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Find the very best children's books for your primary school or classroom library. Our Corebooks and Power of Reading text recommendations provide inspiration and structure for your literacy curriculum.

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Fizzy and the Party

A delightfully funny story, ideal for children practising ...

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Bamba Beach

A poignant, contemporary family story set in Goa, India ...

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A Hundred and One Daffodils

A charming story with a woodland setting, ideal for children ...

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Nikhil and Jay Save the Day

Early readers from all backgrounds will love these four ...

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We're Going to Find the Monster!

A rip-roaring picture book adventure from superstar pairing ...

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Billie Swift Takes Flight

The story of WWII starring the brilliant pilots you've never ...

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The Runaways of Haddington Hall

A high octane, high drama romp, following the adventures of ...

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Aziza's Secret Fairy Door

Aziza's Secret Fairy Door is the first title in an inclusive ...

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Pony

When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches ...

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Roar Like a Lion

Life can be tricky. You have school, homework, hobbies and ...

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Tibble and Grandpa

A touching intergenerational story of love and resilience ...

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A Story About Afiya

Some people have dresses for every occasion but Afiya needs ...

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