetzigen Wohnort in Gmunden am Traunsee. Schauspieler und Filmsohn Thomas Thurgar begibt sich auf die Suche nach dem Christbaumwald, in dem damals gedreht wurde. Und SFX-Spezialist Willi Neuner zeigt, wie man einen Christbaum fernsehgerecht in Flammen aufgehen lässt. Außerdem erzählen Rudi Czettel (Szenenbild), Angelika Brendinger (Requisite), Christine Ludwig (Kostümbild-Assistenz) und Erika Zizala (Maske) spannende, wissenswerte und lustige Filmgeschichten von den Dreharbeiten. Durch ihre alljährlichen Wiederholungen haben die beiden Filme seither Kultcharakter erreichen können. 2008 titulierte die Österreich "Wer diese beiden Satiren noch nie gesehen hat, ist selbst schuld, denn kein österreichischer Weihnachtsfilm wird jemals in Punkto Humor und Witz an Single Bells und auch dessen würdige Fortsetzung O Palmenbaum herankommen. Richtig kultverdächtig und wunderbar böse sind die Schwarzenberger-Komödien". Im selben Jahr platzierte auch die Heute den Film gemeinsam mit seinem Sequel O Palmenbaum in ihrer Liste der Top-Weihnachtsfilme und befand, dass beide Spielfilme "für Freunde heimischer Produktionen an den Weihnachtsfeiertagen nicht fehlen" dürften. "Kultverdächtig wie Dinner for One und wunderbar böse! Dieser Film sollte alle Jahre wieder auf den Gabentisch kommen," befand Der Spiegel in seiner Rezension aus dem Jahr 1998. Die TAZ bezeichnete den Film als über "Jahre hinweg einzig wirklich gute deutsche Weihnachtskomödie".

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Recipes to match every mood, situation, and vibe from the James Beard Award winning author of Where Cooking Begins ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: San Francisco Chronicle ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time Out, Glamour, Taste of Home Great food is an achievable part of every day, no matter how busy you are; the key is to have go-to recipes for every situation and for whatever you have on hand. The recipes in That Sounds So Good are split between weekday and weekend cooking. When time is short, turn to quick stovetop suppers, one-pot meals, and dinner salads. And for the weekend, lean into lazy lunches, simmered stews, and hands-off roasts. Carla s dishes are as inviting and get-your-attention-good as ever. All the recipes such as Fat Noodles with Pan-Roasted Mushrooms and Crushed Herb Sauce or Chicken Legs with Warm Spices come with multiple ingredient swaps and suggestions, so you can make each one your own. That Sounds So Good shows Carla at her effortless best, and shows how you can be, too.

Cooking doesn’t have to be precise—it just has to be yours. Perfectly Imperfect Kitchen is the freedom-first cookbook for real-life cooks who don’t have time (or patience) for perfection. With 30 flexible “base recipes;” this book invites you to experiment, substitute, and play in the kitchen—because flavor thrives on creativity, not exactness. From soups that morph with the seasons to one-pan dinners that adapt to your pantry, Perfectly Imperfect Kitchen turns every meal into a low-pressure triumph. Because the best recipe isn’t about precision—it’s about joy, flavor, and the freedom to make it your own. No measuring cups required. Just curiosity, taste, and a little courage.

The Hopwicke Country House Hotel, owned by Jude's glamorous friend Suzy Longthorne, is to host an event for the all-male society, the Pillars of Sussex. On the night, Jude helps Suzy serve dinner, and in the early hours of the morning they watch with relief as the guests drag themselves to their beds. ## The next morning, one young solicitor does not come down for breakfast. Jude heads for Nigel Ackford's room, presuming he is feeling the effects of the night before. It soon becomes apparent, however, that Nigel has been spared his hangover, for Jude finds him hanging from the beams of his four-poster bed. And she is convinced that this is not suicide…

Project X Hero Academy is a fully decodable and finely levelled reading series set in a school for superheroes, designed to captivate and motivate all young readers and turn them into reading superheroes. The Super Glooper is in Green Book Band, Oxford Level 5, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 5. In this story, Magnus, the caretaker, is using his super glooper to mend the serving robot. But he slips on a tomato and drops the gadget, causing it to blast blobs of gloop around the dinner hall! Who will free everyone from the gloop? Each book can be used for independent reading, but also contains inside cover notes that include help on developing vocabulary and prompt questions that can be used for guided reading and one-to-one sessions. Full guided reading notes are provided in the corresponding handbook. There are also a range of follow-up activities to support reading for pleasure.

Fall blooms for an explosion of color in the garden. The dahlia is a fabulous cutting flower for the home garden. Cut one bloom, and ten more appear on the plant. Blooming late summer to the first frost of autumn, this native of Mexico provides explosions of color in home gardens. The author’s commentary unearths the dahlia from its Aztec origins and imparts practical, hands-on knowledge for growing and overwintering these tropical plants in wintry climes. Including classics like Café au Lait and lesser-known varieties like Voodoo and Honka, readers will discover a stunning range of specimens from tiny pompoms to heavy-headed dinner plates, to those that resemble daisies, sea anemones, and even fireworks!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic dinner for two! Valentines Day is a day to express your love, and to celebrate the spirit of love. You will love this absolutely wonderful Recipe Book for valentine's day recipes, We have one of the best selections for valentine recipes with 148 all time favorite valentine recipes ... Victorian Gingerbread Valentines Waldorf-Astoria Red Velvet Cake Mock Pink Lady Passion Fruit Mimosa Peaches In Spiced Red Wine Penne Vodka Phyllo-Wrapped Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Pink Cloud Cake for Valentine's Day Pink Frozen Fruit Salad Pink Lemon Angel Cake Pink Mashed Potatoes Pink Peppermint Valentine Mold Pink Popcorn Surprises Pink Shake

In the world of software, endless days are the order of the day. This causes workers to leave very late and return home without time for anything other than dinner and bedtime. Imagine a life in a loop, in which one day dangerously resembles the next one, and the next one, and the next one ... A life with hardly any time for anything other than work: no family, no friends, no recreational activity, so necessary to recharge batteries in this stressful world. That is the life that many workers have and that many others have experienced at some point in their professional career. Through this fable, Antonio Montes Orozco poses the story of Robert, the protagonist of the fable, who is "burned out" for living in a continuous "peak of work." Robert is discovering what has led him to this situation, to draw his own conclusions. You will discover the world of "coaching", the world of "agilism" and you will end up being clear about the five steps that lead to entering the "Work Stress Cycle", and other key principles, such as learning to "eliminate fear from the equation"

"A few paces from me on a lawn flanked by green rasperry canes stood a tall, slender girl in a striped pink dress with a white kerchief on her head. Four young men clustered round her, and she was tapping them one by one on the forehead with those small grey flowers." At the end of a dinner party, the remaining guests drink wine and tell stories of their first love. For Vladimir Petrovich it will be a dark journey into his past, reawakening unbearable memories of his obsession with the beautiful Zinaida; and the cruelty and betrayal that followed. (c) Penguin Books In 1970 Maximilian Schell directed and starred in a version of Ivan Turgenev`s novella. Former leading-actor John Moulder-Brown reads the love story for publisher NoaNoa.

It's New Years Eve day on the ranch, and Slim and Miss Viola are both having second thoughts about their engagement only for very different reasons. Viola returns the lock-washer ring Slim had given her a week before, but before Slim can fix things with Viola, Uncle Johnny asks for his help with a "little job." Like all of Uncle Johnny's "little jobs," this one ends up being a lot more than Slim signed-up for and the day's events put him in a race against the clock. Will he make it to dinner at Viola's house in time to straighten things out, or will Hank and Drover live the rest of their doggy lives without ever seeing Miss Viola again?

For the millions of home cooks who loved Ottolenghi SIMPLE, discover the pleasure of keeping things SIMPLE TOO. It's a noisy world out there, and simple cooking is our solution. Bring Yotam Ottolenghi's innovation to your everyday with 135 new recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Every dish has simplicity at its core and can be made in under 30 minutes, cooked in one pot, or prepped ahead. Whatever your barriers to cooking, this book brings you into the kitchen with a promise that even the simplest of meals can be full of flavor and joy.

Combine vegetables, protein, and whole grains in one dish to make a simple, complete, and nutritious meal with Vegan Bowl Attack! Bowl food. It's a hash tag. It's a buffet for one. It's a way of life. Simple and nourishing, vegan bowls are where it's at. Perfect for workday lunches , simple dinners , and even breakfast , these are meals so good you'll soon forget plates even exist. Bowl-tastic snacks (great for parties) and delectable  desserts are included, too! Inside, you'll find more than 100 one-dish, plant-based bowls that feed every whim and fancy, created for you by author and vegan blogger extraordinaire Jackie Sobon. You don't have to be vegan to enjoy these recipes—you just need to love food! They're hearty and delicious , and sure to please any appetite. We're talking about:   Peanut Butter Pretzel Oatmeal Biscuit Nacho Bowl Tex-Mex Potato Salad Spicy Sesame Brussels Bites Smoky Corn Chowder Bread Bowl Mean Green Ramen Kimchi Bowl with Red Curry Almond Sauce Spicy Sushi Bowl Raw Apple Crisp S'mores Pudding Bowl Grab your bowl, your appetite, and this book, and get ready to dig in! Forks and spoons optional.

On a quiet Tuesday in St Mary Mead, a group of friends gather for dinner. A policeman, a clergyman, a solicitor, an author, an artist, and an unassuming lady with a shrewd gaze - Miss Jane Marple. Conversation naturally turns to crime. Each recounts a seemingly unsolvable mystery. Each thinks they know the answer. But it's the one they least expect who understands the true nature of each wicked act... Never underestimate Miss Marple 'Billions of readers can't be wrong.' Dreda Say Mitchell 'The plots are so good that one marvels . . . most of them would have made a full-length thriller.' Daily Mirror

Jim Delmage and Tara Boerum built Sip and Feast one video at a time, sharing the actual food they make at home, the way they really make it. Their signature no-nonsense, family-first approach shapes every page of their debut cookbook, Sip & Feast: Family Favorite Recipes. Packed with more than 100 delicious, foolproof recipes, this collection blends cherished fan favorites with brand-new dishes created exclusively for this book. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a Sunday feast, these comforting recipes are designed to be both satisfying and accessible. With heartfelt stories, practical tips, and bold flavors, Sip & Feast: Family Favorite Recipes is your ultimate kitchen companion for bringing people together around the table.

It's a multicooker--it's an air fryer--it even has a built-in crisping element! Welcome to your newest all-in-one cooking appliance obsession, the Ninja Foodi. This officially licensed book is the ultimate guide to cooking with the Foodi--with 125 recipes from Food Network celebrity chef Justin Warner who helped test and design the appliance along with full color photos. Finally, a one-step countertop cooking appliance that truly does it all. The 125 recipes in the Foodi cookbook offer air-frying, pressure-cooking, and slow-cook recipes from breakfast through dinner. Approachable and friendly, you'll find guidance for making air-fried French toast sticks as well as perfect Japanese-style omelets; golden-brown and crisp-topped macaroni and cheese; miso-glazed cod; Singapore-style mei fun; crispy-fried chicken wings; taquitos; and even crème brûlée! Eclectic, worldly, and easy enough for every day, The Ultimate Ninja Foodi Cookbook offers something for everyone.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Everybody's favorite grandmother is here to answer the age-old question "What's for dinner?" with 101 tried-and-true recipes, plus genius tips and tricks that make getting dinner on the table even easier From her years of experience feeding her family as a mother of four and now a grandmother of nine, Barbara Costello has perfected her roster of comforting and delicious family-approved meals. Now all the mealtime ingenuity that has been passed down to her, or that she's earned through trial and error, is here in this book, for you! Every Day with Babs will be your go-to dinner resource, with Babs as your surrogate mom or grandma helping to get delicious meals organized, prepped, and on the table in no time, every night of the week. In the pages of Every Day, Babs has done all the thinking for you because with so much on your plate already, you shouldn't have to stress about dinner! The chapters are organized by day of the week, each with a particular theme or cooking method that keeps in mind the rhythm of the week. We all know making dinner on a Monday feels very different than a Sunday, so there are recipes to suit everyone's mood, schedule, and cooking style: Get Your "Sheet" (Pan) Together Monday: Sheet-pan recipes such as Roasted Sausage, Peppers & Gnocchi, Maple-Lime Salmon with Coconut Rice, Lemon Basil Chicken & Couscous, and Family Fajita Night Eat Twice Twosday: Batch cooking at its best, with Grammie's Chicken Cutlets, I Nailed Falafel with Tzatziki Slaw, Sesame Chicken Noodle Salad, and Minnie's Meatballs One and Only Wednesday: One-pot meals such as Warm Hug Bacon Pasta, Salsa Verde Fish Tostadas, Mini-Van Pepperoni Pizza Chicken, and Spinach-Artichoke Rice & Bean Bake Thrifty Thursday: Dinners that use pantry staples, like Cook's Secret Weeknight Beef Stew, Chicken & Rice Casserole for the Soul, Beth's Sloppy Joe Casserole, and Clean Your Fridge Frittata Fri-Yay: Fun crowd-pleasers like Spicy Tuna Sushi Bake, Pimento Cheese Patty Melts, The BEST Fish & Chips, and Reuben Pastry Pockets Low and Slow Saturday: Hands-off slow cooker recipes such as French Onion Soup Pot Roast, Finger Lickin' Good Sweet & Sour Ribs, and Not to Be Missed Moroccan Chickpea Apricot Stew Sunday Supper: Special meals to share, including Lobster Roll Cobb Salad, Pesto Rack of Lamb with Tomato-Mozzarella Salad, and Aunt Louise's Eggplant Parmesan Sweet Tooth: Easy and nostalgic desserts like Babs' Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, Key Lime Icebox Cake, Caramel Apple Crisp, and Scotcheroos No matter how you're feeling by dinner, there is a recipe in here that will fit the bill. Your family will soon be part of the clean plate club and you will be considered a virtual magician in the kitchen, too! Don't panic, it's easier than you think. Babs has you covered!

For the millions of home cooks who loved Ottolenghi SIMPLE, discover the pleasure of keeping things SIMPLE TOO. It's a noisy world out there, so stop, take a minute or two, listen to the soup bubble or the egg crackle... and let simple cooking be your solution. Bring Yotam Ottolenghi's innovation to your everyday with 135 new recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Every dish has simplicity at its core and can be made in under 30 minutes, cooked in one pot, or prepped ahead. Whatever your barriers to cooking, this book brings you into the kitchen with a promise that even the simplest of meals can be full of flavour and joy.

It's a senpai's job to look over his juniors and Kuramochi Ami is a handful! Kubo enjoys having his shy and quiet junior around, but like a little sister, you can't let her out of your sight. Ami is trying her best but keeps on messing up, so to make it up to her senpai, she invites Kubo over to her place for dinner. Once there, Kubo is taken aback by her boldness, and delighted by the amazing meal she's made. While he might be full, Ami's got one more great course which she saved for last! Senpai may be in charge, but it's Ami's turn to show him the ropes!

Welcome to The 75 DAY Hard Challenge Book! THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF YOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE JOURNEY. As you begin your healthy lifestyle journey, this journal will be a valuable resource. The prompts and challenges in this book will help you take action to build and maintain healthy habits that will help you transform your life into a healthier one! The rules of the challenge are very straightforward. You must take six actions or follow each day without compromise or any wiggle room. You have to start back at day one if you fail to follow these actions exactly. · Drinking one gallon of water per day. · 45-minute exercise sessions (one indoor, one outdoor) · Following a diet plan. · Diet strategy (breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner, nutrition advice) · Workout plan (Goal, indoor workout, outdoor workout) · Take a progress Picture Are you ready for a real challenge? Get Your Copy Now!

GET SOLD -- ON YOURSELF! Irrepressible, enlightening -- and extraordinarily successful -- here's Zig Ziglar presented live during one of his electrifying public seminars. This master motivator has adapted his proven techniques for everyone's use -- and endless benefit. One of the biggest excuses people don't set goals is they're not sold on the idea. Zig will sell you -- fast! And convince you that goal-setting is the single most important step you can take on your new road to success. He offers a precise formula for doing just that. Complete with the inspiration to welcome the risks involved, his strategies for boosting your self-image will carry you to the top. Filled with hilarious anecdotes, encouragement and wisdom, Zig Ziglar is the man everyone would want to invite for dinner. That is precisely the personal style he conveys in How to Get What You Want. You will find a dramatic change in your attitude and achievement once you have encountered the inimitable Mr. Ziglar.

"Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion" celebrates the life of one of Wisconsin's most inspirational leaders and activists. Born with an intellectual disability, Cindy Bentley spent much of her childhood at the Southern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled. When she began participating in Special Olympics, she gained confidence as she worked with teammates to earn medals in tennis, track and field, and even snowshoeing. Chosen as a Global Messenger for the Special Olympics International in 2000, Cindy has had dinner at the White House with two different American presidents, traveled around the world, and given speeches in front of thousands of people.

Project X Hero Academy is a fully decodable and finely levelled reading series set in a school for superheroes, designed to captivate and motivate all young readers and turn them into reading superheroes. Slink's Snack is in Red Book Band, Oxford Level 2, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 3. In this story, Slink, the school cat, goes to the kitchen in the middle of the night to make himself a snack, but gets a shock from Miss Baker, the dinner lady! Each book can be used for independent reading, but also contains inside cover notes that include help on developing vocabulary and prompt questions that can be used for guided reading and one-to-one sessions. Full guided reading notes are provided in the corresponding handbook. There are also a range of follow-up activities to support reading for pleasure.

Project X Hero Academy is a fully decodable and finely levelled reading series set in a school for superheroes, designed to captivate and motivate all young readers and turn them into reading superheroes. Ben Helps is in Pink Book Band, Oxford Level 1+, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 2 (Set 5). In this story, Ben tries to help Miss Baker, the dinner lady, using his super-speed, but he ends up going too fast and spilling food all over the floor! Each book can be used for independent reading, but also contains inside cover notes that include help on developing vocabulary and prompt questions that can be used for guided reading and one-to-one sessions. Full guided reading notes are provided in the corresponding handbook. There are also a range of follow-up activities to support reading for pleasure.