Books by Matt Beighton

In Write It. Level It. Teach It., Matt Beighton shows you how and why writing your own model texts for teaching is so much better.

What disgusting things have you learned in class this year? What happens when a pirate teaches PE? Who are the lost souls of the playground?Tig, You're It! answers these questions and many more in this brilliantly funny collection of poems for children. Based on his years of experience as a primary school teacher, Matt Beighton brings the funniest elements of the classroom to life and dips a toe into the wider world beyond. Teachers around the world will relate to the sharp takes on life at the chalkboard. Perfect for reading as a family or for children experiencing poetry for the first time. Tig, You're It will have children and adults coming back for more.

The war isn't over.Do not make the same mistakes I did...Those were the words her mother had left when Skye Thistle returned home to Earth from her adventures on the distant world of Ithilmir. If only it were that simple.Betrayal, rebellion and war have once again gripped Ithilmir and the source of dark magic has been found. In desperation, the armies of the world are grappling for power.In Skye Thistle's absence, an army of the dead has risen and a golden empire from across the sea is growing in strength. Once again, she is called upon to fight.This time, she's not alone. When the life of her best friend is weighed against that of the world, will Skye choose new friends or old?

This edition uses a larger, more clearly defined font to aid the reading of children with dyslexia or visual impairment. A standard version is also available.Trixie's back at Monstacademy, and this time she's got Mummy trouble!Summer's over for Trixie Grimble and her friends and that can only mean one thing. Mayhem!When a priceless treasure is stolen from the school for monsters, everyone is a suspect. It's up to Trixie, Gloria and Colin to find out who the true culprit is. If they can't solve the mystery in time, the terrible mind-control powers of the ancient curse will be unleashed on Monstacademy.Can Gloria overcome her crush in time to help Trixie and Colin wrap up the case?

Trixie's back at Monstacademy, and this time she's got Mummy trouble!Summer's over for Trixie Grimble and her friends and that can only mean one thing. Mayhem!When a priceless treasure is stolen from the school for monsters, everyone is a suspect. It's up to Trixie, Gloria and Colin to find out who the true culprit is. If they can't solve the mystery in time, the terrible mind-control powers of the ancient curse will be unleashed on Monstacademy.Can Gloria overcome her crush in time to help Trixie and Colin wrap up the case?Also available in a dyslexia and visually impaired edition with a larger, more clearly defined font.

Children learn best through discussion and investigation. The puzzles in this book are bright, colourful and challenging but they are also designed to be conversation starters. Some have more than one solution and they should all spark exciting discussions about how they can be solved. By asking questions and posing additional questions you can encourage your child to explore shape, colour and patterns.However you choose to use this book, the most important thing is to have fun and embrace the colour.Spot the dot is an excitingly colourful puzzle book for young children and adults alike. Featuring twelve different brainteasers, each designed in vibrant colour, spot the dot is a great way to introduce colours and shapes and for engaging those inquisitive little minds. Try to solve all twelve puzzles and find all of the hidden stars!

This edition uses a larger, more clearly defined font to aid the reading of children with dyslexia or visual impairment. A standard version is also available.A magical suit of armour has gone missing in suspicious circumstances and there's only one person who can help to solve the mystery. You!With nearly 20 different endings, exploding fart potions, freezing spells and plenty of other silly twists and turns, The Magic Knight is an adventure that puts you in control of the action. You choose where the story goes by making decisions and following your instincts. But be warned, not all endings are happy!By controlling the decisions your character makes, only you can solve the mystery of the Magic Knight! Roll the dice and control the action as you become the hero of your very own Monstacademy adventure!