This classic is a highly recommended choice of an early chapter book to dip into in storytime in KS1, with short, illustrated chapters that can read as individual stories or as a collection. Amelia Jane is a doll who likes to cause mischief in the toy cupboard when the humans are not around. Can the other toys keep up with Amelia’s cheeky tricks and help her to learn to be kind?
Max worries a lot. He worries about what is around him, what has happened and what might happen. His dog Bob, however, is much more relaxed. Bob teaches Max that the best way to deal with worries is to share them with a friend. This is a gentle story that shows that everybody worries at times and introduces the idea of talking about fears as a coping mechanism. A wonderful book for opening conversations about fears and anxieties with KS1 pupils.
Everyone adores the little cloud as he grows and grows, making all manner of interesting shapes to impress people. But when little cloud becomes heavier and pours down raindrops, nobody seems quite so delighted. But little cloud soon realises that people appreciate his important work more than he thinks. Children will enjoy spotting the fun shapes of clouds and creating their own after reading this gentle storytime introduction to the water cycle.
Moss is the daughter of a Tudor executioner in the Tower of London and her job is to hold a basket to catch the heads of people as they are executed. When Moss escapes, she finds herself in an identity quest that will uncover surprising truths. An exciting and challenging read suitable for readers in Upper KS2 who are able to handle some gruesome details and emotive content.
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