Reading at Shipley
Our Reading Ambassadors
Bunny, Jack Sonny and Noah are the Shipley Reading Ambassadors
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Recommended books for all year groups
Recommended Author Websites
Ones to Watch: New Children's Fiction for 2024 - 2025
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The Weald Book Awards takes place each year with the Year 6 children asked to read six different books by six different authors.
Weald Book Awards 2024 - 2025
The Weald Book Awards takes place each year with the Year 6 children asked to read six different books by six different authors. Children then take part in different activities such as designing a new front cover, creating a character to be included in the story and photographs of children reading in unusual places. All the finished activities are entered into a final competition with other local schools.
To see the new books for 2024-2025 please go to the Sycamore Class page.
To see the new books for 2024-2025 please go to the Sycamore Class page.
Shipley's Books of the Year
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Finding Bear by Hannah Gold
This is the unmissable follow-up to the fantastic award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+ April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island, but over a year later, she can't stop thinking about her precious Bear. When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she's convinced it's her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the Arctic. So begins an unforgettable and magical journey across icy glaciers and frozen tundra. Recommended and loved by Ms Stas. |
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A Whale of a Time by Lou Peacock
This is a wonderful, beautifully illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to make you laugh! The fabulous range of poems for children includes work by John Agard, Maya Angelou, Hilaire Belloc, Brian Bilston, Lucille Clifton, Wendy Cope, Roald Dahl, Edward Lear, Spike Milligan, Ogden Nash, Grace Nichols, Jack Prelutsky, Michael Rosen, Christina Rossetti, Benjamin Zephaniah and many more. 'A beautiful book!' Ms Stas, Sycamore Class 'Lots of wonderful poetry,' Mrs Harvey. 'You must read this book,' Sycamore Class. |
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Books with an Art Theme
Here are some wonderful books with an art theme that we would recommend.
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Books of Poetry
Below are some superb poetry books that you may enjoy.
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