'When you read a book it feels like you’re actually there.'  Y3 pupil

'You can block anything else out and you’re just there in the story.'   Y5 pupil

'I like reading because it feels like you’re watching a movie of the book.'   Y4 pupil

'My favourite time of the day is when my teacher reads to us.'    Y2 pupil

'I'm getting better at reading so I can choose lots of books.'   Y1 pupil

'Funny books that make me laugh are my favourites.'  FS2 pupil

'It's good that there are different genres of books – there's something for everyone to read.'    Year 6 pupil

Book Chat: Reading With Your Child

This is a link to some Open University resources to help and support you to read books conversationally and creatively to and with your children.  There are three short films aimed at different age ranges and posters with ideas for you to use.

https://ourfp.org/supporting-rah/book-chat-reading-with-your-child/

Book Recommendations

Looking for inspiration for your child's next book? Wondering what's new in children's literature? Here are some excellent websites which you could use to help you in your search to find the right book for your young readers.