Pori Drwy Stori spring term booklist - English books

Some of our favourite new books for the spring term…

  • The Star Tree

    by Catherine Hyde 

    2016 2 to 9 years 

    • Fantasy
    • Myths and legends
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    It is midnight at midsummer, and little Mia is awake. When the Great White Owl comes to the window and sings to her, it is the start of many magical journeys. A beautifully atmospheric book and a perfect bedtime read.

  • Spinderella

    by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Sebastien Braun 

    2016 2 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    Spinderella is a spider who lives with her spider mum and brothers and sisters on top of a ceiling light at a school. A story about numbers, football and family, Spinderella is an enjoyable read for young children just starting to learn maths.

  • Hello, Mr Dodo!

    by Nicholas John Frith 

    2016 4 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    Martha loves birds, but she can’t believe her eyes when she discovers the rarest bird of them all in the woods behind her house. It’s a real life Dodo! Retro illustration and technicolour splashes make this picture book a beautiful thing to behold.

  • Ada Twist, Scientist

    by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts 

    2016 4 to 9 years 

    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    A brilliant and beautiful rhyming book about supporting your child’s curiosity, and taking inspiration from Ada Lovelace (the pioneer mathematician and programmer), this is an inspirational and entertaining read.

  • Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou

    by Lisbeth Kaiser, illustrated by Leire Salaberria 

    2016 5 to 14 years 

    • Historical
    • Picture books

    This inspiring biography for young readers focusses on writer, speaker and civil rights activist Maya Angelou.

  • Yours Sincerely, Giraffe

    by Megumi Iwasa, illustrated by Jun Takabatake 

    2016 5 to 9 years 

    • Adventure
    • Around the world
    • Funny
    • Picture books

    Giraffe, who lives on the African savanna, is bored and lonely so decides to send a letter to an unknown animal on the other side of the horizon. The letter ends up with an inquisitive penguin who is studying at Whale Point School, almost completely surrounded by sea.