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Books of The Month May 2024


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They have proved to be popular with both children and adults alike!


Early Years (0 - 5 Yrs)

Fiction
Cover of Penguin by Polly Dunbar Penguin by Polly Dunbar
Will Ben be able to make Penguin speak? Read on to find out..!

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Non-fiction
Cover of Animal Homes by Libby Walden Animal Homes by Libby Walden
A fabulous lift-the-flap book to develop your child’s vocabulary.

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Poetry/Rhyming
Cover of Whose Toes Are Those? by Jabari Asim Whose Toes Are Those? by Jabari Asim
A board book that has to be read with bare feet!

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Key Stage 1 (5 - 7 Yrs)

Fiction
Cover of Supertato by Sue Hendra Supertato by Sue Hendra
The first in a series of the supermarket super hero!

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Non-fiction
Cover of Return to FACTopia by Kate Hale Return to FACTopia by Kate Hale
A perfect read for those who love fun, quirky and fascinating facts.

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Poetry/Rhyming
Cover of Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here by Michael Rosen Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here by Michael Rosen
Quentin Blake has illustrated Michael Rosen’s witty poems all about family life. An oldie but a goodie!

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Key Stage 2 (7 - 11 Yrs)

Fiction
Cover of The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Rauf The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Rauf
Learn about the power of kindness…as well as the taste of pomegranates!

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Non-fiction
Cover of Ancient Egypt by Marcia Williams Ancient Egypt by Marcia Williams
Told in comic strip style, Ancient Egyptians and their stories are brought alive by the wonderful Marcia Williams.

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Poetry/Rhyming
Cover of Smile Out Loud: 25 Happy Poems by Joseph Coelho Smile Out Loud: 25 Happy Poems by Joseph Coelho
Perfect poetry to practice reading out loud!

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