Books like Magnificent Mummies (Blue Bananas)
Good Sports! - a Bag of Sports Stories
Tony Bradman, 1893
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship values.
Diverse sports stories, broadening children’s horizons.
Stimulates interest in physical activities.
Ideal for shared family reading moments.

Good Sports! - a Bag of Sports Stories
Tony Bradman, 1893
Here I Am! Said Smedley (Blue Bananas Level 2)
Simon Puttock, 1997
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story sparks imagination and curiosity.
Encourages creative problem-solving and teamwork.
Approachable characters foster emotional development.
Supports language skills and early literacy foundations.

Here I Am! Said Smedley (Blue Bananas Level 2)
Simon Puttock, 1997
Award winning
Sidesplitters: Yuck!: The Grossest Joke Book Ever!
Martin Chatterton, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor aids in language and cognitive development.
Encourages social skills through shared laughter experiences.
Promotes creativity with absurd, humorous scenarios.
Offers light-hearted entertainment for young readers.

Sidesplitters: Yuck!: The Grossest Joke Book Ever!
Martin Chatterton, 2004
Alien on the 99th Floor (Yellow Bananas)
Jenny Nimmo, 1996
48 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with a fun, imaginative story. - Encourages creativity and curiosity through plot. - Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary. - Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Alien on the 99th Floor (Yellow Bananas)
Jenny Nimmo, 1996
Read with Oxford: Stage 4: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Clare and the Fair and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Martin Chatterton, 2018
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging narratives enhance children's reading comprehension.
Features enjoyable rhymes by renowned author Julia Donaldson.
Encourages language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for transitioning independent young readers.

Read with Oxford: Stage 4: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Clare and the Fair and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Martin Chatterton, 2018
Award winning
Creaky Castle: Tom and the Dark Knight (Creaky Castle)
Tony Bradman, 2008
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, engaging narrative for young readers.
Enhances imagination with vivid medieval settings.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Encourages curiosity and historical interest.

Creaky Castle: Tom and the Dark Knight (Creaky Castle)
Tony Bradman, 2008
One Nil
Tony Bradman, 2017
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating football-themed storyline energizes young readers.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship ideals.
Enhances understanding of goal-setting and resilience.
Engaging narrative supports early literacy skills.

One Nil
Tony Bradman, 2017
Ali Baba and the Stolen Treasure
Tony Bradman, 2005
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enriches imagination and cultural understanding.
Teaches values of courage, honesty, and resourcefulness.
Supports development of problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonds.
