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St HelensSchools Library ServiceSupporting teaching, empowering learningand inspiring young readersResources List
Dear Teachers,Some resources, particularly certain class set titles arevery popular, so we advise reserving in advance to avoiddisappointment.If your chosen resource is on loan, why not let theSchools Library Service team pick an alternative for you!They can advise on the latest authors and titles and cansuggest alternatives that will enhance your subject.The Schools Library Service team can be contacted on01744 677806.We look forward to hearing from you!
Class Sets
Key Stage 1 Class SetsAhlberg, AllanBurglar Billpatterned language / moralsAhlberg, AllanFunnybonesrepetitive language / humourAhlberg, AllanMiss Dose the Doctor’s Daughterpatterned language / familial settingAhlberg, AllanMs Cliff the Climberpatterned language / family relationshipsAnholt, LaurenceDaft Jack and the Beanstalkfairy tale / humourArmitage, RondaThe Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunchdesign and technology / humourBradman,TonyThe Surprise PartyEgyptian mummies / celebration / moralsBriggs, RaymondJim and the Beanstalkfairy tales / rhymes/ humourBrowne, AnthonyGorillafantasy / animalsBrowne, EileenHanda’s SurpriseKenya / multi-culturalBurgess, ClaireLottie and Dottie sow CarrotsFriendship/growingBurningham, JohnOi ! Get Off Our Trainrepetitive language / environmental issuesCarle, EricSlowly, Slowly, Slowly Said the Slothrepetitive language / rainforest animalsDaly, NikiJamela’s DressSouth Africa / multi cultural / celebrationsDonaldson, JuliaThe Gruffalorhyming language / animals / fearsDonaldson, JuliaThe Highway Ratrhyming language / animals / moralsDonaldson, JuliaTyrannosaurus Driprhyming language / dinosaurs / braveryDuddle, JonnyThe Pirates Next Doorrhyming language / humour / familyGravett, EmilyMeerkat Mailfamily / geography / travel
Key Stage 1 Class SetsGrey, MiniToys in Spacetoys / friendship / aliensJames, SimonDear Greenpeaceenvironmental issues / letters / lonelinessKing-Smith, DickDinosaur Schoolactions speak louder than wordsMcKee, DavidElmer’s Special Daycelebration / friendship / animalsMcNaughton, ColinSuddenly!humour / fairy talesMartin Jr, BillPolar Bear, What Do You Hear?repetitive language / animals /soundsMurphy, JillPeace At Lastrepetitive language / noise / humourPotter, BeatrixThe Tale of a Naughty Little Rabbithumour / animals / behaviourRosen, MichaelWe’re Going on a Bear Huntrepetitive language / soundsScieszka, JonThe True Story of the Three Little Pigsfairy tales / humour / misconceptionsSharratt, NickShark in the Parkhumour / repetitive language / fearsSimon, FrancescaHorrid Henry’s Haunted HouseHumour / alliterationTomlinson, JillThe Owl Who Was Afraid of the Darkhumour / fears / night timeVelthuijs, MaxFrog and the Strangerprejudice / friendshipVere, EdMr Bigloneliness / friendship / misconceptionsWaddell, MartinFarmer Duckfriendship / animals / soundsWhybrow, IanHarry and the Dinosaurs Go To Schoolfears / starting school
Key Stage 2 Class SetsAhlberg, AlanPlease Mrs Butlerpoetry / schoolAiken, JoanThe Wolves of Willoughby Chasefantasy / classicAnderson, Hans CThe Snow Queenfairy taleArdagh, PhilipThe Grunts in Troublehumour / familiesBarrie, J. MPeter Panfantasy / classicBass, GuyThe Legend of FrogHumour / Magic / AliensBawden, NinaCarrie’s WarWW2 / evacueesBoyne, JohnThe Boy in the Striped PyjamasWW2 / friendshipBoyne, JohnStay Where You Are and then LeaveWW1/familyBoyne, JohnThe Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brockettdifferences / friendshipBrown, JeffFlat StanleyhumourBrown, MattCompton Valancehumour / time travel / adventureByars, BetsyThe Midnight Foxclassic / animalColfer, EoinArtemis Fowlfantasy / adventureCowell, CressidaHow To Train Your Dragonfantasy / friendship / familyCowell, CressidaHow To Be a Piratehumour / adventureCross , GillianThe Demon Headmasterhumour / mystery / fantasyCross, GillianThe Demon Headmaster and the Prime Minister’s Brainhumour / mystery / fantasyDahl, RoaldThe BFGgiants / classic(BASH short-listed title)
Key Stage 2 Class SetsDahl, RoaldBoy: Tales of a Childhoodautobiographical / 1920’s-1930’sDahl, RoaldCharlie and the Chocolate Factory (plus movie edition)fantasy / classicDahl, RoaldCharlie and the Great Glass Elevatorfantasy / classicDahl, RoaldDanny : The Champion of the Worldhumour / family relationshipsDahl, RoaldThe Enormous Crocodilehumour / animalsDahl, RoaldEsio Trothumour / friendship / quick readDahl, RoaldFantastic Mr Foxanimal / humourDahl, RoaldGeorge’s Marvellous Medicinemagic / humourDahl, RoaldJames and the Giant Peachmagic / friendshipDahl, RoaldMatildahumour / magicDahl, RoaldThe Twitshumour / animalsDahl, RoaldThe Twits: plays for childrenplay / humour / animalsDahl, RoaldThe Witchesmagic / humourDalton, AnnieTilly Beanie Saves the Worldenvironment / technologyDelaney, JosephThe Spook’s Apprenticefantasy/ magicDeary, TerryThe Magic and the MummyEgyptian setting / humourDeary, TerryPirate Talespirate setting / historical factsDoherty, BerlieChildren of Winterblack death/ fantasy/ familiesDoherty, BerlieStreet ChildVictorian setting / rich & poor
Key Stage 2 Class SetsDonaldson, JuliaBombs and BlackberriesWW2 / evacuees / playEldridge, JimThe Trenchesdiary / WW1 / factual eventsFine, AnneThe Angels of Nitshill Roadschool life / bullying / humourFine, AnneBill’s New Frockhumour / personal developmentFine, AnneDiary of a Killer Catanimal / humour / diaryFine, AnneFlour Babiesschool / parenting / personal developmentForeman, MichaelThe Amazing Tale of Ali PashaWW1 / animals/ friendship/ courageFrank, AnneDiary of a Young GirlHolocaust / survival / diaryFrank, AnneAnne Frank: Her Life (Marian Hoefnagel)Holocaust / biographyGarner, AlanThe Weirdstone of Brisingamenfantasy / magic / adventureGrahame, KennethWind in the Willowsclassic/ animals /adventure /friendshipHamley, DennisThe War and FreddyWW2 / children / day to day life during the warHart, JohnMammoth Boystone age / survivalHigson, CharlieSilverfinJames Bond / adventureHorowitz, AnthonyStormbreakeradventure / SASHughes, ShirleyThe Lion and the UnicornWW2 / evacuees / braveryHughes, TedIron Manfantasy / technologyHughes, TedIron Womanfantasy / environmentIbbotson, EvaJourney to the River Seaadventure / Amazon(BASH short-listed title)
Key Stage 2 Class SetsKing-Smith, DickHarry’s Madanimals / friendshipKing-Smith, DickThe Hodgeheganimals/ humour / perseverenceKing-Smith, DickMagnus Powermouseanimals/ humourKing-Smith, DickThe Queen’s Nosehumour / adventureKinney, JeffDiary of a Wimpy Kiddiary / humour / illustrationsKipling, RudyardThe Jungle BookIndia/myth/morals/adventureLaird, ElizabethSecret Friendsdilemma / bullying / friendshipLayton, GeorgeFib and Other Storiesshort stories/ 1950’s / moralsLean, SarahHeroMorals / families / friendshipLevine, KarenHana’s SuitcaseHolocaust / true life storiesLewis, C.SThe Horse and his Boyfantasy / classic / imaginary worldLewis, C.SThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobefantasy / classic / imaginary worldLively, PenelopeThe Ghost of Thomas Kempeghosts / humourMagorian, MichelleGoodnight Mr TomWW2 / evacuees / relationshipsMorpurgo, MichaelA Medal for LeroyWW2 / families / identityMorpurgo, MichaelBeowolffantasy/Anglo Saxon/monstersMorpurgo, MichaelThe Amazing Story of Adolphus Tipsanimals / WW2 / friendshipMorpurgo, MichaelButterfly LionWW1 / Africa / animalsMorpurgo, MichaelCool!animals / friendship / family trauma(BASH Short-listed title)
Key Stage 2 Class SetsMorpurgo, MichaelThe Dancing Bearanimals / friendship /adoptionMorpurgo, MichaelFriend or FoeWW2 / evacuees / friendshipMorpurgo, MichaelFrom Hereabout Hillshort stories / love / friendship / revengeMorpurgo, MichaelKaspar: Prince of Catsanimals / Titanic / friendshipMorpurgo, MichaelKensuke’s KingdomJapan / survival / islandsMorpurgo, MichaelPinocchioClassic tale / adventureMorpurgo, MichaelPrivate PeacefulWW1 / familiesMorpurgo, MichaelTom’s Sausage Lionanimals / friendshipMorpurgo, MichaelToro! Toro!Spanish civil war / Spanish culture /animalsMorpurgo, MichaelWar HorseWW1 / friendship / animalsMorpurgo, MichaelWhite Horse of Zennorshort stories / myths / legends / ghostsMorpurgo, MichaelWhy the Whales CameWW1 / islands / friendship / adventureMorpurgo, MichaelShadowAfghanistan / friendships / asylum / animalsMorpurgo, MichaelWartmanbullying / humour /dyslexia friendlyMorpurgo, MichaelThe Wreck of the Zanzibarislands / history / survival / communityMould, ChrisDr Jekyll and Mr Hydeclassic / Victorian / abridged / illustrationsMurphy, JillThe Worst Witchhumour / magic / adventure / schoolMurphy, JillA Bad Spell for the Worst Witchhumour / magic / adventure / schoolNaidoo, BeverleyJourney to Jo’BurgSouth Africa / apartheid / love / family
Key Stage 2 Class SetsNesbit, EThe Railway Childrenclassic / Edwardian setting / transport /familyNorton, MaryThe Borrowersclassic / adventure / adaptionNoyes, AlfredThe Highwaymanpoem / descriptive / hauntingPearce, PhilippaTom’s Midnight Gardenclassic / magical / mystery / friendshipsPilkey, DavCaptain Underpants: Purple Potty Peoplehumour / illustrationsPlatt, RichardCastle Diariesdiary / medieval / historical fictionPullman, PhilipAladdin and the enchanted lampfolk tale / fantasy / magicPullman, PhilipClockwork or All Wound Upfairy tale / fantasy / right and wrongPullman, PhilipThe Firework-Maker’s Daughteradventure / ambitionPullman, PhilipNorthern Lightsfantasy/adventure/articPullman, PhilipThe Ruby in the Smokemystery / adventure / Victorian eraReeve, PhilipOliver and the Seawigsadventure / fantasy / friendshipRiordan, RickPercy Jackson and the Lightning ThiefGreek mythology / adventureRobinson, HilaryThe Christmas TruceWW1/poetry/Christmas /peaceRowling, J.KHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stoneclassic/fantasy / magic / adventureRowling, J.KHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secretsclassic/fantasy / magic / adventureRowling, J.KHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanclassic/fantasy / magic / adventureSachar, LouisHolesfriendship / families / humour / issuesSachar, LouisThere’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroompersonal development / humour / acceptanceSaunders, KateThe Whizz Pop Chocolate Shopfantasy / animals / adventure(BASH Short-listed title)
Key Stage 2 Class SetsSerraillier, IanThe Silver SwordWW2 / European journey / courageShelton, DaveA Boy and a Bear in a Boatfriendship / adventure / humourSimon, FrancescaHorrid Henryhumour / family / alliterationSteptoe, JohnMufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersAfrican culture / dilemmas / illustrationsStrong, JeremyThe Indoor Pirates on Treasure Islandhumour / pirates / adventureStrong, JeremyThere’s a Viking in my bed & other storieshumour/ Vikings/ adventureSwindells, RobertBlitzedfantasy / WW2 / survivalWalliams, DavidBillionaire Boyhumour / family issues / friendshipWalliams, DavidDemon Dentistdark humour / family issues / mysteryWalliams, DavidMr Stinkmorals / stereotypes / humour / friendshipWalliams, DavidRatburgerfamily issues / bullying / humourWeisner, DavidFlotsamseaside/scienceWhite, E.BCharlotte’s Webclassic / animals / life cyclesWhite, E.BStuart Littleclassic / animals / adventure / friendshipWilliams, MarciaThe Adventures of Robin Hoodtraditional tale / comic styleWilliams, MarciaGreek MythsGreek Mythology / comic styleWilson, JacquelineCliffhangerfriendship / bravery / humourWilson, JacquelineLongest Whale Songfamily trauma / familiesWilson, JacquelineThe Suitcase Kidfamily issues / humour(BASH short-listed title)
Challenging Reads
Challenging Reads Class SetsAlmond, DavidThe Savagegrief/ bullying/identity/familyBoyce, Frank CThe Unforgotten Coatfriendship/refugees/survivalCollins, SuzanneThe Hunger Gamessurvival/friendships/coming of ageDickens, CharlesOliver TwistVictorian era/poverty/good vs evilHill, WillDepartment 19vampires/horror/gadgetsMulligan, ey, ChrisMister Creechergothic horror/humanity/friendshipShelley, ien, J.R.RThe Hobbitfantasy/magical/adventure
Artefacts
Artefact ResourcesEgyptTudorsWorld War TwoRomansAncient EgyptA Day in the Life of aTudor ChildAir Raid ShelterRoman ArmyEvacuee’s SuitcaseRoman ArchaeologyEgypt: Past and PresentYoung TutankamunTudor LifeToysRoman ArtefactsTudor TimesVictoriansReligionGeographyOther subjectsVictorians KS1BuddhismAfrican LocalityAnglo SaxonsVictorians KS2ChristianityChembakoliAztecsVictorian ChildhoodDiwaliHanda’s SurpriseBritain: 1950’s-1980’sHinduismIndiaFlorence NightingaleIslamMexican LocalityGreat Fire of LondonJewishRainforestsSeaside: Old and NewVictorian ClassroomVictorian KitchenVictorian Washday KS1SikhismToys: Past and PresentVictorian Washday KS2Vikings
Storysacs
StorysacsAround the World Toot and PuddleLittle Red HenRumble in the JungleThe Bad Tempered LadybirdLittle Red Riding HoodScarecrow That Didn’t ScareBarnaby BearLittle TigerSleeping BeautyChristmas EveMad about MinibeastsStomp, Dinosaur, StompChristmas SackMaisyThe SnowmanCome on DaisyMrs Honey’s HatTeddy Bear’s PicnicCommotion in the OceanMrs Wishy WashyTen in the BedDear ZooNursery RhymesTen Terrible DinosaursDinosaur RoarOld Bear and FriendsThis Old ManElmerOwl BabiesThree Billy Goats GruffEmperor’s EggPaddington BearThree Little PigsFarmer DuckPeace at LastThe Tiger Who Came to TeaFarmyard HullabalooPercy the Park KeeperTrain RideGoldilocks and the Three BearsPercy the Park Keeper and the TreeHouseTransport PackThe GruffaloThe Very Hungry CaterpillarPied Piper of HamlinHanda’s SurpriseWe’re Going on a Bear HuntPortside PiratesIf Only (Mini Beasts)What will I be?Princess and the DragonItchy BearWhatever NextRainbow FishJack and the BeanstalkWheels on the BusRainbow Fish and the Big Blue WhaleJourney Home from Grandpa’sWhere the Wild Things AreRainforest WorkoutLittle MoonWinnie the PoohRosie’s WalkLittle Polar BearWinnie Wag TailRudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Class VisitsAvailable in Public Libraries
Key Stage 1 Class VisitsAround the World in Different BooksListening to a traditional tale plus an activityBooktimeStory & Rhyme time for reception children whoalso receive free Booktime packsIntroduction to the LibraryBrowsing and handling a variety of books plus anactivityNational Libraries DayCelebrating libraries and storiesSummer Reading ChallengeInformation about the Challenge to encouragechildren to joinWorld Book DayBrowsing and handling a variety of books
Key Stage 2 Class VisitsAncient EgyptHandling artefacts and using books tocomplete a worksheetAround the World in Different BooksWith a particular focus on Indian Cultureand Village LifeBASH (Book Award St Helens)Annual book award focusing on reading forpleasureBFG and Roald DahlLooking at made-up words plus time forbrowsingCaptain UnderpantsCreating a 4-panel comic strip –understanding visual storytelling andnarrativeHorrid HenryFocus on alliteration and adjectives plusactivityIntroduction to the LibraryBrowsing and handling books andintroduction to DeweyLocal History & Archives (Central Library only)Use of photographs, maps andnewspapers focusing on David GambleNational Libraries DayCelebrating libraries and stories
Key Stage 2 Class VisitsPoetry - Rhythm & Rhyme: Acrostic & ShapeExplanation and writing exercisePoetry - Rhythm & Rhyme: Haiku & RapExplanation and writing exercisePoetry - Rhythm & Rhyme: LimericksExplanation and writing exerciseRomansHandling artefacts and using books tocomplete a worksheetSummer Reading ChallengeInformation about the Challenge toencourage children to joinTudorsHandling artefacts and using books tocomplete a worksheetVictoriansHandling artefacts and using books tocomplete a worksheetWorld Book DayBrowsing and handling a variety of booksWW1 - RecruitmentRecruitment, The Christmas Truce andcreative writing exerciseWW1- Private PeacefulSoldiers in World War One and creativewriting exerciseWW2-Life as an EvacueeEvacuee suitcase with a creative writingexercise
St HelensSchools(BookLibraryServiceAward St Helens)Aims To encourage reading for pleasure and wider reading Introduction of newly published fiction covering a range of reading abilities, subjects and styles To encourage debate and critical appreciation of storiesSupportingteaching, empowering learning To encourage use of school and public libraries Involving children in decision makingand inspiring young readers To encourage cross-school interaction and collaborationSchedule SeptemberIntroductory visit in school JanuaryChildren attend library workshop Early MarchVoting takes place Late MarchCelebration eventResources ListBASH is an annual book award aimed at Year 5’s and is exclusive to subscribingschools ! To sign up or request further information please contactThe Schools Library Service team on 01744 677806
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