

Macbeth
Taken from a Shakespeare collection for children. Retold by: Andrew Matthews Illustrated by: Tony Ross Age: KS2 Easy approach to...


The Long Walk
Short story that can be found in this book. Author: George Layton Age: KS2 This short story is quite simple to follow, making it very...


Wonderful Earth!
By: Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen Age: KS2 A great picture book for KS2, as it draws upon more advanced topics and combines this with...


Where's my Teddy?
By: Jez Alborough Age: EYFS/KS1 I enjoyed the humour of the large bear being afraid of the little boy and seeking comfort from his teddy....


Lost and Found
By: Oliver Jeffers Age: KS1 I felt sorry for the penguin character in this book, as I thought it was lost and couldn't get home, but it...


The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Author: Jon Scieszka Illustrator: Lane Smith Age: KS2 "Everybody knows the story of the Three Little Pigs. Or at least they think they...


Starting School
By: Janet and Allan Ahlberg Age: EYFS This would be a lovely book to use to introduce young children to the concept of school. It tells...


Tadpole's Promise
Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Tony Ross Age: KS1/KS2 Despite my knowledge about caterpillars and tadpoles, I was shocked when the...


The Pilot and the Little Prince - The Life of Antoine de Saint-Exupery
By: Peter Sis Age: Lower KS2 UKLA Book Awards 7-11 category shortlist 2016 Explores life of Antoine de Saint-Exupery as an author/writer,...


Hercufleas
Author: Sam Gayton Illustrator: Peter Cottrill Age: KS2 UKLA Book Awards 7-11 category shortlist 2016 Main points: Comedic Adventurous...