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Award winning
Christmas Poems
Fiona Waters, 2006
96 pages
Why to read
Celebrates festive spirit through charming seasonal poems.
Enhances language skills with rhythmic, rhyming patterns.
Sparks imagination with vivid, picturesque imagery.
Encourages family bonding over holiday readings.
Christmas Poems
Fiona Waters, 2006
The Works 2
Brian Moses, 2002
480 pages
Why to read
Expands vocabulary through varied, engaging content. - Enhances comprehension skills and general knowledge. - Encourages creativity and linguistic curiosity. - Ideal for broadening perspectives in young readers.
The Works 2
Brian Moses, 2002
Someone I Like: Poems About People
Judith Nicholls, Giovanni Manna, 2000
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse relationships through engaging poetry.
Enhances vocabulary and emotional understanding.
Cultivates empathy and respect for others.
Interactive, reflective reading for children and parents.
Someone I Like: Poems About People
Judith Nicholls, Giovanni Manna, 2000
Award winning
See You Someday Soon
Pat Zietlow Miller, Suzy Lee, Suzy Lee - illustrator, Macmillan Audio, Katharine Chin, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Captures the beauty of hope and waiting.
Strengthens understanding of time and patience.
Encourages emotional resilience in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations complement heartwarming narrative.
See You Someday Soon
Pat Zietlow Miller, Suzy Lee, Suzy Lee - illustrator, Macmillan Audio, Katharine Chin, 2022
Award winning
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, S. Federico, Harold Schechter, 2023
118 pages
Why to read
Creative poems spark imagination and creativity.
Engaging themes suitable for children and adults alike.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through rhyme.
Encourages emotional expression and articulation.
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, S. Federico, Harold Schechter, 2023
Award winning
Daddy Poems
John Micklos Jr., Robert Casilla, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the unique bond between fathers and children.
Enhances emotional literacy and expression.
Engages young readers with lyrical, playful language.
Encourages appreciation for poetry and creative writing.
Daddy Poems
John Micklos Jr., Robert Casilla, 2000
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
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia, 1985
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with delightful, imaginative themes.
Builds reading confidence for independent young readers.
Engages children in exploring nighttime thoughts and adventures.
Supports language development through rhymes and structures.
