First chapter books
First chapter books for children aged 5-8 with titles by Michael Rosen, Ross Montgomery, Alex Milway, Katie Jennings, Phil Earle, Francesca Simon, Cornelia Funke, Julie Sykes, Alex T. Smith, and Harriet Muncaster.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Thomas Flintham is a British author and illustrator known for his work in children’s literature. He studied Fine Art at De Montfort University. Flintham is the creator of the Press Start! series, which is published by Scholastic. The series follows the adventures of a video game character named Super Rabbit Boy and is aimed at early readers.
Flintham has also illustrated books for other authors, including the George’s Amazing Adventures series written by Adam and Charlotte Guillain, published by Egmont. His illustrations appear in titles such as Spaghetti with the Yeti, Marshmallows for Martians, and Pirates in Pyjamas.
His work has been recognised by the UK Literacy Association, with Spaghetti with the Yeti shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award in 2015.
First chapter books for children aged 5-8 with titles by Michael Rosen, Ross Montgomery, Alex Milway, Katie Jennings, Phil Earle, Francesca Simon, Cornelia Funke, Julie Sykes, Alex T. Smith, and Harriet Muncaster.
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