Books like Baggage
Award winning
Little Boat
Jean Valentine, 2007
84 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with engaging aquatic adventure.
Teaches resilience through Little Boat's persevering journey.
Encourages exploration and curiosity about the world.
Supports emotional development with relatable challenges.
Little Boat
Jean Valentine, 2007
Eight
Xist Publishing, 2019
21 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vivid illustrations and adventure.
Teaches counting and basic math skills interactively.
Encourages early number recognition and sequencing.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing bond with children.
Eight
Xist Publishing, 2019
Daft As a Doughnut
Adrian-Mitchell, 2009
96 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging narrative fosters creativity and joy.
Characters spark connection and self-identity in young readers.
Enhances language skills and cognitive development.
Addresses familial themes, perfect for shared reading moments.
Daft As a Doughnut
Adrian-Mitchell, 2009
Award winning
There's a Big, Beautiful World Out There!
Nancy Carlson, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity about the diverse, vast world.
Enhances understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Boosts empathy through character experiences and journeys.
Supports emotional growth and self-confidence.
There's a Big, Beautiful World Out There!
Nancy Carlson, 2002
Award winning
The Works Key Stage 1
Pie Corbett, 2006
352 pages
Why to read
Foundation for Literacy Skills: 'The Works Key Stage 1' provides a comprehensive collection of poems that are specifically tailored for children in Key Stage 1, helping to lay the groundwork for developing strong reading and comprehension skills at an early age.
Curriculum Alignment: The book is designed to align with the Key Stage 1 curriculum, ensuring that the content is relevant and supportive of the educational standards and learning objectives set for children aged 5 to 7 years old.
Engagement and Imagination: Pie Corbett's selection of poems is chosen to captivate young minds, fostering a love for reading through engaging rhythms, themes, and characters that spark imagination and creativity in young readers.
Teaching Resource: Educators and parents can use 'The Works Key Stage 1' as a valuable resource for teaching poetry, with a variety of poems that can be used for reading aloud, performance, and discussion, thereby enhancing the learning experience in both classroom and home settings.
The Works Key Stage 1
Pie Corbett, 2006
Award winning
Pony on the Twelfth Floor
Polly Faber, Sarah Jennings, 2018
256 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters teach valuable problem-solving skills.
Promotes responsibility and care through storytelling.
Ideal for joint reading sessions, enhancing bond.
Pony on the Twelfth Floor
Polly Faber, Sarah Jennings, 2018
Award winning
City I Love
Lee Bennett Hopkins, Marcellus Hall, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases vibrancy and diversity of urban life.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Stimulates exploration and curiosity about cities.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
City I Love
Lee Bennett Hopkins, Marcellus Hall, 2009
Guess What?
Pam Ayres, 1988
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive questions engage young minds.
Fun rhymes enhance verbal skills and humor.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Colorful illustrations captivate and delight.
