Book Recommendations

After reading Mrs Armitage on Wheels by Quentin Blake, the children were excited to discover that he had written lots more books when they borrowed this one from Mrs Lang.

Angelica Sprocket lives next door.

Her overcoat has pockets galore!

And you'll never guess what's in them...

EYFS have enjoyed reading The Hundred Decker bus as one of their additional texts linked to their transport theme 'Above and Below'. 

Every day, the bus driver finishes his cup of tea, puts on his jacket and sets off on his route. Every day, the man with the big red tie gets on at the roundabout, the lady with the pram gets on at the library and the noisy children get on at Clover Drive.

But what if one day the driver turned down a new and exciting road, and picked up new and exciting people? So many people that the bus simply wouldn't be big enough? Well, there would only be one solution . . .

This is described as the 'official magical companion to JK Rowling's Harry Potter books'. It is presented as a non-fiction text and in school LKS2 have been enjoying finding out more about topics such as 'Quidditch through the ages' and 'Magical means of travel'. The maps which open out have been a particular hit along with the detailed picture and information about the Forbidden Forest. 

My Name is Mina by David Almond

This chapter book would particulary appeal to UKS2 who have recently studied Skellig by David Almond. They have read extracts in class but I'm sure lots would love to read the whole book

My Dad's a Birdman by David Almond

Another text which would appeal to UKS2 after the completion of Skellig.

Join a father and daughter as they find their wings together and take to the skies in this funny, tender tale.  

Fox Explores the Night by Martin Jenkins

KS1 have been reading fiction and non-fiction books about foxes this half term, this text is the perfect one to consolidate their learning and find out even more about foxes! 

Fox is hungry. She waits until dark, then emerges from her den to hunt for food. Follow her as she pads through the city streets and learns about sunlight, moonlight, and electric light. Shadows grow along alleys and reflections bounce off store windows as Fox moves through patches of light and dark. Using simple, clear language and beautiful illustrations, this gentle story is the perfect introduction to light and dark for budding scientists.