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Training

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Power of Reading Online Training - Group 3

Eight sessions from 4th February, 2025 through to 8th July, 2025.

Daishu Ma

The Power of Pictures with Daishu Ma

Three sessions from 1st May, 2025 through to 19th June, 2025.

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Power of Reading - London Group 2

Four sessions from 29th November, 2024 through to 20th June, 2025.

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Power of Reading Teaching Sequence

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Books

Find out about the very best children's books with our wide range of recommendations

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Skater Cielo

This book is out of stock at the publisher's, but you may be ...

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

A fairytale with a twist from acclaimed author-illustrator ...

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My Baba's Garden

Inspired by memories of his childhood, Jordan Scott's My ...

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Lulu's Nana Visits

The 'Lulu' series is perfect for capturing children's early ...