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"Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child's future success" (OECD)
Turn your book corner into your pupils' favourite place, and let them find or grow their love of reading there.
This 2-box collection contains all you need to create a "Reading for Pleasure" culture in your classroom. It is designed with your book corner in mind and aims to entice children into picking up and enjoying books for the simple pleasure of reading. There is something for every pupil, including fiction favourites, short chapter books, novels, irresistible leisure non-fiction, fun poetry and rhymes, popular characters, joke books, puzzles, lists, graphic fiction and more.
NB: If you would like to borrow this collection for more than one term, please indicate this at the time of placing your request and this can be arranged (charged at the termly PAYU rate for Bronze and Silver levels of subscription).
The image is for illustrative purposes only and contents may vary.
**More titles to promote reading for pleasure are available on our e-book platform. Free for Platinum members, contact us for more information and pricing for other membership levels.
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The Ugly Ducking retold by Annette Smith (PLAYSCRIPT - SET OF 6)
Code: PS0155
Type: Book
Key Stages: 1 - 2
BBC Bitesize Geography 7-9 years olds (BBC iPlayer) (DVD)
Code: TD4891
Type: Audio Visual
Key Stages: 1 - 2
Description
PAYU Price Code link: Price Code M
A series of programmes for 7-9 years olds on a range of Geography topics.
Episode length - 20 minutes
For 7-8 year olds
Climate Zones
Biomes
Human Activity
For 8-9 year olds
The Water Cycle
Exploring the World
Rivers
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Description
PAYU Price Code link: Price Code M
A series of programmes for 9-11 year olds on a range of science topics.
Episode length - 20 minutes
For 9-10 year olds
Life cycles
Growing up
Changing materials
Earth and space
Forces
For 10-11 year olds
Adaptation, evolution and inheritance
Classifying living things
Light
Heart and blood
Electricity
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Description
Format: Single Copy (Read Aloud) novel
PAYU Price Code link: Price Code F
Number of pages: 288
Reading Age: 8-10 Interest Level: 9-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 5.4 Interest Level MY
Book Band Dark Red
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
Follows the story of a young boy going into year 6 who has to deal with a failing friendship, an ill younger brother and his own mental demons. Nate is often left on his own to look after his brother.
Winner - Children's Book Award (Older Readers) 2024 & CLiPPA Poetry Award 2024.
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The Bee Who Loved Words by Helen Docherty and Erica Salcedo (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC3004
Type: Book
Key Stages: 0 - 1
Description
Format: Single copy (Read Aloud) picture book
PAYU Price Code link: Price Code F
Number of pages: 32
Reading Age: 6-8 Interest Level: 3-6
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
Words have the power to make a difference. Can one little bee use words to make people understand that the bees need their help?
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My Friend the Octopus by Lindsay Galvin (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4015
Type: Book
Key Stage: 2
Description
Format: Single Copy (Read Aloud) novel
PAYU Price Code link: Price Code F
Number of pages: 256
Reading Age: 8-10 Interest Level: 8-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 5.8 Interest Level MY
Book Band Dark Blue
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
A mystery/adventure story that weaves Victorian child labour, aquariums & finding your own independence, with a few heartrending moments. A gripping, natural history mystery with a beautiful cover.
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The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree by Paola Peretti (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4016
Type: Book
Key Stage: 2
Description
Format: Single Copy (Read Aloud) novel
PAYU Price Code link: Price Code F
Number of pages: 256
Reading Age: 8-10 Interest Level: 8-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 4.5 Interest Level MY
Book Band Dark Red
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
A nine-year-old girl comes to terms with the fact that her failing eyesight means that she will eventually go blind. Translated from Italian.
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We will always endeavour to include requests received after this date on our delivery routes, time and weight permitting, but please be aware this may not be possible. If we are unable to deliver, and the resources are available, you would be welcome to call and collect them from us instead.
20 December 2026: |
Deadline date for Spring Terms 2026 delivery |
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