Recommended Reads

 Dear Parents and Carers, 
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The children are thoroughly enjoying the reading activities planned for Book Fortnight. They have enjoyed sessions in our reading den on the theme of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and have spent time discussing authors and texts suitable for their age groups. It has been great to see the joy and wonder of the children’s faces as they are hooked on their class teacher’s every word during whole class reading times. 

Often, we are asked by parents/carers for advice about reading material suitable for different age groups. I have put together several documents to support with this and have attached them to this email. Firstly there are some recommended read lists for your child’s year group – the children can use these as a challenge for their reading. There may be many texts they can tick off straight away! I have also added a link below for a collection of books put together by a panel of experts to develop children’s ability to empathise – experience and understand someone else’s feelings. Books are a fantastic way of developing empathy. There is also a section on ‘Emotions’ recommending books on a variety of specific emotions, helping children to recognise and share those they experience: 

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I hope you find these useful, 
Best wishes, ​

Bridget Adnett 
Deputy Head Teacher
English Lead