Age 8
Turn and Learn: Weather by Isabel Otter and Hannah Tolson
Turn and Learn: Weather is a fabulous picture book which looks at five different kinds of weather. It’s a beautifully illustrated, novelty non fiction book which has a magic slider on each double spread. The different types of weather are explained through a ‘What is…?’ question before giving more details about the roles different kinds…
The Last Human by Lee Bacon
In The Last Human, robots have taken over the world and humans are extinct. One day a young robot; XR_935, and his co-workers discover a human girl, Emma, and are thrown into quandary as they decide how to deal with the situation – they have always been told how evil humans are and how much…
A Planet Full Of Plastic by Neal Layton
A Planet Full Of Plastic gives a fascinating insight into the ways we use plastic in our everyday lives – how it was invented, how it is used and, most importantly, how we can reduce our plastic consumption and deal with our rubbish. It’s a really thought provoking and inspirational picture book and a fabulous…
Together We Can by Caryl Hart & Ali Pye
Together We Can! is such a wonderful title, perfect for this heartwarming and inspirational picture book by Caryl Hart and Ali Pye which celebrates friendships in all shapes and sizes! It is a joy to read aloud and has so many wonderful little details in the brightly coloured illustrations.
Balloon to the Moon by Gill Arbuthnott & Chris Nielsen
Balloon to the Moon by Gill Arbuthnott & Chris Nielsen is a beautifully illustrated book about the human journey into space.
The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar and Barbara Bakos
Can Heather Pindar & Barbara Bakos’ ‘The MOOsic Makers’ raise enough money to buy a new roof for Joni’s barn?
The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses by Susanne Gervay & Marjorie Crosby-Fairall
The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses by Susanne Gervay & Marjorie Crosby-Fairall is the story of how Sammy gets used to having new glasses.
The Jolley-Rogers and the Pirate Piper by Jonny Duddle
In The Jolley-Rogers and the Pirate Piper by Jonny Duddle Matilda & Jim find a way to save Dull-On-Sea’s inhabitants from a plague of rats.
Creature Features Dinosaurs by Natasha Durley
Creature Features Dinosaurs by Natasha Durley is a sturdy, big board book that introduces a variety of dinosaurs & prehistoric creatures.
Be Green! by Mandy Archer & Katie Abey
Be Green by Mandy Archer & Katie Abey is an activity book which helps develop children’s awareness about how they can look after our planet.
