Booklists beginning with: S
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All about starting school or nursery
Whether they're nervous or excited, these books are perfect for preparing your little one's for that big step.
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Battle of the Santas
Usually jolly, sometimes grumpy, young and old - we've all got a favourite Father Christmas in fiction. Which book has the Santa that you love the most?
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Books about soft toys for 0-5
Soft toys are a source of comfort for many young children, and they are often taken absolutely everywhere. These books show beloved companions on exciting adventures with their child, occasionally getting lost, and always being adored.
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Books about space
These great intergalactic adventures for all ages will take you on exciting interstellar journeys through the cosmos...
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Books about spies for children 8+
Spies are fascinating – their gadgets, their disguises, their bravery in the face of villainy… Someone you know could be a spy and you would probably never find out! We’ve chosen a selection of thrilling books starring some super-slick spies.
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Books about spies for younger children
Spies are fascinating – their gadgets, their disguises, their bravery in the face of villainy… Someone you know could be a spy and you would probably never find out! Here are some brilliant books for younger children starring all sorts of spies – super, slick and just plain silly. Shhh!
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Books about sport
Whether you prefer football or cycling, ballet or basketball, there's something for everyone on our list of sporting books, which are perfect for children aged 8-14 years-old.
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Books that feature Single Mums
Parents are not usually the focus of books for children – they’re not the ones having the adventures, after all! Here are some of our favourite stories that happen to have a single mum in the background. Sometimes this is through death, sometimes divorce, and sometimes the reason is never mentioned. All children will enjoy these fantastic stories.
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Books to engage children with STEM
The following booklist shares titles which explore the wonderfully imaginative world of STEM in different and exciting ways, providing ideas and inspiration for the next generation of innovators.
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Books to help your child get ready for the big move to secondary school
The transition to secondary school can be both exciting and difficult. These books aimed at 11-13 year olds contain themes around friendships and overcoming a variety of challenges, as well as starting at a new school.
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Books to promote speech and language development
We've chosen books which use rhyme, repeated refrains, interactivity, humour and everyday vocabulary to introduce children to language in a fun way.
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Books to share with older children
Reading together doesn’t have to stop once your children can read for themselves – it’s still fun to read aloud to older children! Here are great stories to share with 8-12s that you’ll love, too...
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Brilliant books about summer (older children)
These books are some of our favourite children's titles about the summer time, and with a wide range of genres, there's something for everyone.
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Let's talk about sex...
With the former Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman, and other teen authors such as Melvin Burgess, Philip Pullman and Sarra Manning talking about why it's important for teenage books to provide realistic depictions of sexual relationships, we bring together our list of some of the best books for young adults which talk frankly, but responsibly, about the r…
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Picture books about single dads
Dads can be funny, loving and the best playmates. They are also often the sole care-giver, at least some of the time. Here’s a selection of fantastic picture books that feature a father and child having adventures together. Perfect for sharing with little ones.
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Picture books about single mums
Here's a selection of fantastic picture books that feature a mother and child having adventures together
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Pori Drwy Stori spring term booklist
Some of our favourite new books for the summer term...
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Pori Drwy Stori summer term Booklist
Some of our favourite new books for the summer term...
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School Library Pack Books 2022/23
Here are the amazing School Library Pack books for 2021/22. Perfect for students in Years 7-9, the free pack includes fifteen titles, split across three categories – Future Classics, Reluctant Readers and Non-Fiction.
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Shakespeare retold
Take a look at some of our favourite re-tellings (or reimaginings) of Shakespeare's plays. They all bring these incredible stories to life for younger readers.
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Shirley Hughes
Author and illustrator Shirley Hughes OBE was the first ever Book Trust Lifetime Achievement Award winner. She wrote and illustrated over 200 cherished children’s books, including the celebrated Alfie stories.
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Short story collections for older children
Short stories can be a great way of engaging reluctant readers, or and even introducing confident readers to more advanced stories. whatever the case, there will be something here for you 9-12 year old
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Short story collections for teenagers
We love short stories! Whether you're looking for an anthology you can dip in and out of, something to read in one sitting, or stories to kick-start the writing of your own, these are some of our favourite YA collections: inspiring, intriguing and surprising.
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Siblings – for over 8 years old
Siblings can be annoying, a responsibility, and the best person to team up with – or all of those things at once! These thrilling books are all about brothers and sisters.
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Siblings – for teens
Brothers and sisters – can’t live with them, can’t live without them. This selection of engaging, thought-provoking books about siblings will grip you from start to finish.
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Siblings – for under 8 years old
Siblings are brilliant for teaming up with to have adventures. This selection of exciting stories star brothers and sisters having all sorts of fun together.
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Siblings – picture books
Siblings can be frustrating at times, but they can also be the best of playmates. This selection of picture books is not about getting a new sibling, but about existing brothers and sisters that share in all the fun at home and when out and about.
Books about siblings for children under 8
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Special School Library Pack books 2022-23
Here are the wonderful titles included in the free Special School Library Pack for 2022-23.
The ten books offer a wide range of styles, themes and formats, to support your students in reading for enjoyment, discussing books and developing a long-term love of reading.
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Special School Library Pack Books for 2023-24
Here are the wonderful titles included in the free Special School Library Pack for 2023-24.
The ten books offer a wide range of styles, themes and formats, to support your students in reading for enjoyment, discussing books and developing a long-term love of reading.
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Spring explorer booklist
Spring is a great time to start exploring the world around you - whether that's learning more about animals, going for a picnic or simply visiting your local park. Here are some books to spark children's curiosity for the world around them.
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St Patrick’s Day books for 9+
Our St Patrick's Day booklist featuring titles about or set in the Emerald Isle features a range of books - from tales of time travel, magic, witches, natural disasters and mythical worlds to funny books about contemporary Ireland and short stories too.
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Stone Age to Iron Age history topic booklist
Stone Age to Iron Age Britain features in the history curriculum for primary schools across England and Wales, and children are often curious to learn more about this fascinating era. We have hand-picked a selection of books which connect with this period, and which would work well alongside a history topic. Whether featuring the invention of early tech…
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Story Explorers: Books for children to strengthen their communication skills
We recommend these books because they help to develop early communication skills. They encourage children to join in with their voices, learn new words and have fun with shared reading.
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Story Explorers: Books for supporting socio-emotional development
This thoughtfully curated booklist is designed to encourage children to think about feelings – their own and other people’s as well.
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Story Explorers: Diversity of family life
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and for all children, it’s important to see their own experiences reflected in the stories they read. Books can offer comfort, validation, and a sense of belonging by showing that there is no one "right" way to be a family.
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Suggested reading for Reception and Year 1: Autumn Term
Here are some of out favourite books that are perfect for pupils in Reception and Year 1 to read during the Autumn term.
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Suggested reading for Reception and Year 1: Spring Term
Here are some of out favourite new books that are perfect for pupils in Reception & Year 1 to read during the Spring term.
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Suggested reading for Reception and Year 1: Summer Term
Here are some of out favourite new books that are perfect for pupils in Reception & Year 1 to read during the Summer term.
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Suggested reading for Year 7 and Year 8: Autumn Term
Here are some of out favourite new books that are perfect for pupils in Year 7 & Year 8 to read during the Autumn term.
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Suggested reading for Year 7 and Year 8: Spring Term
Here are some of out favourite new books that are perfect for pupils in Year 7 & Year 8 to read during the Autumn term.
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Suggested reading for Year 7 and Year 8: Summer Term
Here are some of out favourite new books that are perfect for pupils in Year 7 & Year 8 to read during the Summer term.
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Summer reads for 8-12s
Here are our suggestions for summer reads – and there's something for every child of middle grade age.
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Summer reads for teens
The holidays are here and we're celebrating with this list of brilliant books that are perfect summer reading.
From love stories to dark comedy, we think teenagers will love digging into this list over the break.
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Super books for Superhero Day (12+)
We've assembled a team of super books to make a super booklist for teenagers.
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Super books for Superhero Day (5-8)
15 May is Superhero Day! Dust off your cape and wear your underpants on the outside of your trousers in celebration of the day dedicated to heroes - in whateve
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Super books for Superhero Day (9-12)
We've assembled a team of super books to make a super booklist for readers aged 9-12. These books feature a range of heroes - from real life people to comic book greats!
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Supporting a healthy mind
We've put together a selection of picture books that can help young children to start to understand mental health, support a healthy mind, and supply useful strategies.
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