Inspire their reading journey
Reading in KS1
Book Corners
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Book Corners 〰️
Inspire your class with our carefully curated Book Corners. Each collection includes a range of newly published books and classics that are perfect for sharing over and over again!
The selections have been put together to ensure there is a balance of funny and more serious books covering a wide range of themes and representations of different backgrounds and cultures. We have read every book that is included in our collections and know that your and your children will love reading them!
The 30 best picture and illustrated chapter books of 2025 hand-picked for your Year 2 classroom.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to share with your class and encourage independent reading. We’ve included long picture books, illustrated short chapter books and graphic novels to increase reading stamina and to introduce longer stories in manageable chunks. Fill your classroom with laughter, joy and inspirational characters.
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Support Early Reading with the best non fiction books of 2025!
Get the National Year of Reading off to a flying start by updating your book corners and school library with this set of 30 high quality, newly published non-fiction books.
We’ve carefully chosen our favourite books of 2025 to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 5 - 7. The collection contains lots of beautiful and engaging books with flaps, lay overs and creative ways of delivering information and facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals & Habitats, Climate Change & Recycling, Earth & Space, Plants, UK & Maps, Human Body, Space, Dinosaurs and Important People.
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Transform your year 1 classroom into a world of wonder with this curated collection of 30 vibrant picture books. Foster inclusivity and ignite creativity in your young readers.
Diverse characters from various backgrounds and families enrich learning experiences.
Includes 30 picture books and illustrated early chapter books to engage young readers.
Perfectly suited for year 1 classrooms, supporting curriculum and social learning.
Inspire a love for reading in your young learners with stories that celebrate diversity and imagination. This collection nurtures empathy and understanding in your classroom, one story at a time.
Ignite a lifelong passion for reading in your students with our Year 1 Reading Corner Collection. This captivating selection of 30 picture and illustrated early chapter books is perfect for cultivating young imaginations and enhancing literacy skills.
Includes 30 engaging picture and illustrated books for early readers.
Carefully curated to spark imagination and encourage a love for reading.
Features diverse stories that support the UK curriculum.
Transform your classroom into a magical reading haven where young minds blossom, building foundational literacy skills and a lifelong passion for books.
Spark curiosity and promote inclusivity in your Year 1 classroom with our expertly curated collection of picture and early chapter books.
Includes 30 specially selected picture and early chapter books.
Features diverse themes and characters to promote kindness and empathy.
Inspires a love for reading and care for the world among Year 1 students.
Create a vibrant learning environment where young minds can explore the world through diverse stories, fostering compassionate and thoughtful future generations.
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Inspire young minds with our Year 2 Book Corner Collection—a curated selection of 30 books designed to nurture kindness and empathy in kids while igniting their imagination.
Contains 30 handpicked picture and chapter books ideal for Year 2 students.
Features themes of kindness, empathy, and environmental care.
Diverse characters and stories that engage young readers.
Foster a love for reading while teaching valuable life lessons about compassion and our environment. This collection makes storytelling a meaningful journey for children, parents, and teachers alike.
Ignite your classroom's love for reading with our Year 2 Book Corner Set—a vibrant collection that bridges the gap between picture books and chapter books.
Includes 30 carefully curated books for Year 2 students.
Features a mix of engaging picture books and illustrated chapter books.
Designed to increase reading stamina and prepare for independent chapter book reading.
This set inspires a lifelong love of reading, nurturing curiosity and imagination in every child.
Transform your Year 2 book corner with this beautifully curated collection of 30 diverse and engaging books. Encourage young readers with stories that both challenge and support their growing skills.
Includes 30 carefully selected books for Year 2 students.
Features a mix of picture books, graphic novels and illustrated chapter books.
Covers a diverse range of themes and characters so every child sees themselves represented in the books they read.
Transform reading time into an adventure that embraces diversity and fosters empathy. This collection will ignite curiosity and love for stories, encouraging children to engage with different perspectives.
Keep your library or book corner up-to-date with the very best books of 2024.
This curated selection features a diverse array of stories that ignite curiosity, inspire imagination and foster a love for reading. Each book in this collection has been thoughtfully chosen to cater to the interests and needs of Year 1 children. We’ve included a selection of vibrant picture books and lots of early chapter books with short chapters and colour illustrations throughout that will help develop reading stamina in your more confident readers. From heartwarming tales of friendship and kindness to adventurous journeys through fairy tales and gaming worlds, there’s something for every budding reader to enjoy independently or to share with your class at the end of a busy day.
There are 30 titles in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Support Early Reading with hand-picked books for children aged 7+.
Keep your book corner up-to-date with this set of 30 high quality, newly published non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 5 - 7. The collection contains lots of beautiful and engaging books with flaps, lay overs and creative ways of delivering information and facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals & Habitats, Oceans, Festivals, Inspirational People, Music, Space, Art, Human Body, Geography & Dinosaurs.
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Keep your book corner up-to-date with this set of 30 high quality, newly published non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 5 - 7. The collection contains lots of beautiful and engaging books with flaps, lay overs and creative ways of delivering information and facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals, Oceans, Our Earth, Conservation, Trees, Migration, Habitats, Important People, Racism, Celebrating Other Cultures, Space, Volcanoes, The Human Body, Money, Dinosaurs & Castles.
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Support Early Reading with hand-picked books for children aged 7+.
This collection of colour illustrated early chapter books is the perfect bridge for Year 1 & 2 children who are making the leap from picture books to longer stories. They also work really well in supporting less confident Year 3 & 4 readers.
We know that this is often the time when children get turned off from reading because the vocabulary is too hard & they don’t have enough reading stamina to get through a whole chapter. It is so important to keep our little ones engaged, enjoying reading and inspired to pick up books. These stories have been chosen for their exciting plots & funny characters, short chapters, accessible font and vivd illustrations. They are the perfect start to independently reading & understanding ‘big’ books. In this collection, we have included lots of each series so once you get a child hooked, they can keep going!
There are a whooping 103 books in this collection. Scroll through the see them all!
As with all our collections, we work hard to ensure there is a diverse representation of characters and families.
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Our Favourite Collections are designed to be used in the year above their titles eg. The Reception Favourites has been put together for Year 1 children to enjoy.
This allows children the opportunity to enjoy the repetition of books they loved last year and will entice them into your book corner where they will come across lots of lovely new books too. ‘At the start of the school year, it is also worth including around 20 of the children’s favourites from the previous year.’ (DfE Reading Guidance)
This collection of 25 high quality books have been selected for their enduring appeal to Year 1 children. This box is curated to ensure your Year 2 children are able to access their favourite stories from the previous academic year.
Our Favourite Collections are designed to be used in the year above their titles eg. The Reception Favourites has been put together for Year 1 children to enjoy.
This allows children the opportunity to enjoy the repetition of books they loved last year and will entice them into your book corner where they will come across lots of lovely new books too. ‘At the start of the school year, it is also worth including around 20 of the children’s favourites from the previous year.’ (DfE Reading Guidance)
This collection of 25 high quality books have been selected for their enduring appeal to Year 2 children. This box is curated to ensure your Year 3 children are able to access their favourite stories from the previous academic year.
This set of 22 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 5 - 7. The collection contains lots of beautiful and engaging books with flaps, fold-outs and creative ways of delivering information and facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals, Space, Our World, Important People, UK, History, Maths, The Body, Families, Dinosaurs and Football.
This set of 22 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 5 - 7. The collection contains lots of beautiful and engaging books with flaps, fold-outs and creative ways of delivering information and facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Space, Climate Change, Our World, Important People, Music, Maths, Racism, Friends, Animals, Dinosaurs and the Human Body.
This set of 22 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 5 - 7. The collection contains lots of beautiful and engaging books with flaps, fold-outs and creative ways of delivering information and facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals including migration, Important People, Transport, Plants, DNA, Space, How Things Work, Self-confidence, Our Place in the World.
Recommended Read Collections
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Recommended Read Collections 〰️
55 Recommended Reads for Year 1 children
Encourage independent reading with 55 brilliant books for children aged 5 & 6. We’ve chosen the best books for Reception children and organised them in to genres to encourage them to read widely and to discover their new favourite authors and series’.
A delightful selection of picture and chapter books designed to captivate and inspire Year 1 readers! This carefully curated collection offers a blend of vibrant illustrations and engaging stories that encourage a love for reading. From whimsical adventures featuring lovable characters to charming tales that teach valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the world around us, each book has been chosen to instil a love of stories. Perfect for both independent reading and shared storytime, these titles not only align with the Year 1 curriculum but also celebrate diversity and curiosity, making every reading session a journey of discovery. Explore the pages of these delightful books and watch imaginations soar!
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Recommended Reads are available for Reception - Year 9.
55 Recommended Reads for Year 2 children
Encourage independent reading with 55 brilliant books for children aged 6 & 7. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 2 children and organised them in to genres to encourage them to read widely and to discover their new favourite authors and series’.
Buy the full set by clicking the link below or get in touch if you would like a bespoke collection.
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Recommended Reads are available for Reception - Year 9.
Class Texts
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Class Texts 〰️
We would recommend this book to be taught in Year 2 or 3.
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker ... Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable.
Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbrush and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons… The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting series.
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'Dear Uncle Morton. You'd better get on a plane right now and come back here. Your dragon has eaten Jemima.' It had sounded so easy: Edward was going to look after Uncle Morton's unusual pet for a week while he went on holiday.
But soon the fridge is empty, the curtains are blazing, and the postman is fleeing down the garden path.
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For kids who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like...
Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy and he loves to pit his skills against King Viking who hates fun and happiness and wants to steal Singing Dog and bring sadness to Animal Town FOR EVER!
Can Sunny help Super Rabbit Boy get to Level 6 and rescue Singing Dog and restore joy to Animal Town? Only if he defeats the Robot Army, dodges the Robo-Crabs and Lakes of Lava before battling King Viking himself!
Has Sunny got the skills? Has Super Rabbit Boy eaten enough super magical carrots (SPOILER: origin story)? You'll have to read and find out... The first in a full-colour series of graphic novels about - and for - kids who love gaming! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time!
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Henry's got a secret ... a big one! And he doesn't know what to do with it. Grandpa suggests he should keep it under his hat - and he's got just the hat for the job.
But when Henry puts it on he discovers that Grandpa has some secrets of his own!
A lyrical and heart-warming story celebrating the magical bond between a child and a grandparent, with full colour illustrations on every page.
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Honey is a young bee buzzing with ambition, who can't find her role in her small hive. Just when she thinks she's found a job she likes, a swarm threatens the whole hive! Honey makes her escape, and discovers a rooftop paradise at the top of a tower block - the perfect place to set up a new hive. Fighting off a swarm of angry wasps, and working together with her friends, Honey saves the day and builds a new home for her and her community!
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Marvin is an ordinary boy who loves spending time with Grandpa, reading comics, and making science experiments with his best friend Joe. But everything changes when he discovers a mysterious superhero suit hidden in the attic… to his amazement, Marvin learns that he is next in a long line of superheroes. Now the time has come to meet his destiny!
When the Science Fair is thrown into chaos by super-villain Mastermind and her giant robot, Marvin is the only one who can stop them. Will Marvin be brave enough to step into his power-and into his superhero suit-to become the great and marvellous superhero Marv?
The first book in a powerful series of one boy's journey to unlock the superhero within.
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Plop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing - he is afraid of the dark. "Dark is nasty" he says and so he won't go hunting with his parents. Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring.
Perhaps there is magic in the dark after all . . .
Filled with gentle humour and giving comforting reassurance to nightime fears and anxieties, Jill Tomlinson's animal bedtime stories have been enjoyed by children for decades. This edition of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.
A moving, lyrical picture book about a shy child unlocking the power of their own voice through poetry, with the helping hand of an extra special teacher, written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho.
This beautifully illustrated, powerful and heartwarming text shows children that everyone's voice can be powerful and beautiful, however small. Follow a child who is so shy she doesn't speak. With the encouragement on an enchanting and magical teacher, she writes a poem. But a poem is meant to be read aloud! She musters all her courage, stands at the front of the class and shows her classmates that she does have a voice. And her voice is BEAUTIFUL!
The perfect way to encourage empathy in young children and show shy children how to feel brave, this beautiful story will delight readers time and time again.
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A universal and empowering story about conquering your fears, from Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen. Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the same house as Laszlo but mostly it spends its time in the basement.
It doesn't visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does…
Join Lazlo on his journey to meet the dark, and find out why it will never bother him again. With emotional insight and poetic economy, two world-renowned talents of children's literature bring to light a powerful story about overcoming fears.
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When Tessa writes a love letter to the Earth, it's the beginning of a glorious adventure.
She blows bubbles with whales, soars with birds and joins in with the noisy rainforest hullabaloo! Tessa wants everyone to know how special our planet is. She believes that there is a chance to save the Earth if enough of us share the message...
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The perfect introduction to the legendary world of dragons, The Dragon Machine uses a clever mix of text and illustrations to describe how George, a young, overlooked boy, becomes aware of dragons hiding all around him.
But when it becomes apparent that they don't belong in George's ordinary world, he endeavours to do the best for his new friends and find them the home they deserve. A heart-warming and magical tale from award-winning illustrator, Helen Ward.
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A fiery story about friendship and asking for help from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett.
One day Alex finds a dragon living in the cupboard under the stairs. Luckily he knows just what to do. He writes letters to lots of different people - including the fire brigade and the butcher- to ask how he should take care of his surprise visitor.
Children will love opening the five envelopes and reading the hilarious letters to Alex and then following his magical adventure with his new fiery friend.
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Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution to a crayon-based crisis in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way.
Poor Duncan just wants to colour in. But when he opens his box of crayons, he only finds letters, all saying the same thing: We quit! Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown, Blue needs a break from colouring in all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other. The battle lines have been drawn. What is Duncan to do?
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In this empowering picture book by award-winning author Caryl Hart, one small girl inspires her whole village to plant a beautiful forest on the mountain. When a little girl's grandad shows her a picture of what the great, grey mountain used to look like, she can't wait to plant a new forest and for the animals to return. Although the girl soon realises growing trees isn't easy, she doesn't give up.
After many weeks, a little patch of green appears on the mountain and gives the whole village hope. Then, one day, a terrible storm comes tearing up the valley, destroying every single one of the girl's saplings. Has all her hard work been for nothing? Or has it inspired those around her to share her dream?In this lyrical and hopeful picture book, one girl's imagination, determination and positivity motivates a whole community to work together to create something amazing that will last forever.
With subtle addresses to the reader, children and grown-ups will feel empowered to tackle global issues such as deforestation and realise that, in the words of Greta Thunberg, 'No one is too small to make a difference'.
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This deceptively simple picture-book by father-and-son duo Dan and Finn Ojari uses bold, stylish art, rhyming call-and-response text, and clever cut-through holes that play with shape and colour to create a deeply satisfying read-aloud experience for children of two and up and their adults. Through the hole in the page, you might see a plum .
. . or a spider .
. . or a spoon.
But turn the page to see the full picture and – SURPRISE! – it's something unexpected: the moon, a tiger, even a hippo’s bum! A delightfully clever picture book full of visual tricks and rhyming reveals to inspire wonder while making you chuckle.
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Meet Izzy Gizmo - a fabulously feisty character from Pip Jones brought brilliantly to life with exuberant and detailed illustrations from the best-selling illustrator Sara Ogilvie.
Izzy Gizmo, a girl who LOVED to invent, carried her tool bag wherever she went in case she discovered a thing to be mended, or a gadget to tweak to make to make it more splendid. Izabelle Gizmo just loves to invent, but her inventions never seem to work the way she wants them to.
And that makes her really CROSS! When she finds a crow with a broken wing she just has to help. But will she be able to put her frustrations to one side and help her new friend to fly again?
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A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse. Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes ... and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion!
A modern classic, The Lion Inside is an absolute must to share with your class.
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There once was a boy... and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him.
But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole. But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after all...
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Meerkat Mail is a brilliant picture book from Emily Gravett, the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. It has wonderfully detailed, witty artwork and a giant, glossy postcard flap to lift on every spread. Sunny the meerkat lives with his enormous family in the Kalahari desert.
They are all very close… so close, in fact, that one day Sunny decides it's just too crowded and packs his bags. He's off to visit his mongoose cousins. But from the watery world of the Marsh Mongoose to the nocturnal lifestyle of the Malagasy Mongoose, Sunny just doesn't fit in.
And who's that shadowy figure who seems to be following him around? There's so much to enjoy, from the newspaper cuttings on the endpapers to the wittily accurate information about each mongoose species Sunny visits on his journey. With seven giant glossy postcards attached to the pages, this beautiful book is rich with comic detail and will keep any child entertained for hours.
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Nibbles is a very naughty book monster - he's chomping, munching and nibbling his way through fairytales that don't belong to him! Can you help catch him and put him back in his own story? Children will love to lift the flaps, peek through the peep holes, and chase Nibbles through a fantastical world of books, in this quirky story, exquisitely illustrated by Emma Yarlett. Jam-packed full of your kids' favourite fairy tales including Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
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Clement C. Moore's much-loved classic Christmas poem The Night Before Christmas is brought to life in this gorgeous picture book, which includes a three song CD recorded by award-winning performers Peter, Paul and Mary. The magical artwork by Eric Puybaret is sure to bring visions of sugarplums to everyone's head.
The perfect poem to share at Christmas with your class.
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The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends! Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this bestselling rhyming story will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter.
Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log. Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling!
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Once upon a silent night, a stable stood. A star shone bright. It is midnight on Christmas Eve, and a child is about to be born in a stable.
How can the creatures help? First, the cow offers up his manger, and the donkey gives his hay. The doves will sing the babe to sleep, the trees will watch over him, and the moon will fill his dreams with silver light. It's a moment of magic, as a little child enters the world and brings with him the most precious gift of all: love.
A beautiful and timeless retelling of the nativity story, with a lyrical rhyming text and luminous illustrations, this book is perfect for sharing with your class this December.
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No matter how hard she tries, Triangle doesn't roll like the circles, or stack like the squares...so she sets off to find friends that look exactly like her.
But when she finds the other triangles, playtime isn't as fun. She misses the shapes that roll and stack; she misses being different. So she starts a new quest, one that gets all of the different shapes playing and having fun together!
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This quirky reinvention of Jack and the Beanstalk is the perfect picture book for any princess who wants to be the hero of her own tale.
Princess Sophie is very resourceful sort of princess. And when the grumpy old giant at the top of beanstalk keeps everyone awake all night every night, she wonders if her favourite book of fairy tales might have the answer. She bravely climbs the beanstalk and first takes a tasty bowl of porridge, then a teddy to cuddle and even a cosy blanket, all to help the giant sleep. But, oh dear, nothing works until finally Sophie hits upon the perfect thing . .. the giant needs a story! Everyone can now sleep happily ever after but when Sophie then teaches the giant how to read himself, it really proves that there's nothing like a good bedtime story.
This feminist rhyming story by award-winning author Caryl Hart is perfect for princesses and princes who don't need rescuing.
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A reassuring and sensitive book - the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries from the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival.
Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? A perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children's bookshelves. From Tom Percival's bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be.
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An irresistible festive story from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett, with hilarious letters and parcels to open.
Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him a letter, he just can't work out what she wants as her gift. Will Santa manage to find Amy the right present in time for Christmas Eve?This joyous story sparkles with Emma Yarlett’s vibrant illustrations and quirky humour.
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Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman!
After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life!Together they fly through the night sky on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home... This edition of the classic tale from Raymond Briggs features stunningly rendered new artwork based on the 1982 film, alongside beautifully written story narration.
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"Plastic bags don't belong in the sea!"
Everybody has a taste for Stanley - and the other ocean creatures just keep mistaking him for a delicious treat - but this is no ordinary jellyfish. Most jellyfish have dangly-gangly tentacles, but Stanley has two handles... Other jellyfish have a magical glow, but Stanley has stripes...
Because Stanley (spoiler alert) is a plastic bag!
A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to the issues of plastic in our oceans.
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The heartwarming modern classic from the number one bestselling author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler perfect for sharing at Christmas.
'Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.' But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire!
Will he ever get back to the family tree in time for Christmas? Perhaps Santa can help...
A modern classic picture book about family, courage and adventure. Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot.
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Topic Collections
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Topic Collections 〰️
Get Into Reading with the National Year of Reading and celebrate the 2026 World Cup with these brilliant football themed books.
We’ve got fantastic non fiction books about the biggest stars in football and tips to learn how to improve footballing skills. Engage your whole class with our favourite football themed picture books and illustrated chapter books!
There are 18 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Inspire young learners to explore the amazing world of animals with this thoughtfully curated collection of books for KS1 classrooms and primary school libraries. Featuring a wonderful mix of engaging non-fiction and beautifully illustrated stories, this hand-picked selection introduces children to animals from around the world and the habitats they call home.
The collection includes exciting books about animal life cycles, growth and change helping children develop an understanding of living things and the natural world. Children can also discover the work of famous naturalists and wildlife presenters David Attenborough and Jane Goodall whose inspiring stories encourage curiosity, care for nature, and a lifelong love of wildlife.
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Spark curiosity and support the science curriculum with this hand-picked collection of engaging books all about minibeasts for Key Stage 1 children.
Carefully selected for teachers and classrooms, this exciting collection introduces children to the fascinating world of insects, bees, spiders, and other tiny creatures while developing understanding of habitats, lifecycles, and the vital role insects play in our ecology.
Perfect for topic work, reading corners, and cross-curricular learning, these books encourage observation, questioning, and a lifelong interest in the natural world.
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20% discount off RRP.
Discover the wonders of the natural world with this carefully curated collection of books about living things and their habitats for KS1 classrooms and primary school libraries. Filled with engaging non-fiction and beautifully illustrated stories, this hand-picked selection introduces children to the animals and environments that make our world so fascinating.
The collection explores a wide range of habitats including forests, oceans, ponds, deserts, jungles, and polar regions, helping children understand how living things survive and adapt to their surroundings. Pupils can also begin to explore exciting concepts such as migration, hibernation, and simple examples of animals helping one another through symbiosis, all presented in an accessible and engaging way for younger readers.
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Dive into a world of underwater discovery with our carefully curated collection of ocean and marine life books, specially selected for KS1 classrooms and primary school libraries. From colourful coral reefs and fascinating sea creatures to ocean habitats and conservation themes, these engaging titles inspire curiosity, imagination, and a love of reading.
Perfect for topic-based learning, guided reading, and independent exploration this hand-picked collection supports early science and geography learning while helping children build vocabulary, comprehension, and knowledge about the natural world. Featuring age-appropriate non-fiction and beautifully illustrated stories, the collection encourages young learners to ask questions, explore new ideas, and develop an appreciation for our oceans and the creatures that live within them.
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This brilliant collection has been put together to support your KS1 children in their Science topic: The Human Body.
We’ve included lots of exciting, interactive books with flaps and overlays to help your class visualise how their body works. Your class will learn: the parts of the human body and how they fit together; the importance of hygiene and the role Florence Nightingale had in preventing the spread of disease; where their food comes from and how it is digested and about their senses.
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Introduce your class to the wonderful world of art and design with this fantastic collection of fiction & non-fiction books.
Inspire your budding artist with stories about world-famous artists & designers and their works. Take a walk through the history of art right up to present day and learn artistic skills along the way.
We’ve included a selection of inspiring stories celebrating the power of art and encouraging everyone to have a go at creating their own pieces.
This collection contains 19 books. Scroll through to see them all.
Available to pre-order. This collection will be released in mid-April.
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Join the adventure with this vibrant collection of stories and non-fiction designed for children in Key Stage 1 that explores the fascinating world of careers and the inspiring people who pursue them. Through engaging narratives and colourful illustrations, children will discover the importance of hard work, creativity, and perseverance. Perfect for sparking conversations about aspirations, this collection encourages children to imagine their future possibilities and inspires them to reach for the stars.
There are 25 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Discover an inspiring collection of stories designed for Key Stage 1 children that explore the core British values of equality, community, and democracy. Each book in this engaging series introduces young readers to essential concepts through relatable characters and captivating narratives. Children will learn about the importance of treating everyone fairly, the strength found in diverse communities, and the power of their own voices in a democratic society. With colourful illustrations and accessible language, these stories foster understanding and promote discussions that encourage respect, cooperation, and active participation.
There are 25 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Celebrate our rich diversity with this vibrant collection of fiction & non-fiction books curated to introduce children in EYFS and KS1 to world religions and festivals.
Each book offers a thoughtful exploration of beliefs, traditions, and the joyful events that bring communities together told from a child’s perspective. With colourful illustrations and age-appropriate language, these stories foster understanding and respect for different cultures. From Diwali’s sparkling lights to Ramadan’s spirit of giving, children will learn the significance behind each festival and the universal themes of kindness, gratitude, and community.
There are 28 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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This collection of fabulous books rips up the rule book and re-writes traditional fairy tales for a modern audience.
Whisk your class away on familiar adventures with hilarious twists: discover the friendly wolves, kind witches and fearless princesses. We love the positive representation of girls in these stories who are brave, independent and intelligent. With main characters representing a range of cultures and families, these fairytales are perfect for sharing with your little ones at the end of they day or as a class text.
There are 27 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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This beautiful collection of poetry has been put together to project confidence, inspire happiness and make your class laugh. We’ve included a selection of anthologies and individual poems on a selection of themes that your class will love and will link to your curriculum. Dinosaurs to Animals and Water to Celebrations; you’ll find the perfect poem to share with your class.
This collection includes 29 poetry books. Scroll through to see them all!
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Discover the joy of music with this an engaging collection designed for children in Key Stage 1. This vibrant collection introduces your class to the magical world of melodies, rhythms, and instruments through colourful illustrations, fascinating stories and the sounds of real orchestras. Find out more about famous performers, composers and delve into the fascinating life of Evelyn Glennie. Perfect for sharing during music lesson and story time, these books encourage creativity, enhance listening skills, and foster a lifelong appreciation for music. Join us on a musical journey that ignites imagination and inspires the next generation of musicians!
There are 20 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Take your class back in time to the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs with this roar some collection of fiction & non-fiction books.
These wonderful books will transport your children to a very different world where they can learn the names, features & abilities of hundreds of dinosaurs; visualise the evolution & final days of the dinosaurs; discover other prehistoric beasts & plants; find about the life and work of Mary Anning and understand the different species across the globe. Our non-fiction selection includes exciting & innovative presentation of facts including infographics & using a magic torch to discover dinosaurs around the world! We’ve even chosen some poetry, class stories and early chapter books to use in your English lessons!
There are 23 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and find out about his place in history in this fascinating collection of books about royalty and castles.
Journey across the world and throughout history to find out about the world’s most interesting castles, who lived in them, the battles to conquer them and the weapons that defended them. Discover a world of fabulous feasts, poo-filled moats and life under siege.
Inspire. your class with these fantastic stories and non-fiction books that show them real-life application of maths skills. Learn about famous mathematicians, how to manage pocket money and why maths skills and important. As well as lots of books about number and shape, we’ve included books to help children master telling the time and their times tables.
There are 28 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Educating our children about the importance of looking after our planet has become a necessity and we know many of our schools are creating their own curriculums and topics to ensure this is given a high priority.
We’ve created this lovely collection of books to support your teaching of Climate Change and Plastics in KS1. We’ve included a range of stories to share with your class and non-fiction books packed full of interesting facts. These books cover plastics, recycling, climate change, the carbon cycle, palm oil and activism. They are carefully chosen to inform but leave a positive message to motivate children to make small changes to their lifestyle.
There are 24 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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This collection of books has been put together to support the Year 1 and Year 2 Science Topics: Plants. We have included a lovely range of books that will teach your children about the parts of flowers and trees, the wood wide web, the conditions needed for growth and the life cycles of plants as well as their importance to the health of our world. There are stories & poems to share with your class that exemplify plant growth and the importance of bees to our environment.
There are 22 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Who likes to be beside the seaside…?
Take your class on a trip to the seaside with this collection of fiction and non-fiction books about the beach and coastlines. Explore the plants and animals that live on coastlines across the world and find out what we can do to protect their homes. Step into the fascinating world of the lighthouse keeper and learn the how they guide sailors home safely.
There are 16 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Poetry
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Poetry 〰️
This fabulous collection of poetry has been put together to introduce the youngest children in school to the joy of poems. Each book is perfect for reading aloud, learning to perform and filled with beautiful illustrations. We’ve chosen poems filled with energy and laughter that your class will love to learn & recite and updates versions of classics that promote friendship, kindness & equality.
This beautiful collection of poetry has been put together to project confidence, inspire happiness and make your class laugh. We’ve included a selection of anthologies and individual poems on a selection of themes that your class will love and will link to your curriculum. Dinosaurs to Animals and Water to Celebrations; you’ll find the perfect poem to share with your class.
This collection includes 29 poetry books. Scroll through to see them all!
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Our Poetry Collection includes lots of fabulous new poetry anthologies along with a selection of long-standing classics that are often taught in schools suitable from EYFS to Y6.
We’ve carefully selected a wonderful range of anthologies that cover a variety of different themes and structures. There are poems to perform and poems to inspire children to write their own verses. We’ve included lots of links to topics and, most importantly, poetry that promotes our shared values of kindness, celebrating diversity and promoting self-confidence & well-being.
There are 60 books in this collection. Scroll through to see all the titles.
We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.
To walk to
To talk to
To cry and rely on,
People will always need people . . .
From the creators of Nature Trail comes an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others. This timely poem reminds us all to be kind to one another.
A joyous book to share, with charming details to spot on every spread.
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A beautiful geographical story with lush landscapes and poetic text from an award-winning Australian illustrator. A River follows on from Marc Martin's incredible A Forest - winner of the 2013 Crichton Children's Illustration Award.
There is a river outside my window. Where will it take me?
So begins an imaginary journey from the city to the sea. From factories to farmlands, freeways to forest, each new landscape is explored through stunning illustrations and poetic text from this award-winning picture-book creator.
This is a colour illustrated, hard back book.
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Beneath our feetway deep and downare beasts asleepin the cold, dark ground. Dig down through the layers of the Earth and travel back in time. Meet the trilobites that scuttled and crawled; the munching, crunching dinosaurs; and a herd of roaming woolly mammoths.
This rhyming read will take you on a prehistoric adventure!
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Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho presents another brilliant compendium of poetry to read out loud and make you smile! Twenty five original poems designed to be read aloud to project confidence, conjure happiness, make you laugh or cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras or just poems full of words that you can't help but smile when you hear them. This is a book for any child who wants to build confidence reading aloud, or wants a way to channel their speech and drama confidence.
It is a book to foster a love of words and the power that comes with the spoken word. It will show children how speaking a poem aloud has a certain magic, almost like reading a spell. Poems can be read aloud to an audience, muttered quietly to oneself or whispered in the ear of someone who needs to hear some cheerful words.
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This gorgeous collection of animal poems from Roger Stevens, Liz Brownlee and Sue Hardy-Dawson will entrance and delight in equal measure. Featuring a full alphabet of animals, birds, and insects, with the odd extinct or imaginary creature thrown in, these beautiful shape poems are a perfect way to introduce children to poetry. Some funny, some serious, there is something here for everyone.
This anthology would make a great whole school poetry project.
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Clement C. Moore's much-loved classic Christmas poem The Night Before Christmas is brought to life in this gorgeous picture book, which includes a three song CD recorded by award-winning performers Peter, Paul and Mary. The magical artwork by Eric Puybaret is sure to bring visions of sugarplums to everyone's head.
The perfect poem to share at Christmas with your class.
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Library Collections
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Library Collections 〰️
Discover a vibrant collection of modern and exciting chapter books designed to boost reading fluency and stamina for independent readers. Packed with engaging stories across a variety of genres, these books feature relatable characters and captivating plots that keep young readers motivated and eager to turn the page. Perfect for building confidence and a lifelong love of reading, this collection supports skill development while celebrating diversity and curiosity about the world. Ideal for school libraries and classroom book corners, these chapter books make every reading session a joyful adventure.
These books are harder brown to grey reading level and include illustrations. They bridge the gap between fully illustrated short chapter books to longer chapter books in stage 3. These books have an AR Lexile Level between 4.2 and 5.0. This collection is perfect for children in Year 3 and those working at greater depth in Year 2.
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Encourage independent reading with our vibrant collection of illustrated chapter books designed specifically for new free readers. Perfect for developing early reading, these stories are filled with adventure, humour and colourful illustrations.
• Beautifully illustrated chapter books with engaging stories
• Perfectly tailored for new free readers, building confidence and reading stamina
• Includes a diverse range of tales, from magical journeys to thrilling adventures
Get your class off to a flying start with exciting, modern fiction to inspire a love for reading.
These books are lime and brown reading levels and are all illustrated. Text is broken up with pictures and a variety of fonts that combine the visual engagement of picture books with the longer narrative of chapter books helping to build reading confidence, vocabulary and stamina. The illustrations aid comprehension and make the transition from picture books to longer stories less daunting.
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This fabulous collection of high-quality, inspiring books has been carefully chosen to promote a life-long love for reading. Our Starting from Scratch collections include everything you need in your library from classics like The Gruffalo, Harry Potter and Matilda to brand new exciting books to bring your library up-to-date that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Included in this collection are:
200 picture books
100 illustrated early chapter books
200 chapter books
Scroll through the gallery to see some of the books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.
This fabulous collection of high-quality, inspiring books has been carefully chosen to promote a life-long love for reading. Our Starting from Scratch collections include everything you need in your library from classics like The Jolly Postman, The Demon Headmaster and The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe to brand new exciting books to bring your library up-to-date that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Included in this collection are:
150 picture books
150 illustrated early chapter books
200 chapter books
Scroll through the gallery to see some of the books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.
This fabulous collection of fascinating, fact-filled non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to cover a wide range of topics from the curriculum and provide children with a broad and varied general knowledge with focus on modern & popular issues including climate change, re-wilding, technology, recent science and diverse role models.
These books are chosen for their fantastic illustrations, interactivity, ease of use and age-appropriate vocabulary. They will make fantastic additions to your library and are perfect for supporting research & teaching in the classroom.
Included in this collection are:
50 EYFS Non-Fiction Books
100 KS1 Non-Fiction Books
100 KS2 Non-Fiction Books
Scroll through the gallery to see some of the books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
We know how tight school budgets are: our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP with over £500 discounted form this collection.
Our Poetry Collection includes lots of fabulous new poetry anthologies along with a selection of long-standing classics that are often taught in schools suitable from EYFS to Y6.
We’ve carefully selected a wonderful range of anthologies that cover a variety of different themes and structures. There are poems to perform and poems to inspire children to write their own verses. We’ve included lots of links to topics and, most importantly, poetry that promotes our shared values of kindness, celebrating diversity and promoting self-confidence & well-being.
There are 60 books in this collection. Scroll through to see all the titles.
We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.
Reference Books
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Reference Books 〰️
We recommend these reference books because they best meet the NC Objectives for use in Year 1 & 2.
We recommend this dictionary for use in Reception & Key Stage 1.
Recently updated - March 2026
Help children build strong early language skills with the newly updated Oxford First Dictionary - a trusted tool for supporting vocabulary development, spelling, and reading comprehension at home or at school.
Key features include:• Suitable for children aged 5+ with age-appropriate definitions and example sentences• Pronunciation breakdowns for harder to say words• Clear, accessible alphabetical layout, with alphabet thumb tags down the side of pages for ease of navigation• Full colour throughout with highly engaging 3D illustrations• Includes lists of commonly used words, days of the week, seasons, colours, shapes and more.
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We recommend this thesaurus for use in Reception & KS1.
Recently updated - March 2026
This major new edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus in paperback has been updated to include more related words, synonyms and antonyms to develop children's writing skills, support comprehension and inspire a more creative and adventurous use of language. With its accessible alphabetical layout, fun colourful illustrations and relevant example sentences, it is the perfect resource for home and school to boost vocabulary and spark creative writing skills.
Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.
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We recommend this dictionary for use in Key Stage 2
Recently updated - March 2026
The Oxford Children's Dictionary is the ideal English language reference book for children aged 8+, supporting vocabulary growth, spelling accuracy, and reading comprehension at home or for homework. Fully updated with new words, age-appropriate definitions, and clear example sentences, this accessible dictionary helps young learners understand and use language with confidence.
Key features include: Perfect for children aged 8+ and at Key Stage 2 (KS2), supporting vocabulary development, spelling confidence, and reading comprehension for schoolwork, homework, and independent learning.
We recommend this dictionary for use in Key Stage 2
Recently updated - March 2026
Help children take their writing and speaking skills to the next level with the Oxford Children's Thesaurus - the essential vocabulary builder for young learners aged 8+. Perfect for home learning, homework support, or independent writing, this thesaurus inspires children to expand their language with thousands of exciting, creative, age-appropriate synonyms.
Key features include: • Builds confident writing and speaking skills for ages 8+ (KS2), with thousands of exciting, creative synonyms designed specifically for children.
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We recommend this dictionary for use in Reception & Key Stage 1.
Recently updated - March 2026
Help young learners explore their world with confidence using the newly updated Oxford First Atlas - the perfect first atlas for home learning, school projects, and early geography skills. Designed specifically for children aged 5+ and fully aligned with the EYFS and Key Stage 1 Geography Curriculum, this beautifully illustrated atlas builds early map-reading skills, locational knowledge, and key vocabulary in a child-friendly, engaging way. Key features include: • Ideal for children aged 5+ (EYFS & KS1): builds foundational geography and map-reading skills.
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The 30 best picture and illustrated chapter books of 2025 hand-picked for your Year 1 classroom.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to share with your class and encourage independent reading. We’ve included highly illustrated short chapter books to increase reading stamina and to introduce longer stories in manageable chunks. Fill your classroom with laughter, joy and inspirational characters.
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