Books like The Ugly Five
Zog and the Flying Doctors Early Reader
Julia Donaldson, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of adventure and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and helping others.
Enhances vocabulary through rhythmic, lively language.
Supports early reading skills development.
Zog and the Flying Doctors Early Reader
Julia Donaldson, 2017
Award winning
Brick-a-Breck
Julia Donaldson, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, imaginative storyline.
Enhances problem-solving skills with relatable character challenges.
Encourages family bonding during shared reading times.
Supports literacy development with rhythmic, playful language.
Brick-a-Breck
Julia Donaldson, 2004
Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Singing Dad and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Deborah Allwright, 2018
128 pages
Why to read
Develops early reading skills
Engages with fun and relatable stories
Enhances phonetic recognition through rhymes and repetition
Supports emotional and social development
Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Singing Dad and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson, Deborah Allwright, 2018
Award winning
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
Julia Donaldson, 2017
144 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, captivating tale of adventure and fantasy.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in children.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Builds confidence with unique problem-solving elements.
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
Julia Donaldson, 2017
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 4: Songbirds More A: Tails
Julia Donaldson, Clare Kirtley, 2007
16 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary through engaging phonics-based stories.
Fosters early reading skills with simple, repetitive sentences.
Builds confidence in young readers with familiar themes.
Encourages a love for reading with captivating tales.
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 4: Songbirds More A: Tails
Julia Donaldson, Clare Kirtley, 2007
Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes: The Gruffalo Cookbook
Julia Donaldson, 2016
64 pages
Why to read
Inspires culinary creativity in children.
Connects cooking with beloved Gruffalo characters.
Enhances reading through interactive recipe engagement.
Fosters family bonding over food and stories.
Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes: The Gruffalo Cookbook
Julia Donaldson, 2016
The Gruffalo Autumn and Winter Nature Trail
Julia Donaldson, 2015
Why to read
Introduces young readers to the wonders of nature.
Encourages outdoor exploration and learning through playful activities.
Helps develop observational and problem-solving skills.
Fosters a love for the environment and wildlife.
The Gruffalo Autumn and Winter Nature Trail
Julia Donaldson, 2015
Poems to Perform: A Classic Collection Chosen by the Children's Laureate
Julia Donaldson, 2014
160 pages
Why to read
Curated by renowned Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson.
Enhances expressive reading and performance skills.
Diverse range of emotion and character-rich poems.
Encourages family involvement in reading and performing.
