Class

Name of book

Author

Appropriateness

Skills targeted

Front Cover

F2

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Michael Rosen

Suitable for young children, engages with repetitive and rhythmic text.

Enhances listening skills, introduces narrative structure.

F2

Owl Babies

Martin Waddell

Age-appropriate for early readers, explores themes of separation.

Develops comprehension, addresses emotional themes.

F2

Little Red Hen

Lucinda McQueen

Suitable for early readers, teaches about teamwork and sharing.

Enhances comprehension, introduces moral themes.

F2

Room on the Broom

Julia Donaldson

Engaging for young readers, explores themes of friendship.

Develops listening skills, introduces narrative elements.

F2

Giraffes Can't Dance

Giles Andreae

Designed for early readers, promotes self-acceptance.

Enhances comprehension, introduces themes of diversity.

F2

Non-Fiction Text - The Tiny Seed

Eric Carle

Introduces non-fiction concepts, suitable for early readers.

Develops early reading skills, introduces science concepts.

F2

Oliver's Vegetables

Vivian French

Age-appropriate for early readers, teaches about healthy eating.

Enhances comprehension, introduces concepts of nutrition.

Year 1

Little Red Riding Hood

Brothers Grimm

Classic fairy tale suitable for young readers.

Introduces narrative structure, enhances comprehension.

Year 1

The Ugly Duckling

Hans Christian Andersen

Classic fairy tale addressing themes of acceptance.

Enhances comprehension, explores moral themes.

Year 1

The Crunching Munching Caterpillar

Sheridan Cain

Introduces concepts of metamorphosis and growth.

Develops early science understanding, enhances comprehension.

Year 1

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

A whimsical tale suitable for young readers.

Develops imagination, introduces fantasy elements.

Year 1

Country Mouse, Town Mouse

Aesop

Classic fable with a moral lesson.

Enhances comprehension, introduces moral themes.

Year 2

Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates

Timothy Knapman

Engaging story suitable for 6-7-year-olds.

Enhances comprehension, introduces narrative structure.

Year 2

Small Knight and the Royal Chocolate Cake

Ronda Armitage

Age-appropriate for 6-7-year-olds, a whimsical tale.

Develops comprehension, introduces fantasy elements.

Year 2

From a Bean to a Bar

Anita Ganeri

Introduces concepts of chocolate production.

Enhances comprehension, introduces non-fiction elements.

Year 2

The Bog Baby

Jeanne Willis

A gentle story suitable for young readers.

Develops comprehension, explores themes of friendship.

Year 2

Biography of Mary Seacole

Nikki Gamble

Introduces the life of Mary Seacole, suitable for young readers.

Enhances comprehension, introduces historical figures.

Year 2

Kassim and the Greedy Dragon

Pie Corbett

Engaging story for 6-7-year-olds, exploring themes of greed.

Develops comprehension, introduces moral themes.

Year 2

Rescue (GR)

Alan Durant

A gripping adventure suitable for 6-7-year-olds.

Enhances comprehension, introduces themes of bravery.

Year 2

The Sand Horse

Ann Turnbull

Classic tale with a moral lesson for young readers.

Develops comprehension, introduces moral themes.

Year 2

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Judith Kerr

A classic story suitable for young readers.

Enhances comprehension, introduces themes of imagination.

Year 2

The Worst Witch

Jill Murphy

A magical tale suitable for 6-7-year-olds.

Develops comprehension, introduces themes of magic.