Book Recommendations

Recommended Storytime Chapter Books: EYFS

Author: Oliver Jeffers

Format: Picture book

Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers

Publish Date: May 3, 2005

An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own. The beautifully illustrated, original debut picture book from shining talent Oliver Jeffers.

There once was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend and how they could play hide-and-go-seek together.

So, one day, he decided to set about catching a star of his very own…

Recommended Storytime Chapter Books: Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7)

Author: Phil Earle

Format: Picture book

Illustrator: Steve May

Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Publish Date: April 6, 2017

Stanley is a normal little boy, whose dad just happens to be the greatest superhero on the planet. Six days a week, Dad saves the world from disasters, aliens, and bad guys. Friday is his day off and he always spends it with Stan. But one Friday, Dad and Stan meet a series of people desperately in need of Dad’s help. Soon Stan finds himself saving a lion stuck up a tree, rescuing a monster truck from a ditch and taking on shark-infested floodwaters. That’s right: Stan is a chip off the old (superhero) block! High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

Recommended Storytime Chapter Books: Year 3-4

Author: Burhana Islam

Format: Chapter book

Illustrator: Farah Kahndaker

Publisher: Knights Of Media

Publish Date: April 1, 2021

Yusuf’s older sister is getting married. He’s ready for the delicious food, the fun with his cousins and the many presents… but he’s NOT ready to take her place as the responsible one. His only option: cause some chaos and ruin the wedding.

The first book in the hysterically funny MY LAUGH-OUT-LOUD LIFE series will have you crying with laughter!

Upper KS2 Year 5-6

Author: Priscilla Mante

Format: Chapter book

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Publish Date: May 27, 2021

A relatable, inclusive story about families, unlikely friendships and girl power.

Ola! I’m Jasmina Santos-Campbell (but you can call me Jaz). You’ve probably heard of me and my football team the Bramrock Stars before. No? Well, you will soon because we’re almost famous!

Forming the Stars was my genius idea – you see I need to prove to Mae (that’s my mum!) that I’m a football star so she’ll want to come back home.

The idea was the easy part, though. Now I’ve got a team of seven very different girls and we need to work together, to be taken seriously as footballers.

We are the DREAM TEAM and we’re going to show the world that girls CAN play football!