Autumn topic books for children
Autumn books for children in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 suitable for cross-curricular topics. Including titles by Sam Usher, Lois Ehlert, Ruth Symons, Hazel Maskell, Dianna Aston, Jessica Courtney-Tickle, and Emily Gravett.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Kay Barnham is a British author known for writing children’s fiction and non-fiction. She has written a wide range of books for young readers, including picture books, early readers, and educational titles. Barnham’s work often explores themes such as history, science, and social issues, aiming to engage and inform children through accessible language and engaging content.
Among her published works are titles such as What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? And Other Big Questions for Kids, co-authored with Michael Rosen and published by Wayland. This book introduces children to the concept of humanism and addresses philosophical questions in a way that is suitable for younger audiences. Barnham has also written books for educational series, including topics like environmental issues, citizenship, and personal development.
Her books are published by a variety of UK publishers, including Wayland, Franklin Watts, and Hachette Children’s Books. Barnham’s writing is frequently used in schools and libraries to support curriculum topics and encourage discussion among children about important contemporary issues.
In 2015, What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? And Other Big Questions for Kids was published by Wayland, marking a notable contribution to children’s non-fiction literature.
Autumn books for children in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 suitable for cross-curricular topics. Including titles by Sam Usher, Lois Ehlert, Ruth Symons, Hazel Maskell, Dianna Aston, Jessica Courtney-Tickle, and Emily Gravett.
Rainforest books for children with titles by Bear Grylls, Kay Barnham, Simon Chapman, Kate Messner, Lynne Cherry, Sarah Ridley, Sarah Dellow, Sally Spray, Holly Duhig, John Wood, Kathryn Jewitt, Fiametta Dogi, Mike Clark and Mari Schuh.
Tudor and Stuart books for children including titles by Patrice Lawrence, Terry Deary, Gillian Clements, Michael Rosen, Lindsay Galvin, Philip Ardagh, Lucy Worsley, Michael Morpurgo, Ally Sherrick and Tony Bradman.
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