Recommended reading books for children by Jo Simmons

Books for bored children

Last updated on October 11, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Books for bored children! This list of unusually interesting books for children and teens aged 5-14 includes titles by Andy Seed, Robert Muchamore, Colin Furze, Liz Pichon, Jo Simmons and Enid Blyton.

The reading framework - guidance for teachers and schools from DfE.

The Reading Framework | Series 1, Episode 13

Last updated on August 30, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

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.

August 2023 book club picks

Last updated on July 28, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

August 2023’s set of book club recommendations features adventure, mystery and fun from Britta Teckentrup, Andy Jones, N.S. Blackman, Janelle McCurdy, Judith Eagle, Jo Simmons, Kieran Larwood and Sophie McKenzie.

Managing the transition from picture books to short chapter books.

Transitioning from picture books to short chapter books | Series 1, Episode 11

Last updated on June 29, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Season 1, Episode 11 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for June 2023, adventure book picks and transitioning from picture books to short chapter books.

July 2022 book club picks

Last updated on July 1, 2022 by Tom Tolkien

July 2022’s set of book club recommendations features a thought-provoking collection of titles by Anna Hoghton, Derrick Barnes, Jo Simmons, Katya Balen, Kieran Larwood, Kristina Sigunsdotter, Maisie Chan and Natalia & Lauren O’Hara.

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