Books About Girls’ Football
Following the meteoric rise in popularity of girls’ and women’s football over the past few years, we are delighted to bring you this list of the best books featuring girls’ and women’s football teams. From historical fiction to non-fiction texts written by some of today’s brightest footballing stars, this list has something to offer all […]
Life Cycles Topic
Best children’s books about life cycles Hatching, growing, changing… this list brings you the best children’s books about life cycles. Featuring butterflies, seeds, eggs and more, this collection covers the life cycles of a huge range of creatures and plants. From favourite stories to fascinating non-fiction texts with vibrant illustrations, children in the Early Years […]
Colours Topic
Recommended children’s books about colours Lose yourself in the glorious world of colours. This collection of books about colours mixes vibrant illustrations, heartwarming stories and fascinating science to offer a range of perspectives on the EYFS colours topic. Rainbows and crayons feature alongside favourite characters to bring the colours topic to life. Brighten up your […]
Festivals and Celebrations Topic
Best children’s books about festivals and celebrations Let’s celebrate! Featuring fun picturebooks and fascinating non-fiction texts, this collection of the best children’s books about festivals and celebrations offers a colourful and insightful global journey. Learn about festivals from a range of cultures and traditions and extend your children’s understanding of important religious celebrations with this […]
People Who Help Us Topic
Recommended children’s books about people who help us Discover the world of key workers! From teachers and bin lorry drivers to medics and police officers, this collection offers a fascinating insight into the people whose job it is to help us. This list offers the best children’s books about people who help us, and features […]
On the Farm Topic
Best children’s books about farms Whether it’s the animal characters who live in the farmyard, the exciting machinery or how farms help to get food onto our plates, this collection covers all aspects of life on the farm in an entertaining and informative way. From fun rhymes about an animal talent contest to informative non-fiction […]
All About Animals (KS1)
Recommended children’s books about animals and their habitats Books about animals are wildly popular with young children. In KS1 Science, children learn to identify and name common animals including those living in the local area as well as animals from habitats around the world. Children will learn to group animals according to what they eat […]
Human Bodies Topic (KS1)
Best Children’s Books about the Human Body In the younger primary school years, children learn the basics of human anatomy, including learning to name and identify body parts and finding out about the senses – as well as learning about basic human needs and the importance of healthy lifestyles. To support children in finding out […]
Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well
Meet Grant the genie, and his best friend – the puppy, Teeny… The third in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator, Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children’s Book of the Week. When Grant starts to miss his old life in Genie World, Teeny has […]
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 […]
Rabbit and Bear: Rabbit’s Bad Habits
Bear wakes up early from hibernation. If she can’t sleep, then at least she can make a snowman. Rabbit has never made a snowman, but he definitely wants to make one that’s better than Bear’s. But with an avalanche and a hungry wolf heading his way, Rabbit soon realises that it might be nice to […]
Book Gift Guide Age 5-7
Books are a wonderful choice of Christmas gifts for children. From timeless bedtime stories and curious information books to festive favourites and glorious gift books, we’ve selected our top recommendations of book gifts for children aged 5-7. We’ve tried to include something for all tastes – look out for rooftop present deliveries, biscuit-loving flying ponies, North […]
Home School Book Guide: Ages 5-7
Home Book Guide – Printable Version (Ages 5-7)
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!
Year 1: 50 Recommended Reads
Best Books for Year 1 (Children Aged 5-6) *NEWLY UPDATED* Our team has selected the 50 best books for 5 and 6 year olds in Year 1. Top up your Year 1 reading collections with our hand-picked list of recommended storytime favourites, laugh-out-loud picture books, animal stories, early chapter books, illustrated poetry collections, non-fiction texts and more. […]
KS1 Booklists (Ages 5-7)
Booklists for Children in Key Stage 1 In educational settings in England and Wales, Key Stage 1 (KS1) usually refers to children in school Years 1 and 2 (ages 5-7). Our selection of recommended booklists for children in KS1 covers everything from storytime favourites and first chapter books to popular KS1 topics like Weather & […]
Recommended Storytime Chapter Books: KS1 (Ages 5-7)
Best Storytime Chapter Books for Key Stage 1 We have selected a list of storytime chapter books for Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 5-7), which includes books that are particularly well suited for being read out loud to younger children. From the best class readers to favourite bedtime stories, browse our list of books that are […]
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 KS1
Best Diverse Books for Years 1 and 2 We have selected a list of recommended diverse and inclusive books for children in Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 5-7), which feature characters that are traditionally under-represented in children’s books. This list of the best diverse books for children in Key Stage 1 includes books with […]
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 […]
First Chapter Books
Booklist: First Chapter Books Finding the right books is essential in helping young readers successfully make the leap into their first chapter books. On this booklist, we have picked a selection of short, illustrated chapter books that are perfect for children launching into independent reading. This collection of early reader books – with colour illustrations, […]
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 […]
Weather and Seasons Topic
Best Children’s Books about the Weather and Changing Seasons Come rain or shine, there’s always a good book to match the weather! From sunshine and showers to hailstones and hurricanes, we’ve put together a list of the best children’s books for topics about stories about weather and seasonal changes. Recommended for children aged 4-7, this […]
Minibeasts Topic
Recommended children’s books about minibeasts Creepy crawlies, minibeasts, bugs or insects – dig deep into the miniature worlds of these fascinating creatures, with over 25,000 of the species found in Britain and many thousands more all around the globe. From bluebottles and butterflies to wasps and wiggly worms, there’s plenty to discover in the minibeasts […]
Space Topic (KS1)
Recommended space books for children Blast off on an intergalactic adventure with our stellar selection of the best children’s books about space. From planets and constellations to spacecraft and moon landings, budding stargazers and future astronauts will find plenty of top space facts to explore in our list of recommended children’s books for space topics. […]
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 […]
Transport and Travel Topic
Transport and Journeys Topic Booklist Toot toot! Beep beep! All Aboard! From buses and bicycles to ferries and flying machines, zoom into the topic with our hand-picked selection of the best children’s books about transport and journeys…
Seaside Topic
Best Children’s Books about the Seaside Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside, oh I do like to be beside the sea! The UK has one of the longest coastlines in the whole of Europe and every home in the UK lies 80 miles or less from the coast. That might be why […]
Castles and Knights Topic
Best children’s books about castles and knights Take a time trip into the past to explore the exciting world of castles. From early Norman defences to splendid Tudor castles, this is a fun history topic to explore with primary school children. Whether you are looking into turrets and trebuchets or drawbridges and dungeons, there’s plenty […]
Fire of London Topic
Best children’s books about the Fire of London In 1666, a famous fire started in a London bakery and spread quickly to burn down large areas of the city. The fire was so impactful that it was called the Great Fire of London. We’ve picked a selection of recommended children’s books about the Fire of […]
Year 1: 50 Recommended Reads (2021)
Best Books for Y1 (Ages 5-6) Our team has selected 50 recommended books for 5 and 6 year olds. Top up your Year 1 reading collections with our hand-picked list of storytime favourites, laugh-out-loud picture books, animal stories, early chapter books, illustrated poetry collections, non-fiction texts and more. Scroll down to find more purchasing options […]
