https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq We would love everyone to share book recommendations, book reviews and just share their love for reading. en-us 2020-12-02 11:16:17 UTC 2023-02-24 17:19:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png englishhub https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/981772092 This book represents the meaning, 'Don't judge a book by it's cover.' It is a heart warming book about Christmas tradition and true love between a Gradnpa and his Grandchild. However, it has an hidden meaning and may not be as Christmasy as you think....]]> 2020-12-02 21:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/981772092 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/983942928 Written and illustrated by award-winning Alex T. Smith, This is an irresistible story of a brave little mouse who sets out on a very important mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter that has been lost on its way to Father Christmas – so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day! His journey is crammed with adventure, heart and Christmas spirit – and some wonderful new friends along the way. Designed to be read one chapter per each day of Advent, each section ends with a festive challenge to complete. I use this with my class of year 1/reception and they sit entranced, excited to find out what their challenge will be. I also read it at home with my 4 and 9 year old, who is still just as excited. So much writing inspiration potential, beautiful vocabulary and develops such a warm, community feel.]]> 2020-12-03 14:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/983942928 englishhub https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/989211232 This is a beautiful story about a little bird who is determined to make his dreams come true. It shows the true love of the penguins and how when you come together anything is possible.]]> 2020-12-04 20:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/989211232 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/995642451 This is a heart warming story of a young boy who is very close to his grandma.  She is an architect and wants to build a house for them to live in.  Sadly the grandma passes away, but the boy builds a sculpture of her and she comes to life!
A brilliant story which deals with the death of a loved one and grief in a way which children can understand. It is also full of wonderful enriching vocabulary.]]> 2020-12-07 19:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/995642451 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1000005036 I love this book so much - as did the children in year 2. It’s about a beast who travels into a city looking for a friend but everyone is scared of him. However, he turns out to be a friendly beast who is lonely and is just trying to a find a friend. A beautiful way of teaching children not to judge a person by the way they look. It has some excellent language features, PAG and vocabulary perfect for year 2 curriculum as a added bonus too! ]]> 2020-12-08 20:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1000005036 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127636490 My year 2 children love this book- they love that it's not just about English, we can do maths, science and other things at the same time.
It is about a boy who wakes up flat and find's it fun at first being able to slide under doors and go on holiday in an envelope. But he finds being different isn't always easy and wishes he could be like everyone else.]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127636490 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637154 The perfect book to pick you up if you are feeling blue!  This magnificent look on life will soon remind you of how fabulous you are and help you when you are finding things tough.
The vibrant pictures will appeal to children of all ages, as will the messages within.
Read this book! It will make you smile! :)]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637154 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637412 Throughout this book you'll read of a monster living in the marshlands. For years the people of Cornucopia have told tales of this enormous, terrifying monster. When the people of the land find themselves in great peril the children come to save the day. The Icakabog is coming...  ]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637412 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637527 By Joanne Schwartz and Sydney Smith
A stunning story that exercises true juxtaposition with the contrast of a 'Town by the sea' and the working life of a coal-miner dad. A little boy reflects on how fortunate he is. ]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637527 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637533 A lovely twist on the popular traditional tale. Bear is lost in the city and finds his way into an apartment block. While there, he eats, sits and sleeps, just like in the original tale. When the owners come home, mum and bear recognise each other! Who is mum?
Lots of learning opportunities. ]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637533 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637619 By Chris Packham

A fantastic ]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127637619 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127638281 A beautifully illustrated book of acrostic 'spells', designed to keep words from the natural world such as 'otter', 'wren', 'oak' and 'bluebell' alive in the mouths and minds of children.  The poems are full of alliteration, kennings, rhyme and rhythm, and are a joy to read aloud.  This book can be shared with all primary school children, from Reception age when they will enjoy the pictures and sound of the language, to working with challenging vocabulary and images in UKS2.  This book has been seen as so important, that a copy has been bought for every library in the land, and every school in Scotland and Wales.

]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127638281 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127639398 A lovely book for children of all ages about some angry crayons. Poor Duncan goes to use his crayons one day. Instead of opening the box to find his crayons, he finds lots of letters from the crayons. Each letter is from a crayon explaining why they have quit their job. Duncan tries to please them all and has a way of getting them all back to do their job.]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127639398 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127639494 Written by Katherine Rundell, this is an exciting adventure story set in the Amazon jungle. It's a story of warmth and friendship, peril and determination to reach an end. ]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127639494 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127640301 A funny, heart warming story about a boy and his Grandad. They have a dragon fruit tree at the bottom of the garden and out hatches a dragon who gets up to lots of mischief!!]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127640301 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127640485 If you loved Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist, then you'll love her latest book! Alluring and enrapturing, this cross-generational tale will have you hooked from the very start...]]> 2021-01-26 16:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127640485 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127640862 this books is a heart-warming story of a family that face many issues. These issues are familiar to many of our children in school and therefore raises connections. For example the mother in the family has a growth disorder, they have to move house and move school AND the sister is a teenager who is changing from being a caring big sis to a grumpy angry sibling. ]]> 2021-01-26 16:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127640862 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127641622 Due to war, Lubna and her dad leave their home and head to a safe place. Lubna is alone, but finds friendship in a pebble who listens to all her worries and stories. ]]> 2021-01-26 16:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127641622 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127642228 A brilliant action adventure tale set in 1065-1066 following the son of soon to be King Harold as he battles Vikings and the Welsh as well as being the centre of a family feud which leads to the Battle of Hastings.]]> 2021-01-26 16:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127642228 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127642330 Young boy arrives at a 'Camp for Boys' unfortunately turns out to be detention centre. The boys face a variety of wicked staff and problems to overcome. They must work together to help each other survive.]]> 2021-01-26 16:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127642330 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127642925 Bonnie's parents leave her at Willoughby chase with a distant relative named Miss Slycarp. Along with her cousin Sylvia, who is attacked by wolves on a train journey to the Chase, they have to survive life in the Chase and beyond. Miss Slycarp doesn't make life easy for the two girls or the loyal staff! A classic!]]> 2021-01-26 16:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127642925 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127643104 By Chris Packham.

Blue whales, monarch butterflies, green turtles and more! - This fantastic non-fiction book about animal migrations around the world will inspire readers of every age to find out more about the creatures inside. A great book for writing any genre type about, particularly non-fiction texts.]]> 2021-01-26 16:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127643104 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127645568 This is a beautiful but simple book to read with lovely illustrations. It includes many questions to ponder or to discuss with others . ]]> 2021-01-26 16:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127645568 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127646986
This book is really helping me during the current climate! It's really easy to read with lots of 'self help' information. It sounds cheesy but it is honestly inspirational. The author had a troubled childhood and has worked from nothing. 10/10

Learn to love yourself!]]> 2021-01-26 16:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127646986 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127660652 A magical adventure to the North Pole with a flying dinosaur and Santa himself! Can William find a way to stop Christmas becoming a thing of the past? Who is the Winter Witch? Full of music, magic and a friendship like no other, this is a fantastic Christmassy read for the whole family. ]]> 2021-01-26 16:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127660652 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127680181 A fabulous story about a dog trying hard to find her place in the world. Beautifully illustrated.]]> 2021-01-26 16:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127680181 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127681866 2021-01-26 16:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1127681866 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464800853 2021-04-27 15:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464800853 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464802535 Another instalment of The Lonely Beast books by Chris Judge. The Beast receives an unexpected delivery and we follow him on his hilarious journey. The Children absolute love this book. ]]> 2021-04-27 15:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464802535 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464803147 A new book, publishes in September 2020 about how a children feels through COVID 19 and how life isn't normal. 

]]> 2021-04-27 15:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464803147 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464803845 2021-04-27 15:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464803845 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464804395 A heartwarming book about the imaginary worlds a young boy called Stanley can create with just a simple stick.]]> 2021-04-27 15:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464804395 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464806280 2021-04-27 15:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464806280 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464809084 A great heart warming story, great for imagery and fantasy. A classic that is a great reread from childhood. ]]> 2021-04-27 15:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464809084 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464813711 2021-04-27 15:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1464813711 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1465234511 A gorgeous story with a surprisingly touching end. The story is about friendship, forgiveness and courage and is set in Papua New Guinea.

]]> 2021-04-27 16:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1465234511 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1465236492 A great story where the children choose where the story goes. Can be read again and again as a different story. My year 3 class love it!!

]]> 2021-04-27 16:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1465236492 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558047741 When Super Potato goes looking for the sinister inventor, he finds the ultimate enemy . . . Potatech, his own robotic double! The children were very engaged with this comic and it is part of a series. ]]> 2021-05-25 15:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558047741 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558048619 2021-05-25 15:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558048619 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558049631 This is donated by a parent each time their child finishes. It’s aimed at 7-9 year olds and is full of fantastic stories, lots of non-fiction in the style of a comic and opportunities for reading for pleasure and writing or drawing activities too. One of the boys in my class said it looked like a computer game!]]> 2021-05-25 15:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558049631 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558049926 A magazine subscription full of interesting facts, quizzes and lots more. ]]> 2021-05-25 15:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558049926 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558050350 A great comic based on a bored hippo who lives in a run down zoo. He anchored red panda leave to be like the humans and get a job, several jobs later hippo has learn many skills which he uses to make a difference to all the animals in the zoo ]]> 2021-05-25 15:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558050350 https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558051596 Colourful magazine suitable for years 1-4.
Great variety of stories.


]]> 2021-05-25 15:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558051596 stephgmalc https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558058880 Our children love these magazines as every issue is packed with gorgeous illustrations and a great selection of stories, for both boys and girls. 

They include fairy tales, poems and rhymes, fables, myths & legends, and stories from around the world. In every issue there’s an extract from a much-loved children’s book and story-inspired puzzles and activities to bring the stories to life.]]> 2021-05-25 15:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/englishhub/xcjus6yla9rdrhqq/wish/1558058880