World Book Week is fast approaching and we are very excited for the book themed bonanza which will start on the 4th of March. Alongside World Book Week we are celebrating the SPARK book awards and they have been absolutely flying off the library shelf! These are books which have been voted on by a panel of professional teachers.

SPARK book awards recommends:

Dogs of the Deadlands by Anthony McGowan

Reading Age: year 4 - year 6

Genre: historical fiction, thriller, action

The SPARK book awards has a variety of categories and have a book for every child’s needs and interests. Find all the shortlisted books at: https://www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/the-awards

Read on to find out what we have been up to in Years 5 & 6 this week.

Read on to find out what we have been up to in Reception this week.

Miss Sanchez spoke to all the children in KS1 and KS2 about this book in assembly, and it has left many of them feeling awe-inspired. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything.

Miss Sanchez in year 2 recommends:

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

Reading Age: year 2 - year 6

Genre: self-esteem, fantasy & family.

Books are an incredible way to build children’s self-esteem, and this is one of the fastest growing genres amongst children’s literature currently.

Looking to build self-esteem? These books are a greeting starting place: https://www.thehighlysensitivechild.com/10-books-that-build-self-esteem-in-kids/

Read on to find out what we have been up to in Years 5 & 6 this week.