Suggested reading for Years 1 & 2: Summer term

Two little girls go walking in bluebell wood and rescue a Bog Baby.

Tariq must bring a special meal to the class picnic – but how can he choose a favourite from his family’s scrumptious array of dishes? A delicious celebration of family and food. 

Learn all about the function of mucus in this informative and utterly hilarious picture book. Follow the adventures of Simon the piece of snot as he protects his human from harmful irritants. 

When a mushroom is rejected as a pizza topping and thrown in the compost bin, he raises a mushroom army to take revenge! A totally hilarious picture book, perfect for fans of Supertato.

A girl describes her many, varied feelings. A useful book to explore emotions with a young child.

Goldilocs rewrites her story. She’s not a porridge-stealer or a chair-breaker! This twist on a classic fairy tale uses bouncing rhymes and a fresh perspective to create a truly engaging picture book. 

Written for very young readers, this enchanting picture book about the life cycle of a star breaks down the stages of its life into easily understandable chunks. 

A lovely, music-themed book about tolerance, diversity and working together highlights urban living, cultural diversity and a brilliant range of different musical instruments in a gorgeously illustrated picture book. 

A picture book about a girl who moves to a new country and uses the power of maps to remind her of her connections and to help her feel at home in her new environment. 

Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything, but when Michael’s dad pops a forkful of steaming potato straight into his mouth without blowing on it, it turns out that perhaps there might be some gaps in his knowledge. 

A picture book about how grumpy Daniel starts to notice the sweet things in life and improves his mood. 

Molly lives with all the other monkeys in the jungle, but Molly has a secret: she’s a pig. A picture book with a message about difference and inclusion. 

In this comic-inspired picture book, Super Goat Girl realises she’s not like the other heroes in her new superhero school. As chaos ensues in the playground, it’s up to Super Goat Girl to discover what makes her super special and save the day.

An adorable book about looking beyond the physical and being grateful for what we have, Frank is a Butterfly is a lovely picture book that blends gentle humour, butterfly facts, and a lovable hero into a delightful read. 

A beautiful, sensitive picture book about what happens when we feel anxious. 

My First Picture Atlas is a lovely introduction to geography for mid-primary aged children.