Books like On My Street (Growing Tree)
Day of Rhymes
Sarah Pooley, 1987
144 pages
Why to read
Rhymes enhance phonetic awareness and reading skills.
Creative storytelling sparks imagination and cognitive growth.
Engaging, rhythmic narrative fosters language development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Day of Rhymes
Sarah Pooley, 1987
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
Christmas Would You Rather
Catherine Brereton, Steve James, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging holiday-themed decision-making scenarios.
Encourages creative thinking and personal choice reflection.
Stimulates lively discussions between children and parents.
Perfect read for family bonding during holidays.
Christmas Would You Rather
Catherine Brereton, Steve James, 2023
Award winning
Wet World
Norma Simon, Alexi Natchev, 1954
21 pages
Why to read
Explores aquatic environments through captivating illustrations.
Stimulates curiosity about marine life and ecosystems.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation values.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Wet World
Norma Simon, Alexi Natchev, 1954
Award winning
First Words and Pictures at Home
Ruth Thomson, Jean Claude, Margot Channing, 2018
14 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance language development.
Introduces everyday objects, boosting recognition skills.
Simple, engaging text supports early reading efforts.
Fosters parent-child bonding through reading together.
First Words and Pictures at Home
Ruth Thomson, Jean Claude, Margot Channing, 2018
Award winning
Full of Beans: Poetry for Children
Jo Hudson, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating poetry ignites children's imagination and creativity.
Develops language skills and enriches vocabulary.
Themes resonate with everyday experiences and emotions.
Encourages expression and aids emotional development.
Full of Beans: Poetry for Children
Jo Hudson, 2023
Award winning
Houghton Mifflin Reading: Practice Book Grade K
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
320 pages
Why to read
Tailored for kindergarteners' developmental milestones.
Enhances early literacy and language skills.
Engaging exercises promote reading confidence.
Encourages parent-child reading interaction.
Houghton Mifflin Reading: Practice Book Grade K
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
Award winning
Spotted Yellow Frogs
Matthew Van Fleet, 1998
14 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Story fosters curiosity about nature and animals.
Encourages linguistic skills through rhythmic, repetitive text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
