Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Beautifully illustrated in two colours, this NEW series from the world of Isadora Moon introduces Isadora’s mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn’t feel like one at all. She’s not very good at waving to crowds and royal headdresses just aren’t her thing – her hair is […]
Home School Book Guide: Ages 3-5
Home Book Guide – Printable Version (Ages 3-5)
Knock Knock Superhero
Pasta Man has run out of Pasta Power. . . Can our young hero help him to get his powers back and defeat evil Madame Chilli, who wants to rule the world with lashings of chilli sauce? With action-packed adventure and bright, detailed artwork, this is the ultimate fun-filled counting storybook!
Reception: 50 Recommended Reads
Best Books for Reception (Children Aged 4-5) *NEWLY UPDATED* We’ve hand-picked a list of 50 recommended books to read with 4- and 5-year-olds. Update your class library or home book collections with our list of best Reception books, covering everything from fashion-conscious flamingoes and super-greedy monsters to dreams of space travel and expeditions into faraway places. […]
Storytime Favourites EYFS (Ages 3-5)
Best Storytime Books for the Early Years We have selected a list of favourite storytime books for EYFS (ages 3-5), which includes books that are particularly well suited for being read out loud to younger children. From the best classroom read-alouds to favourite bedtime stories, browse our list of books that are brilliant for capturing the magic […]
Toys
From dolls and teddies to sticks and balls, toys can hold a special place in the hearts of children. It’s no surprise that the topic of toys and games is always a hit with children, who love learning about toys from the past and toys around the world. We’ve put together a selection of the […]
Dinosaur Books
Best Children’s Books about Dinosaurs Dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures are often a topic of great interest to children. From the terrific T-Rex to the brilliant Brachiosaurus, we’ve selected a list of recommended children’s books about dinosaurs to help you to dig deep into the triassic, jurassic, and cretaceous periods! For young kids that love […]
Diverse & Inclusive Books for EYFS
Best Diverse Books for Preschool and Reception We have selected a list of recommended diverse and inclusive books for children in nursery, preschool and reception (ages 2-5), which feature characters that are traditionally under-represented in children’s books. This list of the best diverse books for children in the Early Years includes books with minority ethnic […]
Superhero Books
The best Superhero stories and superheroes children’s books Get ready to bring out your inner hero and zap into adventure mode with our list of recommended children’s books about superheroes. From caped crusaders and vile villains to amazing everyday heroes and heroines, our list of best superhero stories for children shows that superheroes come in […]
EYFS Booklists (Ages 3-5)
Looking for the Best books for EYFS? Here are our Booklists for Children in the Early Years In educational settings, Early Years usually refers to the phase of development in children up to the age of 5. In Nursery, Preschool and Reception classes, many children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS). Our selection […]
Refugees & Immigration KS1
Refugees and Immigration Booklist (younger ages) We’ve put together a list of recommended texts for primary school aged children. The children’s books on this list can help to explore the refugee experience and the topic of immigration in an age-appropriate way. NB: This booklist is aimed at children ages 4-7. If you are looking for […]
Books About Maths
Maths Picturebooks List Picturebooks can provide an excellent way of engaging pupils with maths. On this booklist, we have picked a selection of the best maths-themed stories that open opportunities to explore a range of mathematical concepts. Many thanks to Year 1 teacher Dean Boddington for working together with us to create this selection of […]
Growing Plants Topic
Growing Plants Topic Booklist (EYFS & KS1) There is nothing quite so magical as the process of watching a plant grow – from seeds and shoots to leaves and flowers. Learning about growing plants is part of the Science curriculum in primary schools, with children learning to name local wildflowers and trees, exploring the functions […]
Reception: 50 Recommended Reads (2021)
Best Books for Reception (Ages 4-5) in 2021 We’ve hand-picked 50 recommended books for 4- and 5-year-olds. Update your Reception class library or home book collections with our list of top reads, covering everything from fashion-conscious flamingoes and super-greedy monsters to dreams of space travel and expeditions into faraway places. Not to mention the odd heroic […]
