Easter topic books for EYFS, KS1 & KS2
Easter topic books with fiction and nonfiction suitable for children in EYFS, KS1 & KS2 including titles by Roger Hargreaves, Fiona Watt, Charlotte Zolotow, Emily Gravett, Brian Wildsmith and Kes Gray.
Anna Brooke author page
Anna Brooke biography
Anna Brooke is a British children’s author and former travel journalist. She began her career writing as a film critic for Time Out Paris and authored seven travel guidebooks for Frommer’s. Brooke has also contributed to publications including The Times, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, and the Financial Times.
In 2023, Brooke published her debut middle-grade novel, Monster Bogey, with Chicken House. The book was the winner of the SCBWI Undiscovered Voices competition and was longlisted for the Bath Children’s Novel Award. She followed this with Monster Stink in August 2023 and Two Little Dicky Birds in 2025, both continuing her work in illustrated middle-grade comedy fiction.
In addition to her writing, Brooke has worked as an actress, cabaret singer, and electro-pop artist, composing and performing music for film and commercial projects. Raised in Birmingham and Yorkshire, she spent seventeen years living in Paris.
The most recent milestone in her career is the publication of Two Little Dicky Birds in 2025.
Year 4 reading list for children aged 8-9
Suggested reading books for Year 4 children, aged 8-9. A selection of exciting titles aimed at boys and girls of all abilities in lower KS2. Featured authors include Michael Rosen, Helen Cresswell, Andy Griffiths, Pamela Butchart and Malorie Blackman.
September 2023 book club picks
September 2023’s set of book club recommendations features magic, adventure and fun from Britta Teckentrup, Wilbur Smith, Paige Braddock, Edouard Manceau, Alison D. Stegert, Seb Braun, and Anna Brooke.
The Reading Framework | Series 1, Episode 13
Season 1, Episode 13 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for August 2023 and the DfE’s reading framework updates.
Monster Stink by Anna Brooke
Monster Stink would be a popular addition to any year 2 or 3 classroom. What child doesn’t relate to bogeys and farts? My 6 year old grandson loved it and found it funny as well as ‘ewww’, which was, I think, what the author was hoping for.
Why we shouldn’t ban books | Series 1, Episode 6
Season 1, Episode 6 of the School Reading List podcast. With new book post, 30 great books for January 2023, a look at our year 1 book list and why we shouldn’t ban books.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Spring 2023
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2023. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Bestselling books by Anna Brooke
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