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Did you know that male platypuses have venomous spurs on their back legs. That can give you a very painful sting. I loved this book because I played guessing game with my sister using this book whose beak is this?

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From this I learnt that the earth is in danger so should all take a part to save the earth by recycling most of our things.

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I liked the part when little Red Riding Hood was describing the big bad wolf as her granny to trick him because she knew it’s not her granny , it’s big bad wolf who’s trying to trick her.

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This book has an amazing pictures illustrated by Valentina Fontana. In this story the boy really wanted to an. Octopus as a pet but mum and dad were hard to convince. Please have a go at reading this book you’ll enjoy it.

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This story is about a boy called Jamie, who wishes to grow older but realises that he’ll have moustache and become bald. He became really scared with this thought and thanked god it was only a dream.

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In this story the dragon is very hungry and he likes to eat all sorts of foods. He helped people so he can get food from them. My favourite food is pasta, chicken & rice and spaghetti bolognese.

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Even though, I knew that rats can squeak, from this book I learnt they can whistle and make chirping noises.

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At the beginning of the the story Sandy and Bonny were always arguing and things weren’t right in their life. But one day a little man came to stay and things started to get better. until Bonny upset the little man by pouring jug of water all over him. That night the good luck was gone from their lives as the little man has gone too.

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Colin doesn’t like Gloria because she eats from his bowl, sleeps in his basket on his special cushion and gets all the attention from everyone.

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The grey heron is the largest bird in Europe. They get scared if they see an other heron. They have a long neck. It flies with slow wing beats and sometimes glides for a short distance. They eat small sea creatures from the ponds.

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Biff, Chip and Kipper's Dad had 2 left feet and had struggled to dance. Dad had to practice a lot to overcome this issue and eventually won dance competition. My rating is 10/10.

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Hunters were trying to catch a Gorilla who had big feet. Biff, Chip and Kipper went to rain forest through the portal to rescue Gorilla getting hunted. My rating is 9/10.

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Biff and Wilmer went to Picnic but only to discover there was a Beehive. They had to contact someone who eventually get rid off Beehive. My rating is 9/10.

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The gorilla had big feet and the Hunters were after the Gorilla. Biff, Chip and Kipper had rescued the Gorilla from getting hunted.

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In this story Dad had two left feet and he couldn't dance! Dad eventually managed to learn to dance.

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This story is about twelve dancing princesses and their worn out slippers. King wanted the mystery to be solved so send the message to the people. Tramper ( the boy ) read the message and decided to solve the mystery of worn slippers. Tramper was a clever boy so the princesses couldn’t trick him by adding things in his drink to make him sleep. At night time he followed the princesses into their magical garden and watched them until they danced. When Tramper told this to the king he didn’t believe him but Tramper showed him a ruby rose and one diamond pear. At the end he married a youngest princess.

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I liked the part when they shrunk the shelly back to normal because she was happy to be back in her pen. I didn’t like the part when the children were chasing Shelly because she could off got her hurt.

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My favourite part was when Gecko performed with his friends at the end of the story because he became a star with his friends and his dream came true.

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She love this book😇 📙

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I was surprised to see there were two stories in this book. The first story was about a chicken who lived on the barn and thought the sun fell on him. I recognised the second because it was exactly like Goldilocks and the three bears.

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In this book I learnt how to make our own compost at home using unwanted vegetables peelings. We can grow our own vegetables at home by following the right tips.

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I like this book Because the penguin was exploring this book, In this book is a penguin is determined to find out how deep is the sea and he Success

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In this story a girl called Hannah. She’s very lonely because her dad is always busy working. One night just before her birthday she went on an amazing adventure with her toy best friend gorilla. She had so much fun at the zoo.

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This book is about a Snow White and seven dwarfs.. In this story all the dwarfs wanted to be the first and Snow White showed them how to take in turns.

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It told me lots of information 🍓

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It told me lots of information about Motocross. I love 🏍️

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I like that the acorn grew into a 🌲

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I didn’t understand why the fairy dressed up as an old lady to spin the spinning wheel. She could have dressed as something else.

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I didn’t like the part when Rhino was being mean to Alfie because it’s not kind and respectful thing to do to your friends.

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I really wanted my friends to read this book because it’s an amazing story about a girl who had an amazing adventure with her smart hat.

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I liked the part when the duckbill Drip defeated the tyrannosaurus and lived peacefully with his family at the end.

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Ant meets the queen

Date 21/09/24

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I didn’t like the part when Rhino was being mean to Alfie because it’s not kind and respectful thing to do to your friend.

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When I grow up, I want to be a teacher because I love to write on the board. All the children love their teachers.

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My favourite part of the story was when aunty cake invites everyone to her house for a party

and enjoy her delicious cake.

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My favourite queen is queen Victoria because she loved animals. She also liked going out for a picnic and have cakes and jellies.

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She’s good in reading

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A sea mystery by David Hunt and Alex Brychta

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A sea mystery by David Hunt and Alex Brychta

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I liked this book, especially the part when Kipper said "I want that boat" and when they got to the shop the man said, "That is not for sale go away". Kipper was not happy. Mum said, "I will give you a lolly to cheer you up." The man came and said, "I have a boat for you and when the children found the same boat in the middle of the sea!

Rating - 6/10

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I like this book because it tell you how to make illuminating photos

This book is about getting started on Photos

I learnt about auto flash

Auto focus

Composition

Download

Fill Flash

Focus

Focus Lock

ISO

Megabyte(MB)

Megapixel

Optical Zoom

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We re-read the book shared on changeover day to remind ourselves of how brave and courageous we can be!

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Alizay - I liked the ending of the story as they became friends with the girl and made her feel welcome.

Marissa - I love the front cover as it is covered in flowers. I wish I could make paper flowers like Kiku.

Yasin - You should always be nice and kind to others.

Maya - I like when the flower bloomed.

Igor - If someone is new in class we can share books with them and be kind.

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Redwood voted for this to be their end-of-day story on Friday. They said it is one of their favourites as Zog tries really hard to be his best and they also think it is very kind of the princess to help him.

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Redwood wanted to read this book after seeing Pine Class' post about it. At first, we thought it would be so much fun being something else for the day but by the end of the story nearly all of Redwood had changed their mind! We love being our incredible selves and want to celebrate every other incredible person too.

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We enjoyed this story of how bear persevered with his talent and took risks. We are glad that he returned home and that his family and friends were so proud of him. We talked about our talents and things we want to achieve when we grow up and how we can support our friends too.

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Redwood enjoyed this twist on the classic tale. Afterwards, they tried to do this themselves by choosing a traditional story and putting a twist in it.

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We borrowed this book from Pine class as we liked the look of the front cover with different dragons on. Redwood said this reminded them of the colour monster. We talked about how it's okay to feel different things, sometimes even at the same time.

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Jorawar - I liked that Geoffrey helped other animals in the trees and realised he was good at something.

Marissa - I enjoyed this story because Geoffrey made friends with other animals who liked him just as he is.

Aleena - I liked it when he used his long neck to help others. Even though he is clumsy he is still good at other things.

Prayan - Geoffrey annoyed some animals by being clumsy but found good friends who weren't annoyed at him.

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Redwood have been very interested in monarchs and knights since learning their Queen Elizabeth II topic in History so they really liked the look of this book. They found it funny when the kiss went missing the the clumsy knight got into some trouble with woodland animals!

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We loved the colourful pictures in the book, especially the ones of different birds. Esa liked that the birds tried really hard to talk to bear, even though they spoke different languages. We talked about how we can communicate in different ways, such as with our faces, just like Bear did in this story.

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This story is by an author that Redwood recognise from the stories The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could. We liked the rhyming style of the story and thought it was funny that the gecko did not like the sound of his echo!

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This story is all about finding comfort to get to sleep. Redwood talked about what they like to do before bed.
Prayan - I have some milk and cuddle my red bear.
Faith - I read my book and cuddle my mum.
Marissa - My mum reads me a story to get me sleepy.
Sanjana - I always have my teddy bear with me.
Jorawar - my mum gives me a goodnight kiss.

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This was a lovely story all about how good things will always find us in the end. Although this story does not have many words, the message is important - we may have sad days, or feel angry or anxious about something, but good feelings will always come after and good days will follow. We talked about how our friends and family can help us feel better about our worries and other things that help us.

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This is a wonderful poetic story containing lots of facts and information about water. We were lucky enough to have James Carter visit us in school for a workshop, which makes this book even more special!

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Books for Year 2. Here's our list of 45 books to foster an early love of reading. With picture books, poetry, first readers, and chapter books, there's wide variety titles to appeal to of children in KS1 year 2 classes in UK primary schools. With a range of material to appeal to all ability ranges including the less able, the more able, reluctant readers, and struggling readers; these stories can be used for individual reading, reading with siblings, and whole class reading. This list of year 2 books is revised each term and includes stories by Mac Bennett, Anete Melece, Joseph Coelho, Louise Fatio, Michael Rosen, Anthony Browne, Clotilde Perrin, Raymond Briggs, Wendy Orr, and more.

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Books for Year 2 - our recommendations

Big Sky Mountain by Alex Milway

Grandma Nan is no ordinary Grandma - she goes on adventures, canoes and lives in a log cabin - and Big Sky Mountain is beyond anything Rosa, a young city girl, could fathom. With immersive short descriptions, maps and illustrations, this is an exciting and easy-to-read nature story that will appeal to children reading chapter books for the first time. Read our full review.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

Two boys hypnotise their headteacher and create an alter ego - Captain Underpants - with wedgie power - fighting for good against evil. With eye-catching and cartoon-like illustrations, this book is sure to be a hit with reluctant readers, and with many other titles in the series, could be a springboard for getting your year two pupils hooked on reading for pleasure.

Malcolm is a normal boy, but all those around him a slightly strange. There's a school that tries hard to make everything boring, a genie who appears if you rub your nose, and a city called Ponky. The first of a series, this is an ideal book for Year 2 children to read out loud.

Clarice Bean, That's Me by Lauren Child

At home, Clarice has to put up with her annoying younger brother, a really moody older brother, and a grandfather who pours soup on his cornflakes. A very funny story about Clarice, who just wants peace and quiet. One of a series of great books for year 2 that are suitable for more independent readers.

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The Lost Homework by Richard O'Neill, illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman

Sonny has lost his homework book and is worried about how his teacher will react. As he searches for the missing book, the reader learns about Sonny's life as a Traveller, which includes going to a traditional wedding, helping his neighbours, and repairing one of the caravans they live in. A good picture book to show children how all of our lives are different, this text includes wonderful illustrations and a clever twist.

Hattie and Olaf by Frida Nilsson, illustrated by Stina Wirsén

When Hilda decides that she must have a horse to compete with her friend Ellen, who already has three, she thinks she's finally persuaded her father to buy her one when a horse box pulls up. However, she's beyond disappointed to meet its inhabitant - Olaf - who is definitely not a horse. With fast-paced dialogue, strong female characters, and lots of action, this bestselling story from Sweden is a fun read for children in year 2 who are beginning to tackle chapter books independently.

Salty Dogs by Matty Long

The Salty Dogs are a band of pirates constantly on the lookout for riches and treasure. Along the way, they meet outrageous sea monsters and a ship full of monkeys. The illustrations are filled with clever details and speech bubbles which are ideal for helping develop imagination. This is an ideal book for year 2 children who are enthralled by pirate stories.

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Don't Look in this Book by Samuel Langley-Swain

With an eye-catching cover and provocative title, this book is bound to appeal to reluctant readers in year 2. The artwork is stunning, taking the reader on an imaginative journey through fantastical places including outer space and a luminous green sewer - all told in rhythmic rhyming couplets which will encourage reading out loud. There's also an encouraging twist at the end which should inspire creative ideas for the classroom.
Rhyming picture book

Classic Fairy Tales: The Illustrated Collection by Berlie Doherty and Jane Ray

Including retellings of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin, Aladdin and Snow White, the rich language and gorgeous illustrations will provide much inspiration for art ideas and creative writing. Ideal for class reading in Year 2.
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I Was a Rat!: Or, the Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman

A little boy turns up on the doorstep of Old Bob and his wife Joan, and when asked where he came from, says: "I was a rat!" An enthralling story with a clever twist and atmospheric writing. Ideal to read and discuss with your child in year 2.

Adventure | Fairytale

The Happy Lion by Louise Fatio and Roger Duviosin

A fun and engaging story about a lion who just wants to thank the villagers for feeding him - only for chaos to ensue. Beautifully illustrated in pen and ink. A classic picture book, and ideal for independent or paired reading in year 2.

Pirate School: Just a Bit of Wind by Jeremy Strong

Pirate school is a little different to an ordinary school. Lessons include learning how to walk the plank and hand-to-hand fighting. A funny story that will appeal to reluctant readers, this is a useful book for year two targeted group reading and catch-up reading strategies.

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Weslandia by Paul Fleischman, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Wesley decides to create his own country, language, food, and civilisation - all in his back garden. This spectacularly imaginative picture book will spark endless conversations, ideas, and inspiration for creative writing and artwork in Year 2.
Adventure

Rescue on Nim's Island by Wendy Orr

A stunning adventure story about Nym, who lives on a beautiful desert island with her friends Jack, Fred, Selkie and Chica. However, disaster strikes when Jack vanishes, and suddenly Nym needs all the help she can get. The book is best suited to independent 6-7-year-old readers who are looking for more challenging and adventurous chapter books.
Adventure

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Books for year 2 video

Below is a video containing all our year 2 book ideas as a quick-fire video - suitable for classrooms, projectors, wall panel displays, school libraries and sharing on school websites and social media.

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Click for more children's reading book recommendations - Picture books to read before you are 5 years old | Reception books | Year 1 books | Year 2 books (this page) | Year 3 books | Year 4 books | Year 5 books | Year 6 books | Topic books | KS3 books

If you liked our year 2 book list, why not try our Books for Year 1 reading list or our list of recommended picture books. We also have a great list of pirate-themed books for topics in year 2.

For even more books for 6-year-olds, see this list.

For more difficult titles, try our Books for Year 3 reading list.

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Year 2 books for children aged 6-7 in KS1

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Books for Year 2 children aged 6-7 with easy reads and first chapter books by Michael Rosen, Jeanne Birdsall, Lauren Child & more.

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Books for KS1 and EYFS children aged 4-7 | School Reading List

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Books KS1 and EYFS 4-7 year olds. A great selection with picture books & chapter books selected by primary school teachers & librarians.

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Reading

It is morally imperative for Penn Wood School to teach every child to read, regardless of social and economic circumstances, the ethnicity of pupils, the language spoken at home and most SEN or disabilities. We are sharply accountable for the progress and success of our children. Unless children have learnt to read, the rest of the curriculum remains a secret garden to which they will never have access.

We believe that good readers make good writers and so we actively immerse children within the principles of Pie Corbett's Talk for Writing approach. 'Reading as a Reader' and 'Reading as a Writer' - the stages within 'Imitation' - are both essential in teaching children the skills needed to be successful readers.

Children from Reception to Year 6 are also timetabled to be taught reading within whole class sessions at least three times per week. The school's approach to reading is research-informed using what we know pedagogically about vocabulary instruction, the importance of general and world knowledge (and its impact on inference) and the designing and answering of questions about reading. The school follows Pie Corbett's Talk for Reading sequence with a variety of quality fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are also exposed to Rising Stars' Reading Planet books - a mixture of phonically decodable and non-phonically decodable stories - within whole class sessions.

All children are regularly immersed in the quality literature from our school's reading spine, which has been carefully designed to include the very best of children's literature.

For more information on supporting your child's reading at home, please visit the following pages on our website:

Early Reading

At Penn Wood, children in Nursery, Reception and KS1 are following the Read, Write Inc. Phonics programme. Sounds are taught in a lively, engaging, multi-sensory way, supported with real story books.

For more information about the approach to early reading at Penn Wood, please read our Early Reading Policy:

Reading for Pleasure

The school's library - the Active Learning Library - is fully stocked with the best of children's literature and kept up to date with the newest releases. Each class in the school is timetabled to visit the library once per week and has the opportunity to loan books to read at home. As well as this, the library is open and accessible before and after school, when children and their parents can visit and browse the shelves together.

In the school library, the school has raffle ticket boxes linked solely to reading. Every child in the school has a reward card for reading and once a card has been filled with stickers (evidence of a wide variety of reading behaviours), a ticket is entered into a raffle. Tickets drawn out equate to a reward of a choice of book as a prize.

Each classroom has its own unique reading area in which children can access quality, up to date fiction and non-fiction reading books.

Reading at Home

Children are expected to read daily at home, with parents' support if necessary and appropriate. Every child has a home-school reading record which is monitored daily by class teachers. Children have access to Oxford Reading Buddy and Rising Stars' Reading Planet online, where they can read a wide range of ebooks.

Parents are actively encouraged to attend Rapid Reading mornings in Early Years and KS1 - opportunities to read with their child in school, as well as regular reading and phonics workshops held in school.

Please read the following Rising Stars guide to reading with your child at home for advice on supporting your children:

Our Online Tools to support Reading
Oxford Reading Buddy
Each child has a login for Oxford Reading Buddy. Using this website, each child will be able to choose a 'buddy' - an avatar - who will use their metacognitive voice to support each individual child's reading.
Oxford Reading Buddy Reading Planet Online
Each child also has a login for Rising Stars' Reading Planet online, where they can access a library of ebooks to support their child's reading.
Reading Planet online Oxford Owl
Oxford Owl is an award-winning free website with 250 FREE tablet-friendly eBooks and activities to help you support children's learning. Now it is even better, with dedicated areas for school and for home.
Oxford Owl Website First News
Each child in KS2 has access to First News' IHub portal where news articles can be accessed and quizzes answered about current events.
First News Login

Teams Fluency Reading
We are making use of an exciting tool on Microsoft Teams which enables children to record their voices reading a text aloud, and for this recording to be accessed by the child's teacher. Texts are a mixture of fiction and non-fiction and they often support the teaching that is taking place in subjects such as geography, history or science.

The objective of Teams fluency reading is for children to practice reading out loud so that fluency, expression and comprehension is built up.

Take a look at the video below which will show you how to use this tool:
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Redwood Class know that this is one of my all time favourite stories/collection of stories and they all enjoy it too! I love the musicality of the story and how you can't help but join in the rhythms and get excited about the story and what the Funny Bones do next.

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I remember reading this story a few years ago and knew that I wanted to share it with my class. This story teaches you that not everything is as it seems and that if you take the time to get to know people, you may be surprised at what you find out! I know you all enjoyed this book as much as me.

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This is one of my favourite picture books and is written by the well known author Julia Donaldson. The illustrations by Axel Scheffler bring the story to life and add even more excitement to the story. I really like how Zog perseveres in this story and proves that anyone can achieve their dreams.

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I really love this story and we enjoyed it when we read it together in Cinnamon Class. The kindness and friendship shown throughout the story is wonderful.

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