Rhyme
EGG by Jonathan Litton and Fhiona Galloway
With an intriguing EGG shaped hole on the cover that gets smaller and smaller, this is an ‘eggs-citing Easter egg-escapade!’ for the littlest of readers.
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
With Book Giving Day taking place in just over a week we’ve been reading some of our favourite books about books. Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book is ten years old this year and the anniversary edition includes some of Axel Scheffler’s original artwork and an updated cover.
Learning with Mr Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry
Mr Willowby unknowingly spreads festive cheer when he chops the top off his Christmas tree. This lovely rhyming story can be used to stimulate Christmas tree arts, crafts, literacy and numeracy activities.
Happy Hooves Oh! Oh! Oh! by A. Bogie & Rebecca Elliott
This fun, festive rhyming story about The Happy Hooves gang includes snow, beautifully decorated trees, snazzy Christmas jumpers and a catchy, repetitive refrain.
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Learning with Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Room in the Broom is one of my daughter’s favourite Julia Donaldson / Axel Scheffler stories. As well as witch, cat, dog, frog and bird crafts there are many other learning activities that can be inspired by the book. We had a great time crafting, experimenting, painting and baking to prepare this post.
Whiffy Wilson The Wolf who wouldn’t go to School by Caryl Hart & Leonie Lord
We’ve been reading another great picture book to prepare a child for starting school – Whiffy Wilson The Wolf who wouldn’t go to School. I love the humorous approach that Caryl Hart has added to a familiar situation and she has created a wonderfully supportive friend, Dotty, who helps to ensure that Wilson has lots of…
Seaside picture books
We love spending time at the seaside but we live a very long way from the sea. While we’re waiting for our next beach holiday we’ve been reading our favourite seaside picture books.
The Princess and the Presents by Caryl Hart & Sarah Warburton
Spoilt Princess Ruby learns a valuable lesson when her present demands cause the palace to collapse in The Princess and the Presents.
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd
Booktrust are giving away a copy of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy to every child starting school in the UK in 2014 /15. We have several Hairy Maclary stories, their bouncy rhythm makes them lovely to read aloud and the repetition is great for beginner readers. Hairy Maclary’s canine friends appear in several of the stories as does Scarface Claw, the…
Princess Penelope and the Runaway Kitten by Alison Murray
Princess Penelope and the Runaway Kitten is a fun story with a tactile element that allows a child to trace the wool trail that the kitten leaves.
