Book Recommendations
It can be daunting trying to stay up to date on great books to enjoy. The Reader Teacher website is a treasure trove of suggestions and recommendations for all ages from nursery to Year 6.
The Monthly Must-Reads are a great place to start if you want something brand new:
https://www.thereaderteacher.com/monthly-must-reads
If you’re looking to delve a bit deeper, why not check out the 100 Recommended Reads for each year group. You can view all the suggestions on the website or download a handy print out:
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Does your child love a particular series or author but is not sure what to read next? The Book Match section of the website is the place for you (https://www.thereaderteacher.com/bookmatch). For example, see the suggestions below for what a fan of David Walliams might like to read next:
Here are some other great places on the internet where you can find reading recommendations:
The Book Channel – a YouTube channel with a monthly round-up of new releases and author interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/@nikkigamble1
The Book Trust – recommendations, including the ability to filter based on age and genre:
Mister Bodd – the blog of a Key Stage One teacher and full of suggested reading. The reading tube maps are fun and there are lists for topics, inclusive books and year groups:
https://misterbodd.wordpress.com/favourites/
If you or your child know a good book that you would like to recommend please email: parents@stamford-green.surrey.sch.uk
“I like looking at books because they are my favourite. I love reading Charlie and Lola books.”
Chester, Nursery
“My favourite author is Rick Riordan because his books are always adventurous and 'hook me' so that I want to read on.”
William, Year 4