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Tidy by Emily Gravett

Recommended by: Gemma Molyneux/@GHOEnglish Form and Genre: Picture Book Length: 40 pages Summary: A story about a very neat badger who goes a bit too far when tidying up the forest. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS/KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: It has a great message about the importance of nature; it has beautiful illustrations; lovely rhyming story. Perfect …

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The Whale Who Wanted More by Rachel Bright

Recommended by: Gemma Molyneux/@GHOEnglish Form and Genre: Picture Book Length: 32 pages. Summary: Humphrey the whale is on a quest: to find the one perfect object that will make him feel complete but nothing seems to do the trick. Humphrey soon learns that life is not about collecting stuff. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS/KS1 – but there are some fantastic …

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The Storm Whale by Benji Davies

Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Benji Davies Form: Picture Book Length: 28 pages Brief synopsis: Noi finds a baby whale beached near his house and takes it home and hides it from his father. His father discovers it in the bath and they take the whale back out to sea. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 …

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Billy and the Dragon by Nadia Shireen

Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Nadia Shireen Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Billy’s pet Fatcat is stolen by a dragon and Billy goes on an adventure to get him back. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: Empowering for girlsGreat sense of humourBlack protagonist Other Comments: Part of a …

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Look Up by Nathan Bryon

Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Nathan Bryon Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Rocket dreams of being an astronaut and invites her community to come and watch a meteor shower with her. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: Introductions to space and famous astronauts – good for scienceExplores sibling …

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This Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell

Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Cressida Cowell Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Emily Brown and her rabbit Stanley have adventures. The Silly Naughty Queen keeps asking to take Stanley in exchange for gifts sent by her military officers and butler. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: It’s empowering …

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The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton

Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Sam Boughton Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Joe plants a seed and brings his previously grey block of flats to life with beautiful plants and animals. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: Supports Science lessons (seeds, planting, growing etc.)Black protagonist  

Have you seen Elephant? by Dave Barrow

Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Dave Barrow Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Little boy plays hide and seek with his elephant friend. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book:  Beautiful illustrationsFamiliar contentBlack protagonist Further Info: Look at the inside covers for the protagonist’s family tree – beautiful!