Inspire a love for reading
Reading in KS2
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 chapter books of 2025 hand-picked for your Year 4 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. From graphic novels to dyslexia friendly books and longer chapter stories there is something for every child that will inspire them to love reading.
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The 30 best chapter books of 2025 hand-picked for your Year 5 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. From diaries and spooky tales to adventures in other worlds there is something for every child that will inspire them to love reading.
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The 30 best chapter books of 2025 hand-picked for your Year 6 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. From choose you own stories and mysteries to unravel to adventures in other worlds there is something for every child that will inspire them to love reading.
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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 7 - 9. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals & Habitats, Volcanoes & Fossils, History including Tudors, Vikings, Egyptians and Romans, Space, Weather & Water and French & Spanish.
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Get the National Year of Reading off to a flying start by updating your classroom and school library with 30 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 9 - 12.
These are our favourite non fiction books of 2025! The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this collection include:
History, Animals, Evolution, Human Body, Language, Politics, Money, Energy and Geography.
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Dive into a world of adventure, discovery, and imagination with this carefully curated collection of 30 captivating books for your Year 6 reading corner.
Our books are chosen by former teachers and experts in children’s publishing who are experienced in selecting the perfect books to match your children’s age, ability and interests.
Every collection is filled with our favourite modern and classic children’s stories to inspire a lifelong love for reading. We’ve worked hard to ensure there is a diverse range of characters, families and backgrounds in each of our collections and stories the engage, inspire and reflect children’s modern lives.
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Dive into a world of adventure, discovery, and imagination with this carefully curated collection of 30 captivating books for your Year 6 reading corner.
Our books are chosen by former teachers and experts in children’s publishing who are experienced in selecting the perfect books to match your children’s age, ability and interests.
Every collection is filled with our favourite modern and classic children’s stories to inspire a lifelong love for reading. We’ve worked hard to ensure there is a diverse range of characters, families and backgrounds in each of our collections and stories the engage, inspire and reflect children’s modern lives.
There are 30 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
If you would like to be invoiced for this product, please send an order number or enquiry to julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
Dive into a world of adventure, discovery, and imagination with this carefully curated collection of 30 captivating books for your Year 6 reading corner.
Our books are chosen by former teachers and experts in children’s publishing who are experienced in selecting the perfect books to match your children’s age, ability and interests.
Every collection is filled with our favourite modern and classic children’s stories to inspire a lifelong love for reading. We’ve worked hard to ensure there is a diverse range of characters, families and backgrounds in each of our collections and stories the engage, inspire and reflect children’s modern lives.
There are 30 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
If you would like to be invoiced for this product, please send an order number or enquiry to julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
Transform your Year 5 classroom into a gateway of imagination with this captivating 30-book collection! Foster a lifelong love for reading with stories that celebrate cultural diversity and adventure.
Includes 30 diverse and engaging chapter books tailored for Year 5 readers.
Features characters from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
Covers various themes to spark curiosity and a love for reading.
Watch your students' imaginations soar as they discover new worlds and diverse perspectives, enriching their reading journey like never before.
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Ignite your Year 5 classroom with our curated collection of 30 exciting books! Perfect for inspiring young minds to explore different worlds and perspectives.
Includes 30 engaging books suitable for Year 5 students.
Features diverse characters and stories that inspire young readers.
Aligns with UK curriculum to support educational goals.
Transform your classroom into a hub of imagination and discovery. Foster a lifelong love of reading with stories that reflect the world around us.
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Transform your Year 5 reading corner to inspire a love for reading. Each book is handpicked to challenge and inspire young readers while celebrating diversity and storytelling magic.
Includes 30 carefully selected chapter books tailored for Year 5 readers.
Features both of modern and classic literature with diverse characters.
Encourages critical thinking and empathy through engaging stories.
Open hearts and minds as your class explore new worlds and perspectives, fostering a lifelong passion for reading.
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Transform your Year 4 classroom into a world of adventure with our Book Corner! A perfect mix of engaging tales and inviting illustrations awaits, making reading irresistible for young minds.
Includes 30 curated books featuring diverse characters and cultures.
Blends brand new and classic fiction to captivate young readers.
Some illustrated selections to support comprehension and varied chapter lengths to challenge Year 4 students.
Nurture a lifelong love of reading and exploration with this thoughtfully crafted book corner, where every story celebrates diversity and sparks imagination.
Ignite a love for reading with this delightful set of 30 funny and diverse chapter books, perfect for engaging Year 4 students! These handpicked titles will entertain and challenge young minds with diverse stories and exciting themes.
Set of 30 chapter books designed for Year 4 classrooms.
Features humorous and diverse stories that engage and challenge young readers.
Includes a variety of themes and characters from different backgrounds.
Imagine your classroom filled with laughter and curiosity as students delve into tales that not only entertain but empower them. Nurture their love for reading and promote inclusivity with stories that span diverse cultures and themes.
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Ignite imaginations and cultivate a love for reading with our Year 4 Book Corner—a curated selection of 30 diverse and engaging books designed to inspire every young reader in your classroom.
Includes 30 carefully selected books featuring diverse characters and themes.
Combines timeless classics, exciting new fiction, and engaging graphic novels.
Aims to inspire a love of reading in Year 4 students with captivating stories.
Transform your classroom into a vibrant literary hub where every child can find a story to connect with. Watch as their curiosity grows, fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.
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Ignite a passion for reading in young minds with our curated collection of 30 must-have books for Year 3 students. Perfect for sparking imagination and boosting reading confidence!
30 expertly selected books for Year 3 reading corners.
Includes a mix of timeless classics and exciting new fiction.
A selection of illustrated titles to help build reading stamina and enjoyment.
Transform your school's reading corner into an inspiring haven where children can't wait to dive into the next adventure, fostering a lifelong love for reading.
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Transform your Year 3 classroom into a hub of literary wonder with this handpicked collection of 30 inspiring books. From thrilling new adventures to timeless classics, these stories will captivate young minds and ignite a passion for reading.
Includes 30 carefully selected books featuring new fiction, beloved classics, and diverse voices.
Designed to improve reading stamina with engaging illustrated chapter books suitable for Year 3 students.
Each book aims to inspire a lifelong love of reading through captivating stories and illustrations.
Imagine the joy on a child's face as they discover the magic within these pages, fostering a love for reading that lasts a lifetime. Perfect for enriching your classroom library with stories that entertain, educate, and empower.
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Ignite a passion for reading in your Year 3 classroom with this enriching collection of 30 carefully selected books, crafted to engage and inspire young readers through diverse themes and characters.
Features 30 handpicked books ideal for Year 3 students.
Diverse themes and characters in fiction, graphic novels, and sports genres.
New titles designed to enhance literacy and inspire a love for reading.
Transform your classroom into a vibrant hub of imagination and learning with these captivating books. Each story offers a new adventure, encouraging young minds to explore and dream.
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This set of 30 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 7 - 9. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals, Rivers, Climate & the Planet, The Romans, The Stone Age, Important Figures, Diversity, Human Body, Science, Comparisons, Words, Music & Gymnastics.
This set of 30 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 7 - 9. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this book include:
Science, Space, The Brain, Important Figures, Animals, Plastics, Volcanoes, Weather, Water Cycle, Dinosaurs, Egyptians, Comparisons, Sleep & Food.
This set of 32 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 9 - 12. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this collection include:
Animals, Climate & Planet Earth, Important Figures, Neuro-Diversity, The Greeks, History, Maths & Economics, Human Body, Space, Racism, Football, Language and Architecture.
This set of 32 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 9 - 12. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this collection include:
Space, Maths Chemistry, Evolution, History, The Greeks, Important Figures, Sport, Language, Football, Dinosaurs, Fake News, Human Body, Climate & Secondary Transition.
Expansion Packs
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Expansion Packs 〰️
Keep your library or book corner up-to-date with the very best books of 2024.
We’ve chosen the very best books of 2024 to stretch and support your Year 3 children and to inspire a lifelong love for reading. Share these wonderful tales of the power of imagination, animal antics and sporting legends. We’ve include award winning graphic novels and illustrated chapter books in this collection to build a bridge between Year 2 and the start of Key Stage 2. Update your classroom library every year and keep your students excited to read their favourite authors’ new titles and discover brand new writers.
There are 30 titles in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Keep your library or book corner up-to-date with the very best books of 2024.
We’ve chosen the very best books of 2024 to stretch and support your Year 4 children and to inspire a lifelong love for reading. Share these wonderful tales of imaginary worlds, great sporting moments, and momentous events in history. Update your classroom library every year and keep your students excited to read their favourite authors’ new titles and discover brand new writers.
There are 30 titles in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Keep your library or book corner up-to-date with the very best books of 2024.
We’ve chosen the very best books of 2024 to stretch and support your Year 5 students and inspire a lifelong love for reading. This beautifully diverse selection of titles will take your class from London to the Arctic and beyond. We’ve chosen fiendishly frightening mysteries, sporting adventures and tales of historical turning points. Update your classroom library every year and keep your students excited to read their favourite authors’ new titles and discover brand new writers.
There are 30 titles in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Keep your library or book corner up-to-date with the very best books of 2024.
We’ve chosen the very best books of 2024 to stretch and support your Year 6 students and inspire a love for reading that will set them up for their move to Secondary school. This beautifully diverse selection of titles will take your class on urgent missions to protect our planet, journey through magical worlds and challenge them to solve the trickiest of mysteries. We’ve included action-packed adventures, hilarious and heart-warming escapades and thought-provoking stories of poverty, bullying and life as a young carer.
There are 30 titles in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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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 7 - 9. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals & Habitats, Music, Romans, Vikings, Egyptians, Science and Robots & AI, Space, Food, Inspirational People and Life Skills.
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Keep your book corner up-to-date with this set of 30 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 9 - 12. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this collection include:
AI, Animals & Habitats, Evolution, Human Body, Seasons, Volcanoes, Geography, Science, History, Life Skills and Sport.
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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 7 - 9. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this book include:
History, Space, Light, Science, Animals, Plants, Habitats, Planet Earth, Scotland, The Human Body, Festivals, Important People. Kings & Queens & Refugees.
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Keep your book corner up-to-date with this set of 30 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 9 - 12. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this collection include:
Animals & Habitats, Climate Change & Ecology, History, Black Voices, Dinosaurs, The Human Body, Puberty, Medicine, AI, Music, Festivals, Mental Health, Coasts, India, Football, Space and Important People.
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Recommended Reads Collections
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Recommended Reads Collections 〰️
56 Recommended Reads for Year 3 children
Encourage independent reading with 56 brilliant books for children aged 7 & 8. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 3 students 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.
55 Recommended Reads for Year 4 children
Encourage independent reading with 55 brilliant books for children aged 8 & 9. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 4 students 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.
55 Recommended Reads for Year 3 children
Encourage independent reading with 55 brilliant books for children aged 9 & 10. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 5 students 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.
55 Recommended Reads for Year 6 children
Encourage independent reading with 55 brilliant books for children aged 10 & 11. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 6 students and organised them in to genres to encourage your class to read widely and to discover their new favourite authors and series’.
Dive into our Recommended Reads collections, where timeless classics meet the vibrant voices of modern fiction. Each selection is thoughtfully curated to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for reading among your students. From the enchanting tales that have captivated generations to the fresh narratives that reflect today’s diverse world, these collections are designed to inspire and engage every reader.
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Recommended Reads are available for Reception - Year 9.
Class Texts
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Class Texts 〰️
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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What would happen if we lost the happy endings to stories - imagine the tears at bedtime! A fantastic and magical tale about what happens when, one night, a wicked witch steals the happy endings to bedtime stories. It is up to Jub, the keeper of the happy endings, to save the day and ensure sweet dreams everywhere in this lyrical story about storytelling. In the tradition of classic fairy tales for children, Carol Ann Duffy and Jane Ray have created a truly compelling, surprising and beautiful story for children of all ages.
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Whether you are in the mood for something hilariously silly or sentimental, this new collection of witty, reflective, and rather ridiculous poems will lift your mood, spark your imagination, and give your mental health a little boost! Joshua Seigal’s verses will have you pondering life’s big (and small) questions as you encounter a waxy pet lemon, spicy jalapeños and a valiant dog who proves that even the smallest of us can be heroes.
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The maze is a dangerous place. The maze is ever-changing. The maze has never been solved.
Meet twelve-year-old Drew Blake, who faces the ultimate challenge.
At the heart of a heavily guarded maze lies a secret – known only as the Avenir – which has the power to unlock the future. Many have tried to steal the Avenir, but no one has ever succeeded. Drew is the latest to try, just like his sister Evie did before him.
But Drew has his own secret: he doesn’t care about the Avenir; he must find his sister. Facing dead ends, traps and double-crosses Drew realizes that the maze holds secrets more dangerous than he ever imagined. Can he find the Avenir and save Evie before it’s too late?His future depends on it .
The first book in a hilarious, jam-packed new adventure series starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.
Scooter McLay's cerebral palsy affects how quickly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas. He spends every day inventing top secret recipes and machines for his family's jam factory. There's just one thing missing ... a pet, to share it all with. Or better still, a friend.
When a tiny alien named Fizzbee crashes through the factory window, she might just be the answer. Now it's all hands on deck, as they team up to save the factory from dastardly neighbour Daffy Dodgy.
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From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. A thrilling adventure set in fictional Sri Lanka, jam-packed with peril and kidnap and a huge blue whale! Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side...
Inside is Zheng, who's escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating adventure in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all...
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Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall.
He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both.
Told from Ivan’s perspective, this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message.
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Lana loves stories. Especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. But when Harrison decides he’s too grown-up to play with Lana she finds herself feeling lonely. Until something magical happens … Hidden in the strange new supermarket in town, Lana discovers a portal to a fairytale world! But these aren’t the happy-ever-after fairytales that Lana knows, they are darker and more dangerous, and the characters need Lana’s help to defeat an evil witch. But she can’t do it alone.
Can she convince Harrison to believe in stories again and journey to the world with her… before it’s too late?
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The first book in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for those who love fantasy, magic, adventure and DRAGONS!
Its eyes rolled back in its head, and its wings jerked wide open... When 12-year-old Billy Chan finds out his parents are sending him to a summer camp in middle-of-nowhere China he doesn't know what to expect. There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei and together they stumble upon an age-old secret: four powerful warrior dragons, hidden deep within the mountain behind the camp.
They have been trapped since an epic battle with the Dragon of Death and need the children's help to set them free before terrible evil is unleashed on the earth. Billy and his friends must set off on a dangerous adventure that will take them to the heart of the Dragon Realm. But can they save the dragon and human worlds from destruction?
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Sim and his mum never live anywhere long. When dangerous strangers appear one night, Sim discovers why.
His mum has been keeping secrets: she has the power to open doors in time. Running for their lives, Sim and his friends are determined to outwit the sinister Council of Keys and be the first to find Nefertiti’s lost tomb and a powerful door to Ancient Egypt. They must piece together long-hidden clues if they are to solve the mystery of her golden heart scarab.
Can they find it before the Council finds them?
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There's a war going on out there, and I'm missing it. When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited: scared of the bombs that fall at night, but excited to race his friends to collect the best bits of shrapnel every morning.
But for Ronnie, the battles aren't just in the sky and on the streets. They're at school and at home too. His little brother is up to no good with a secret job and dangerous new friends, and Ronnie's worried he's getting himself into big trouble.
Ronnie's desperate to help his little brother. But he isn't expecting to uncover secrets that could change the fate of the whole war...
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Destiny is Calling... When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling is actually real, he is launched into an incredible adventure. Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors, is in trouble and he is the hero they need.
With the help of brave and wise-cracking Kimisi, Jarell must stop the evil Ikala. The future of Ulfrika depends on it... A winning blend of future tech gadgets and a fantasy world inspired by the mythology of Africa and its diaspora.
Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, is the chosen one to save the world of Ulfrika. Told in accessible short chapters, filled with action and humour, this is a fun fast-paced adventure. The first in a growing series.
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From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The third thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, poachers and an endangered leopard!
Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. She is often joined by Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes.
When hunters come for Lokka, Selvi is determined to fight. But what can she do against such powerful enemies? Turn to her friends, of course! Now they just need the perfect plan...
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Laugh your head off with this fully-illustrated new series from award-winning Nadia Shireen.
Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are on the run from Princess Buttons, the scariest street cat in the Big City. They flee for Grimwood, expecting to find refuge in the peaceful countryside.
Instead, they are met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits and a whole host of unusual characters. Grimwood is… weird. But when Princess Buttons tracks them down, Nancy and Ted and the animals of Grimwood must unite in a mind-bending race against time .
This memorable, distinctive and warm-hearted comedy series will have kids begging to read more.
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In fairy tales, the wolf's cry makes people shudder. They've been hunted, captured.
But the wolf carries a wild magic - a magic that once restored a barren land. When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone Park in the 1930s, the ecosystem started to collapse. Enormous herds of elk swarmed the plains, bears starved, rabbit families shrunk and birds flew away to new homes.
Plants vanished, trees withered and rivers meandered. Until in 1995, wolves returned to the park and everything began to change for the better. This is the story of their homecoming.
With atmospheric storytelling from Catherine Barr and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Jenni Desmond, this inspiring true story shows that every species plays an important part in protecting our planet.
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The first in a children's fantasy adventure series, full of imagination, humour and heart.. Readers can bring their fantasy world to life and meet dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more in this beautifully illustrated children's book.
Believing is just the beginning ... When Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world that they found by climbing through the folding bed in their grandad's attic. Roar was filled with things they loved - dragons, mermaids, ninja wizards and adventure - as well as things that scared them (including a very creepy scarecrow...) Now the twins are eleven, Roar is just a memory. But when they help Grandad clean out the attic, Arthur is horrified as Grandad is pulled into the folding bed and vanishes. Is he playing a joke? Or is Roar ... real?
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Discover two sides of history with the Time Travel Twins! Twins, Scarlett and Thomas, are learning about the Romans at school. So Grandad uses his time machine to send them back to Roman Britain. Scarlett finds herself in a Roman camp and is chosen as a slave by the Emperor Claudius’ daughter, Antonia.
The two become friends and Scarlett sees first hand the glamour and treachery of the Roman court. Thomas joins a rabble of local kids who hate the Romans. Their leader is a small red-headed girl called Boudicca.
Even when the kids are overwhelmed and taken as slaves, Bou hatches another plan to attack the Romans. Will the twins find each other and escape, or will they both be stuck as Roman slaves for ever?
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We would recommend this book to be taught in Years 4 or 5.
Tamarind never knew her Indian mum, who died soon after she was born. So when she arrives at her ancestral home, a huge mansion in the Himalayas surrounded by luxuriant gardens, she's full of questions for her extended family. But instead of answers, she finds an ominous silence - and a trickle of intriguing clues: an abandoned hut, a friendly monkey, a glowing star ring, and a strange girl in the garden who calls herself Ishta. Slowly, Tamarind unravels a mystery at the heart of who she is…
A beautiful and emotional family drama lightly woven with magic, in a breathtaking Indian setting.
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When Elliot wishes upon a star, he doesn't expect a constellation to crash into a dungheap on his family farm. The star is Virgo.
She thinks she's perfect. Elliot doesn't. And together they release Thanatos, evil Daemon of Death... epic fail. They need the King of the Gods and his noble steed. Instead, they get a chubby Zeus and his high horse Pegasus.
Are the Gods really ready to save the world? And is the world really ready for the Gods? An exciting, laugh-out-loud hilarious and highly-acclaimed Percy Jackson-esque adventure.
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The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.
After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.
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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 have chosen a wonderful collection of the best football themed stories to share with your KS2 children as well as biographies of the biggest stars in the world of football. Our non-fiction picks include fact filled encyclopaedias, tips and tricks to improve skills and all the different jobs that make a successful team.
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Get the National Year of Reading off to a flying start by updating your classroom and school library with 30 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 9 - 12.
These are our favourite non fiction books of 2025! The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this collection include:
History, Animals, Evolution, Human Body, Language, Politics, Money, Energy and Geography.
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Encourage curiosity and deepen children’s understanding of the natural world with this expertly curated collection of animal books for KS2 classrooms and primary school libraries. Carefully selected to support both curriculum learning and reading for pleasure, this engaging collection explores the incredible diversity of animals, their habitats, behaviours and survival skills.
Featuring high-quality non-fiction, inspiring biographies, and beautifully illustrated reference books, the collection covers key topics including habitats, classification, life processes, growth, skeletons, adaptation, food chains, and animal abilities. Pupils can also discover what it takes to become a vet, explore careers working with animals, and learn about conservation and wildlife protection.
The collection includes inspiring titles linked to well-known wildlife presenters and conservationists such as David Attenborough and Hamza Yassin, helping children connect science learning with real-world exploration and environmental awareness.
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Crawl into the hidden world of minibeasts with this fantastic collection of topic books.
Chosen by teachers and children’s literature experts, this high-quality selection combines beautifully illustrated non-fiction with engaging stories to deepen understanding of insects, spiders, and other fascinating invertebrates. Covering habitats, lifecycles, adaptation, food chains, pollination, and ecosystems, the collection encourages children to explore the important role minibeasts play in the natural world.
With information presented in a variety of accessible and engaging ways, these books help develop scientific thinking, reading for purpose, and independent enquiry across the curriculum.
Perfect for classroom topics, library collections, and outdoor learning projects, this inspiring collection supports both science learning and reading enjoyment.
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Available at 20% off RRP — exceptional value for enriching your topic resources.
Bring science learning to life with this thoughtfully curated collection of books about living things and their habitats for Year 3 and Year 4 classrooms and primary school libraries. Carefully selected to inspire curiosity and environmental awareness, this hand-picked collection helps children explore how plants, animals, and ecosystems depend on one another to survive and thrive.
Featuring engaging non-fiction, powerful storytelling, and beautifully illustrated reference books, this collection covers a wide range of habitats. Children can discover fascinating scientific concepts such as food chains, adaptation, symbiosis, and environmental change through accessible and engaging texts.
The collection also introduces pupils to important conservation topics, including rewilding projects and real-life examples of endangered animals’ habitats being restored to help increase survival rates. Through inspiring stories and case studies, children learn how humans can protect wildlife, rebuild ecosystems, and make a positive difference to the natural world.
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Support deeper scientific thinking and environmental understanding with this expertly curated collection of books about living things and their habitats for Years 5 and 6 classrooms and primary school libraries.
The collection covers a wide range of curriculum-linked topics including habitats, ecosystems, food webs, adaptation, classification, symbiosis, plants, fungi, and biodiversity. Pupils can investigate how living things are grouped and identified, discover the important role of plants and fungi within ecosystems, and explore how species depend on one another for survival.
Children are also introduced to contemporary environmental issues through books about conservation, habitat destruction, climate impact, and rewilding projects around the world. Inspiring real-life stories and narrative texts show how endangered animals’ habitats are being recreated and restored to improve survival rates and rebuild fragile ecosystems, helping pupils understand both the challenges facing wildlife and the positive action being taken to protect it.
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Take pupils on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves with this expertly curated collection of ocean and marine life books for KS2 classrooms and primary school libraries. Packed with fascinating facts, stunning imagery, and engaging stories, this hand-picked selection explores the incredible diversity of life in our oceans — from coral reefs and giant whales to mysterious deep-sea creatures and underwater ecosystems.
The collection also ventures into the history and mystery of the seas, featuring captivating books about famous shipwrecks, underwater exploration, survival at sea, and the hidden wonders of the deep ocean. Designed to support curriculum learning while encouraging independent reading and enquiry, these titles help children develop knowledge across science, geography, history, and environmental topics.
Perfect for topic work, guided reading, research projects, and library browsing, the collection encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the world beneath the surface.
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This fabulous collection of books has been put together to spark curiosity in your KS2 Human Body Topic.
Bring the wonders of the human body to life with this comprehensive collection, chosen specifically for primary school teachers and home school parents. Perfectly aligned with the Key Stage 2 science curriculum, this resource supports children aged 7–11 in developing a clear understanding of how their bodies work, food & nutrition and medicine & basic first aid.
Packed with engaging explanations, colourful illustrations and comical cartoon strips, these books covers essential topics including the skeletal system, muscles, organs, digestion, circulation and healthy living.
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Aspirations and Inspirations
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with this inspiring collection of books designed for Key Stage 2 readers. This collection highlights the journey of remarkable individuals who have pursued their passions and made significant impacts in their fields. From well known British figures to children who have stood up for their beliefs, these narratives encourage young readers to dream big and explore their own career aspirations. With engaging non-fiction and true stories, this collection not only entertains but also motivates children to embrace their unique talents and contribute to the world around them. Let their imagination soar as they discover the power of hard work, creativity, and determination through the inspiring lives of others.
There are 23 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Dive into a vibrant collection designed for Key Stage 2 children that explores the foundations of British Values through engaging stories, non fiction texts and inspirational historical figures. We have selected books that demonstrate the importance of democracy and how the British political & legal systems works; explanations and stories of immigration both in the past and present and the expectation of equality for all residents in the UK. Our books celebrate inclusion, fairness, and participation and develop a sense of respect between students ensuring they understand consent and celebrate our diversity.
There are 24 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Understanding the value of money is one of the most difficult concepts to get across to our students. From earning and spending to borrowing and lending, these books will teach your class how to manage their own money and discover why money matters.
We’ve included books about inspirational mathematicians and real-life examples of why mastering maths is such an important skill.
There are 21 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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The future is here! Teach your class about the fascinating leaps in technology, robotics and AI and the endless possibilities this offers. Children are introduced to stunning innovations that are revolutionising medicine, space explorations and entertainments. Learn about algorithms, the limitations of AI and the decisions already being made for us.
We’ve also included three class stories that promote discussions about how coding is used in the real world and the place of robots in our lives.
There are 26 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Dive into the fascinating world of physics with this engaging collection chosen specifically for children in Key Stage 2.
This collection covers essential topics such as light, sound, electricity, energy, and forces, introducing young minds to the fundamental concepts that shape our understanding of the universe. We’ve selected books filled with colourful illustrations, relatable examples, and hands-on experiments that spark curiosity and encourage exploration. Whether it's understanding how light travels, the science behind sound waves, or the principles of energy and forces, this collection makes learning physics entertaining and accessible.
There are 27 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Packed with fun facts and thought-provoking questions, this collection encourages empathy, responsibility, and eco-friendliness in young hearts and minds.
Including enchanting tales that take children on adventurous journeys where they meet brave ocean heroes tackling the pressing issues of climate change and plastic pollution. Join new and much loved characters as they teach us about the impact of our actions and inspire ways to create a cleaner, safer ocean.
There are 24 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 chosen a selection of non-fiction books with innovative presentation that will inspire your class to learn more about climate change and its impact across the globe. There are lots of real-life positive stories of hope for the future and ideas to reduce waste and our carbon footprints. We’ve also included a fantastic collection of fiction books about the current and potential impacts of climate change.
There are 20 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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This collection of books has been put together to support all aspects of teaching Plants, Trees & Photosynthesis. These beautiful books will teach you class to identify and understand the parts of a flower, find out about the importance of trees to our world and the wood wide web, understand the requirements for growth, how pollination works and the process of photosynthesis. We’ve chosen books that demonstrate the different uses of plants in medicine, shelter, cleaning our air, the climate and producing food. We’ve included some beautiful stories that exemplify the importance of bees, pollination, our eco-system and plant growth as well as poetry and a practical guide to gardening.
There are 20 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Meet the people who changed the world of science and inspire your class with their incredible stories of hard work and persistence that transformed our understanding of science and our world.
Delve into the stories of history’s most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries in this collection of encyclopedias and fact-filled non-fiction books.
There are 18 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Perfect for budding scientists, our collection of Chemistry books will introduce your class to the fascinating world of chemical elements, the building blocks of life.
We’ve chosen books with stunning photography, funny comic strips and interactive flaps to engage and inform every student. Find out which element started a war among dentists, about combustion and chromatography and how to create explosive reactions with real-life experiments.
There are 10 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Unlock your children’s imagination and curiosity with our engaging engineering books chosen specifically for Key Stage 2.
These accessible titles introduce young readers to the exciting world of engineering through fun projects, interactive activities, and inspiring real-life examples. From bridges to racing cars, each book encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fostering a lasting interest in STEM fields. Our Engineering collection empowers children to explore their creativity, build resilience, and learn how things work, making complex concepts simple and enjoyable. Take your class on a journey of innovation and discovery today!
There are 25 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Take your children on a spectacular tour of our solar system and beyond! This collection has been created, not only to support your teaching of the Science NC objectives but to answer all those fascinating questions your class will have about the universe we live in. Did you know that astronauts on the Space Station see 16 sun rises and sun sets? Do you know what is inside a black hole?
We’ve chosen a selection of incredible books with stunning imagery and incredible facts to give children and adults a new perspective on space exploration and the people who make it possible.
There are 28 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Our Evolution & Inheritance collection is a wonderful selection of books ideal for supporting Year 5 & 6 children in learning about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, Natural Selection, Adaptation, DNA and Inheritance and the lives of Darwin and Franklin.
We have chosen these books for their innovative presentation of facts that will really engage your class. From stories & poems to use as class texts to books perfect for independent research, this collection will really enhance your Evolution topic lessons.
There are 18 books in this collections. Scroll through to see them all!
This collections has been put together to support teaching of your Mountains, Volcanoes & Earthquakes topic in KS2.
Take your class to the highest and most inaccessible places on the planet. Find out about the fragile eco-systems and the incredible formation of mountain ranges formed over 50 million years ago. Discover the towns, people and animals residing in these incredible places.
Find out how it feels to be in an earthquake and how they occur then travel across the globe and into our solar system to hunt down the biggest volcanoes known to humans.
There are 19 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 chosen to include our favourite anthologies for older children. We love the giggles & joy these poems will bring and the confidence, courage and empowerment they will inspire in your class. We’ve included poems on a range of themes from bullying and positivity to animals and planet earth.
There are 29 anthologies in this collection. 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.
Hardback Anthology of Poetry & Facts for KS2
Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions … in poetry form!
Explore the incredible world of non-fiction with much-loved poet Brian Bilston! This hilarious non-fiction collection of 100 poems has subjects ranging from science and animals to unicorns, pyramids, technology and MUCH more. Questions include … · How many stars in the Universe exploded today? · Who invented football? · Who is the champion weightlifter of the animal world? · How did the ancient Egyptians make a mummy?
Each fascinating question about the world around us is answered with one of Brian's unforgettable, witty and characterful poems. Expect the hilarious, thought-provoking, poignant – and downright silly! Brian’s poems are accompanied by an extra non-fiction explainer, filled with facts and written with just as much humour and heart as the poems.
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I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree: A Nature Poem For Every Day Of The Year, named after the first line of Judith Nicholls' poem 'Windsong', is a beautifully illustrated gift book treasury of 366 animal poems - one for every day of the year, including leap years.
Filled with familiar favourites and new discoveries, written by a wide variety of poets, including John Agard, William Blake, Emily Brontë, Charles Causley, Walter de la Mare, Emily Dickinson, Carol Ann Duffy, Eleanor Farjeon, Robert Frost, Thomas Hardy, Roger McGough, Christina Rossetti, William Shakespeare, John Updike, William Wordsworth and many more, this collection of daily poems is the perfect poetry anthology for children (and grown-ups!).
With sumptuous details including cloth binding, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker and head and tail bands. Published in partnership with The National Trust, this is the perfect poetry collection to share with your class.
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A glorious and ambitious sequel to I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree - this lavishly illustrated gift book treasury of 366 animal poems - one for every day of the year - ranges from unforgettable classics to contemporary works from around the world, including poetry in translation.
The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by Roger McGough, William Blake, Dick King-Smith, Ted Hughes, Grace Nichols, Lewis Carroll, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson. Britta Teckentrup's breathtaking illustrations bring together all the richness and wonder of the animal kingdom, making this poetry anthology a perfect gift that will be treasured by generations.
With sumptuous finishes including cloth binding, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker, and head and tail bands.
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A brilliantly illustrated hardback collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round!
This beautifully produced anthology is rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Whether it's a poem about socks or spaniels, eggs or elephants, this bright and brilliant collection will bring you cheer and laughter every day.
Perfect for reading aloud, sharing even more side-splitting hilarity with your class. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by John Agard, Maya Angelou, Hilaire Belloc, Brian Bilston, Lucille Clifton, Wendy Cope, Roald Dahl, Edward Lear, Spike Milligan, Ogden Nash, Grace Nichols, Jack Prelutsky, Michael Rosen, Christina Rossetti, Benjamin Zephaniah and many more.
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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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Whether you are in the mood for something hilariously silly or sentimental, this new collection of witty, reflective, and rather ridiculous poems will lift your mood, spark your imagination, and give your mental health a little boost! Joshua Seigal’s verses will have you pondering life’s big (and small) questions as you encounter a waxy pet lemon, spicy jalapeños and a valiant dog who proves that even the smallest of us can be heroes.
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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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From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire! With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids’ courage! This new collection contains mantras to be true to yourself, to help you feel brave, project happiness, conjure a smile, make you laugh and cheer others up.
Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras and some are just poems that instil confidence and help children realize the power of their voices. Reading these poems aloud will teach children the power of poetry, encouraging them to explore the magic of language and foster a love of verse. These rhymes perfectly complement school literature curriculums. Introduce your budding wordsmith to new verse and spark their imaginations with poems about boundaries, handling emotions and treasuring friendships.
This sparky anthology is peppered with witty and charming illustrations by Daniel Gray-Barnett to bring these powerful words to life in a way that’s appealing to children. A sweet way to empower your little one and have them harness their inner power. From a few lines to a couple of pages, there’s a mix of long and short poems, making this book versatile and suitable for every situation.
A marvellous new collection of poems by Joshua Seigal, two-time winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards – the UK's only prize for funny children's books.
In this brand new collection of poems words take on a whole new meaning; enter a world of creative word play with silly, funny and downright hilarious poems! With poems about cuddling tigers, pesky pet fleas and even what to do if your teacher is ever turned into a chicken, Who Let the Words Out? is a must-have for imaginative young readers aged 7+.
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This is a beautiful poetry anthology perfect for sharing in LKS2. Inside is a treasure trove of writing celebrating the natural world.
This beautifully illustrated collection features powerful poems written by a wide range of contemporary voices. They share their unique perspectives on the topic of nature, from a dreaming forest and bouquets of buried stars to rivers that dance with rocks and the brushed lava fur of the mountain gorilla.
Showcasing original poems alongside existing works, this is a book to share and treasure forever. Featuring brilliant poetry by: Margarita Engle, Diana Hendry, Grace Nichols, Robert Macfarlane, Ruth Awolola, Naomi Shihab, NyeZaro Weil, Rachel Plummer, Joyce Sidman, Carol Ann Duffy, Jack Prelutsky, Mary Anne Hoberman, Nikki Giovanni, Jan Dean, Rebecca Perry & Tom Denbig.
Do you know why the Moon's so dry and yet our world is wet?
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of water and discover the story of H20 from its very beginning. Engaging, informative poetry flows over the pages and stunning illustrations bring this story to rushing, gushing life.
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Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia's village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the return of sunlight and life, if the ultimate sacrifice is made . .
. Refusing to allow the worst to happen, Fia and her cousin Mish run from the village with Solas, seeking out the Deer Mother - the mythical being who wakes the sun at the winter solstice and who might be their only hope. But the wilderness is harsh and shadows lurk at every turn.
Can they make it to the Deer Mother? And, if they do, what choices will Fia face to bring back the sun and save her village?A powerful and beautiful tale set in snowy pre-historic Ireland, about hope, kindness and the power of friendship, from exceptional new writing talent, Eilish Fisher, brought to life with stunning illustrations from Dermot Flynn.
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See that tall, skinny kid with the ball in his handsayin see ya later to his mate? That’s me: Nathan Wilder Nate. A 10 years old and a week away from the end of Year 5. A Life can be tough in your last year of primary school.
Tests to take, preparing for the change to high school. Nate is ready for it all, knowing his best friend PS is at his side - they’ve been inseparable since Nursery. But when they are put in two different classes and PS finds a new friend in Turner, the school bully, Nate's world turns upside-down.
As he struggles to make sense of this and forge new friendships, he’s dealt another blow when his youngest brother, Dylan is rushed into hospital. His new teacher, Mr Joshua, sees a spark inside of Nate that’s lit by his love of reading and writing and shows him how to use this to process what’s going on. But with so much working against him, and anger rising inside him, will this be enough?
A powerful and lyrical story about finding your place in the world and the people that matter within it.
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This is a book of poetry for everyone. Inside is a treasure trove of writing celebrating mindfulness. Read the poems aloud or curl up with them in a quiet corner.
Begin your children’s journey into a lifelong love of poetry. This beautifully illustrated collection features powerful poems written by a wide range of contemporary voices. They share their unique perspectives on the topic of mindfulness, from listening for silence and living in the moment to the colour of our dreams and what the trees can teach us.
Showcasing original poems alongside existing works, this is a book to share and treasure forever. Featuring brilliant poetry by: Mandy Coe, Jack Prelutsky, Pat Mora, Kate Wakeling, James Carter, Nikita Gil, lJoseph Coelho, Valerie Bloom, Amina Jama, Michael Rosen, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Mary Ann Hoberman, Georgia Heard, Sophia Thakur, Sanah Ahsan, Elizabeth Acevedo, Kit Wright, Naomi Shihab Nye, Zaro Wei.
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, And the highwayman came riding-Riding-riding-The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.
In Alfred Noyes's thrilling poem, charged with drama and tension, we ride with the highwayman and recoil from the terrible fate that befalls him and his sweetheart Bess, the landlord's daughter. The vivid imagery of the writing is matched by Charles Keeping's haunting illustrations which won him the Kate Greenaway Medal.
This new edition features rescanned artwork to capture the breath-taking detail of Keeping's illustrations and a striking new cover.
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Library Collections
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Library Collections 〰️
62 of the best non fiction books of 2025 hand-picked for your primary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new non-fiction. We’ve chosen the very best in factual books that link to the curriculum and inform children about current and popular issues such as climate change and AI.
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.
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The 85 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your primary school library.
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 picture books, illustrated early chapter books, graphic novels and longer stories. There is something for everyone! Fill your school with laughter, joy and inspirational characters.
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Discover the joy of reading with books designed just for you! These exciting stories and fun facts will keep you hooked, helping you build your reading stamina and enjoy every page. Perfect for Year 4 readers moving from the grey to blue book band, these books make reading an adventure you won’t want to stop. Dive in, explore new worlds, and fall in love with reading for pleasure!
The books in this collection are aimed at free readers in Year 4 or strong Year 3 readers. They are all in grey & dark blue book bands with an AR Lexile Level between 4.6 and 5.5.
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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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Our Reading Challenges have been carefully put together to stretch able readers and to encourage all children to read widely. As teachers, many of us will have wonderful memories of the first books we really loved & they will forever hold a special place in our hearts. These collections are designed to guide children towards discovering their own precious books.
The books we read as children help shape the adults we will become. They become part of us and teach us things about the world we haven’t yet experienced. We are transported to magical worlds and richly created atmospheres of countries we haven’t yet visited. Through wonderful tales of exceptional characters we learn loyalty, kindness, courage and determination. We experience emotions of love, fear & joy through the eyes of other people. These books have been carefully crafted by incredibly talented writers and chosen by us because they are the very best in children’s literature.
The updated Reading Guidance (2023) seeks to encourage children to read broadly and to ensure access to a range of genres at an appropriate level go challenge and interest.
“Teachers should also be wary of restricting pupils to reading books from within one coloured level or band and labelling pupils as being on a specific colour.”
There are 128 books in this collection divided into 12 genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery/Spooky, Classics, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Our World, Historical Fiction, Emotional/Ethical, Animal Stories, Funny and Graphic Novels.
Please click the link below to download our Reading Challenge booklet.
We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.
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Reference Books
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Reference Books 〰️
We recommend these reference books because they best meet the NC Objectives for use in KS2.
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 Years 5 & 6.
Recently updated - March 2026
This hardback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary is filled with contemporary, relevant, and comprehensive vocabulary, perfect for use by children aged 10+ at home or in the classroom. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today's students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary.
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We recommend this thesaurus for use in Years 5 & 6
The hardback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus is perfect for use by children aged 10+ in the classroom or at home. Complete with focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms this dictionary is ideal for building vocabulary and helping children to progress from primary to secondary school.
Key features include:• Up-to-date and relevant vocabulary to support today's students with language and writing. Clear, accessible, age-appropriate examples relevant to the language children use in real life, in their reading and writing• Builds essential literacy and writing skills with spelling, grammar and punctuation support and tips for creative writing.
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We recommend this Atlas for use in KS2.
Published in March 2023.
Collins Primary Atlas is a great introduction to mapping of the UK, Europe and all major regions of the world. It supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum and is suitable for children aged 7-11 years. This new, fully up-to-date edition includes information on map reading skills, the meaning of scale and measuring distances, and is ideal for classroom use or home learning.
Reference maps:* Informative, politically coloured and easy-to-read* National capitals and major cities are clearly labelled* Maps are supported with national flags and basic national statistics Continental maps:* Linked to regional mapping* Supported by a selection of aerial and terrestrial photographs* Relief maps show layer colouring and highlight major physical features
We would recommend this atlas to be used UKS2.
Published March 2023.
This is an ideal world reference atlas for young primary school geographers aged 8-11 years. Published in association with the Geographical Association, it enables children to learn about the world today and understand how maps and atlases work. The atlas is organised into sections covering the UK, Europe, the world and continents with more detailed larger scale maps of countries and regions popular for focus studies.
It includes topics such as climate, population, migration, trade and environmental issues. Topographical based mapping helps the young geographer understand the processes which take place during the formation of the earth's landscapes. The reference mapping is designed for maximum clarity and accessibility, and is supported by photographs and data boxes, with detailed map keys and scale information on each map.
Specially selected topic maps give additional information linking to knowledge and understanding of distant places. Tables of key world country data include an Ecological Footprint figure for each country.
We recommend this GPS Dictionary for use in KS2.
With a clear, colour layout and quirky bird characters to make it fun to use, this is a dictionary with a difference. The book divides into sections - the first provides explanations for all the grammar terms required for the primary curriculum, the second, punctuation marks and when to use them, and the third section provides spelling rules, tips and examples. New for this edition is a fourth section on how to discover different words and to grow your vocabulary.
This provides perfect support for building language in context and improving literacy skills at the end of primary school. Finally, there is an alphabetical dictionary of tricky spellings - with no meanings - but with hints and tips on how to avoid making spelling mistakes. These words are chosen using analysis of real children's writing in the Oxford Children's Corpus.
It is a valuable resource for preparation for tests at the end of primary school. Online activities provide for easy practice at home or can be used as part of lesson starters or homework. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.
We recommend this maths dictionary for us in KS2.
This colourfully illustrated maths dictionary for children offers amazing support for the primary maths curriculum. Simple definitions of key maths terms are linked to full times table charts, weight measurements, and geometry.
All of the maths concepts are clearly laid out and illustrated, making this primary maths dictionary a fun and easy way for pupils to learn maths, at Key Stage 2 and beyond!
Contains full coverage of the new curriculum maths terminology.
Gives concise explanations of the key maths terms that pupils need
Makes clear links to show how maths is used in real-life contextsIncorporates fun illustrations and colourful diagrams to help with understanding
Uses alphabetical presentation for easy accessIncludes lots of supplements such as times tables, weight measurements and geometry.
An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key science terms and concepts at school and at home. The layout is fresh and child-friendly. The words are explained in a simple and clear way and there are examples, diagrams, illustrations and photographs to help children understand the concepts.
It includes words from the National Curriculum such as nature reserve, suspension, variable andvoltage. More detail has been added to existing words such as different types of teeth or bones (canine, molar, incisor, ribs, tibia, fibula, radius, ulna). Related words are listed in helpful 'Word build' panels to develop vocabulary in key areas.
This book supports parents and teachers as well as children with the terminology and concepts children encounter at school. It builds scientific understanding and vocabulary using cross references, and the thematic supplement on key topics gives more in-depth understanding. This dictionary is part of the new primary illustrated reference series, the perfect set of cross-curricular vocabulary builders.
The 30 best chapter books of 2025 hand-picked for your Year 3 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. From graphic novels to beautifully colour illustrated books and longer chapter books there is something for every child that will inspire them to love reading.
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