Amelia Cobb – The Cuddly Koala – Resource
Amelia Cobb – The Cuddly Koala When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. Zoe’s good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But […]
Refugee Boy – Benjamin Zephaniah – Resource
Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah Zephaniah presents a story about family, identity and loss. Alem is on holiday with his father for a few days in London. He has never been out of Ethiopia before and is very excited. One morning when Alem wakes up in the bed and breakfast they are staying at to […]
Efren Divided – Ernesto Cisneros – Resource
Efren Divided by Ernesto Cisneros Efrén Nava’s Amá is his Superwoman or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and Mía feel safe and loved. But Efrén worries about his […]
Julia Donaldson – The Giants and the Joneses – Resource
The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson Jumbeelia the young giantess loves to hear the old story about the iggly plop who climbed up the bimplestonk to the giants’ land of Groil. Then, one day, she throws a bimple over the edge of Groil. Down, down, down Jumbeelia climbs—right down into the land of […]
Anh’s Anger 2 – Steps and Stones by Gail Silver – Resource
Anh’s Anger – Steps and Stones by Gail Silver When Anh’s friends leave and he feels left out at school, his anger shows up to keep him company. Anh the protagonist of Gail Silver’s previous book Anh’s Anger, is a typical and easy-to-relate-to elementary school-age boy. Embark on a journey of discovery with this wonderful […]
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan…. But for Cath, being a fan is her life—and she’s really good at it. She and her twin, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it’s what got them through […]
We Are All Made of Molecules – Susin Nielsen
We Are All Made of Molecules – Susin Nielsen Meet Stewart. He’s geeky, gifted and sees things a bit differently to most people. His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum. Meet Ashley. She’s popular, cool and sees things very […]
Dianna Hutts Aston – A Nest is Noisy – Resource
Dianna Hutts Aston – A Nest is Noisy – Resource A gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor. This carefully researched Key Stage 1 reading book will […]
Stan & Jan Berenstain – The Berenstain Bears – Resource
Stan & Jan Berenstain – The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone When a dinosaur bone goes missing from the Bear Museum, it’s up to the Berenstain Bears to help crack the case. From the Mummy Room to the Hall of Famous Bears, the detectives seek every possible hiding place. Can Brother and Sister […]
Eye of the Crow by Shane Peacock – Resource
Eye of the Crow by Shane Peacock Sherlock Holmes, just 13, is a misfit. His highborn mother is the daughter of an aristocratic family, his father a poor Jew. Their marriage flouts tradition, makes them social pariahs in the London of the 1860s; and son Sherlock bears the burden of their rebellion. Friendless, bullied at […]
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling – Resource
J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is an enthralling start to Harry’s journey toward coming to terms with his past and facing his future. It was the first book written by Rowling, and she was praised for creating well-rounded characters and a fully realized wizard universe […]
Julia Donaldson – The Giants and the Joneses – Resource
The Giants & the Joneses by Julia Donaldson Every giant knows beanstalks and little people don’t exist. Almost every giant, anyway . . . When Jumbeelia’s curiosity leads her to a real-live bimplestonk at the edgeland of Groil and down, down, down into Colette, Stephen and Poppy’s lives, the children find themselves in BIG trouble! […]
The Lorax by Dr Seuss
The Lorax by Dr Seuss Mister! He saidwith a sawdusty sneeze,I am the Lorax.I speak for the trees. Join the long-suffering crusader and help save the planet! Step into the vibrant world of this delightful tale perfect for little learners in EYFS, where environmental lessons combine with charm and imagination. Genre: environment, kindness, moral Themes: […]
Star Dust – Neil Gaiman – Resource
Stardust by Neil Gaiman Stardust is the story of Tristran Thorn, a young man who promises the woman he loves that he will bring her back a fallen star. But there are others who seek the star, for their own reasons. And then there’s the star herself . . . A beloved fairy tale infused […]
R. J. Palacio – Wonder
Wonder by R.J Palacio I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary […]
Kate Messner – The Brilliant Deep – Resource
Kate Messner – The Brilliant Deep All it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony in the ocean, one person to make a difference in the world, one idea to help us heal the earth. The ongoing conservation efforts to save and rebuild the world’s coral reefs with hammer and glue, and […]
Paulette Bourgeois – Franklin Goes to School
Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark – Franklin Goes to School With his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 colored pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school — until it’s time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school. […]
Markus Zusak – The Book Thief – Resource
Markus Zusak – The Book Thief When Death has a story to tell, you listen. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by […]
Megan McDonald – Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party – Resource
Megan McDonald – Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party Jolly smashing! Could the Moodys really have royal blood? Judy brings her new look to a comical episode about the ups and downs of exploring a family tree. Prepare for a royally riotous time with a delightful reading book for Key Stage 2 that’s […]
Joyce Lankester Brisley – Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy – Resource
Joyce Lankester Brisley – Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside, where life is full of everyday adventures! Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as she has a tea-party, looks after a baby hedgehog and helps to thatch a roof. Explore themes of family […]
Bill Martin Jr. – Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? – Resource
Bill Martin Jr. – Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck–all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Embark on this timeless classic that sparks curiosity and joy in the hearts of young readers exploring EYFS […]
Dr Seuss – The King’s Stilts – Resource
Dr Seuss – The King’s Stilts It’s the story of a devoted king who works hard and plays hard–and whose entire kingdom is threatened when his beloved stilts are stolen and he is too distraught to do his job. Written in prose instead of rhyme (unlike Seuss’s later works), The King’s Stilts nevertheless addresses subjects […]
Jewel Kats – Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair – Resource
Jewel Kats – Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair In a Kingdom far, far away lives Cinderella. As expected, she slaves away for her cranky sisters and step-mother. She would dearly love to attend the Royal costume ball and meet the Prince, but her family is totally dead set against it. Experience the enchantment of the heartwarming twist […]
David Walliams – The Beast of Buckingham Palace – Resource
David Walliams – The Beast of Buckingham Palace It is 2120 and London is in ruins. The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and […]
Ryan Holiday – The Boy Who Would Be King – Resource
Ryan Holiday – The Boy Who Would Be King In 138 AD, Hadrian, the emperor of Rome, chooses Marcus Aurelius to succeed him. He knew no one was born ready for the job, so he arranged for the young boy’s education. The greatest philosophers of the day were assigned to teach him, and all threw […]
