Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus
The Secrets of Tutankhamun: Egypt’s Boy King and His Incredible Tomb
You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger
The String Family
Freckle & Clyde
The Queen’s Spaghetti
Making Cheeses, Butters, Cream, and Yogurt at Home: How to Make the Most of Your Milk Supply
The String Family in Summer
Ark Angel
String Family Move House
The Wandering Wizard
William the Wizard
Community Magic
The Birthday Cake
Your Own Dairy Cow
The Best of Books and Company: about books for those who delight in them
The Cello and the Nightingales: The Autobiography of Beatrice Harrison
Here’s our selection of books for year 1 to challenge and interest children aged 5-6 in UK primary schools. Handpicked recommendations from teachers and librarians, with titles by Michael Rosen, Julia Donaldson, Jon Klassen, Judith Kerr, Satoshi Kitamura, and more.
Ancient Egyptian topic books for Key Stage 2, including titles by David Long, Emma Carroll, Emily Bone, David Weitzman, Marcia Williams, Joe Todd-Stanton, Laura Wood and Terry Deary.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2020. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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