KS1 Top reads!
Someone Just Like You- Helen Docherty
Someone Just Like You is a heartwarming picture book celebrating diversity and unity. Through simple text and vibrant illustrations, it shows children from all walks of life sharing common experiences.
Lunar New Year- Natasha Yim
Lunar New Year is a delightful exploration of Lunar New Year traditions. With vibrant illustrations and informative back matter, this book offers a wonderful introduction to this festive celebration. Including 16 extra pages of further information and suggestions for activities, like making dumplings or lucky red envelopes.
Rajiv’s Starry Feelings- Niall Moorjani
Rajiv’s Starry Feelings gently explores the complexities of emotions through the eyes of a young child. The book offers comfort and understanding, while encouraging open conversations about feelings. A gorgeous book that would be lovely to share with KS1 Pupils.
Lower KS2 Top reads!
Doughnuts, Thieves and Chimpanzees- Alex Wharton
Doughnuts, Thieves and Chimpanzees is a playful collection of poems that will delight young readers with its rhythmic language and humorous verses. There’s even a poem about a horse sitting on the loo! Perfect for sharing aloud and inspiring a love of poetry.
The Mightiest Bite- Howard Calvert
The Mightiest Bite is a fun and energetic picture book that sparks imagination and laughter. As animals compete for the title of “mightiest bite,” children will enjoy the playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations.
The Best You- Nima Patel
The Best You is a thought-provoking book that encourages children to embrace their individuality and explore their passions. It challenges the idea of having a predetermined career path and celebrates the joy of learning and discovery. This book invites us to ask children who not what it is that they would like to be.
Upper KS2 Top reads!
The Boy Who Fell from the Sky- Benjamin Dean
Demons are terrifying creatures that fall to Earth whenever there’s a shooting star, and they must be captured before they kill humans.
The Boy Who Fell from the Sky is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of prejudice and acceptance. With a courageous young protagonist and a touch of magic, this book will captivate readers and spark important conversations.
Beastlands- Jess French
On the island of Ramoa there are three great cities separated by the Beastlands: a wild, untamed wilderness that’s home to terrifying and deadly creatures.
Beastlands is a captivating fantasy adventure filled with mythical creatures and perilous quests. This epic tale of friendship and survival will transport readers to a world of wonder and excitement.
Guy Bass- Scrap
When the humans arrive on Somewhere 513, they discover that the robots sent to prepare the planet for Humanity’s arrival have chosen to keep it for themselves.
Scrap is a thrilling post-apocalyptic adventure with a robot twist. This action-packed story explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit.
