Books like The Poet of Piney Woods
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
The Okay Book
Todd Parr, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-acceptance and emotional awareness.
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Simple, powerful messages resonate with preschoolers.
Supports early developmental milestones in understanding emotions.

The Okay Book
Todd Parr, 1999
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: Glow-worms: Teaching Notes
Thelma Page, 2005
24 pages
Why to read
Tailored teaching notes enhance educational reading experience.
Supports development of reading fluency and comprehension.
Encourages interactive and engaging learning for children.
Designed to align with child developmental stages.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: Glow-worms: Teaching Notes
Thelma Page, 2005
By Todd Dunn We Go Together! (Brdbk)
Todd Dunn, Miki Sakamoto, 2013
22 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendships and teamwork.
Simple, engaging language for young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate children's attention.
Encourages emotional development and empathy.

By Todd Dunn We Go Together! (Brdbk)
Todd Dunn, Miki Sakamoto, 2013
Foggy Friday (The Giggle Club)
Phyllis Root, Helen Craig, 2000
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks imagination and creativity.
Fun characters encourage empathy and relatability.
Enhances critical thinking through plot challenges.
Ideal for co-reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

Foggy Friday (The Giggle Club)
Phyllis Root, Helen Craig, 2000
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
Award winning
Care Bears All for You!
Frances Ann Ladd, Jay Johnson, 2004
16 pages
Why to read
Encourages sharing and caring through engaging narratives.
Strengthens emotional understanding and empathy in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.
Supports early literacy skills with simple, clear text.

Care Bears All for You!
Frances Ann Ladd, Jay Johnson, 2004
Award winning
Pumpkin Town! Or, Nothing Is Better and Worse Than Pumpkins
Katie McKy, Pablo Bernasconi, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters exemplify teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Illustrations enrich visual perception and comprehension.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading fluency.
