Book Recommendations

This half term's book recommendations are linked to some of the themes we are focusing on and celebrating in school and nationally.

For many more reading recommendations by age and interest take a look at this website https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/browse-by-age You can also sign up for a monthly newsletter which is packed with the latest releases to spark an interest in reading for your child with you at home.

Because UKS2 joined Hannah Gold's ONLINE Book launch

The Lone Husky

By Hannah Gold

Set in the world of the internationally bestselling THE LAST BEAR and FINDING BEAR.

This is a thrilling tale of arctic adventure, as April Wood embarks on a long-distance dog sled race across the frozen tundra in the company of a husky with a troubled past.

Perfect for Key Stage Two readers.

Because EYFS have enjoyed Autumn stories

Fox’s Favourite Autumn

by Fiona Barker (Author) and Christine Pym (Illustrator)

Autumn is Fox’s favourite time of the year. But as the days pass, autumn starts to reach its end. Winter is coming … and Fox DEFINITELY cannot let that happen! Join Fox as he tries to do everything to stop autumn from slipping by and eventually learns that each season has its magic. This is a funny and quirky story about the changing seasons with fabulous text by Fiona Barker.

Because Michael Rosen Day is coming soon

The Big Dreaming

By Michael Rosen

The Cold is coming, and it's time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep?

And so, Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness; dreams of homecoming; and dreams of hope. But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming?

Because we've focused on the impact of whales during Biology week

Whales to the Rescue

By Adrienne Mason

In this fascinating and unique book, a marine biologist reveals how whales are 'ecosystem engineers' - animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. Whales do this by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They store loads of carbon in their bodies for decades, even centuries; when they die, they sink to the ocean floor, taking their carbon with them. More carbon in the ocean means less carbon in the atmosphere. And it's all thanks to whales! Now kids get one more reason to love these amazing creatures! Whales are helping the planet!

Because we've focused on conservation during Biology week

The Journey Home

by Frann Preston-Gannon

The Journey Home tells the story of four animals who have all had to leave their home. The animals search the sea for a place that they can live. This book sends an important message about conservation in a child-friendly way.

Frann Preson-Cannon has gripped the attention of all children in this thought provoking book and leaves us with more questions than answers. The animals meet a dodo on their travels who leaves the reader pondering what will happen next and what we can do to help.

Because our whole school value was Caring aNd Friendship

Our Tower

By Joseph Coelho

Three children who live in a very high, grey tower hear the song of a tree calling them. They creep out of the tower, past the cars and lampposts, to the woods that border the estate. There, inside the tree, they meet a tree-grown man who gives them a magic stone. Through the hole in the stone they see their Tower re-imagined. Instead of windows, it has eyes of love. It has an elevator mouth. It has balcony brows.

Adults have forgotten the wonder in the everyday, but these children see that there is power in the smiles of their neighbours and magic in the kindness of others. There is a beauty to the community of their Tower.

Because our Musical Heroes are the Cornish Fisherman's Friends

The Mousehole Cat

By Antonia Barber

The dramatic and moving Cornish tale of Mowzer the Cat and Tom the old fisherman who brave the fury of the Great Storm Cat to try and save their village. A beautiful story to share with younger readers.

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