Suggested reading for years 1 & 2: Autumn term

Elin and her grandad must save a family of beavers after their habitat is filled with plastic and rubbish. A heartwarming story which includes lots of information and an activity inspiration. 

This glimmering, gorgeous book is a gentle story that showcases the amazing celebrations of light across different communities, including Lunar New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah and Ramadan.

It’s night-time in the supermarket and all is quiet and still. But wait. Something has escaped from the freezer, something with evil plans. This little escapee (or escapea?) wants to cause chaos. Can Supertato save the day? A hilarious and anarchic story with truly brilliant characters – one that you’ll be asked to read again and again.

A child joins a new school and gets a whirlwind tour from a very confident pupil. Along the way, she realises that he doesn’t need a tour guide right now – he needs a friend. 

Pete the badger likes to keep everything neat and tidy, but his over-zealous cleaning begins to have a damaging impact on the forest. This entertaining picture book, with its rich illustrations, carries an important environmental message.

This is a heart-warming and satisfying tale that is certain to provide comfort to young children.

This charming non-fiction picture book takes a fun and whimsical look at the important early learning concept of measurement. Features a colourful, illustrated size chart that little learners can pull out and colour in themselves!

The creator of this picture book offers to draw anything the reader wants on the next page… as long as it’s not a tiger. Unfortunately, if you try not to think about tigers, that’s all that pops into your mind. Funny, colourful and interactive, this story highlights the importance of perseverance.  

Rosie Revere dreams of becoming a great engineer. She creates wonderful gadgets and gizmos – but only when no one is watching.

Martha loves making maps! In this charming and original picture book, follow Martha as she takes you on a tour of her world and shares her hopes and dreams for the future.

Theo’s sunflower has grown right through the tower block! A delightful celebration of nature and community.  

A charming yet poignant story about the impact of waste on the environment and the benefits of recycling.

Transformed in an instant from combat cool to sartorial nightmare, can Traction Man ever be a superhero again?

A young child moves to a new area and decides to build their own friend. When another child lends a hand, the pair gradually realise that they have made a real friend after all. 

This bright and sweet book is a lovely way to look at differences between cultures, as well as what unites us.

A girl helps her grandmother recover from illness through their shared ritual of cooking Chinese dumplings as a symbol of their love. 

Join Stevie the World’s grumpiest slug as he learns about all the things that makes slugs special in this hilarious picture book. A mixture of narrative and non-fiction with excellent illustrations. 

Coelho follows in a noble tradition headed by Agard, Ahlberg, McGough and Rosen, who turn everyday life into memorable poetic miniatures.