KS1 Books | Key Stage 1

Are you looking for literacy activities, ideas, and resources for your classroom? Then you've come to the right spot! With a wide range of books whether it be fiction, non-fiction, for reception, year one or year two; we have a vast range of recommendations for you. Whether it's suggestions for your guided reading time, you'll find exactly what you need and more!

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Dyslexia-friendly, Recommended Children’s Books To Read in KS1

Books For Topics collate recommended books to read that are appropriate to use in KS1. In this booklist, there is a selection of recommended books to read that have been specially designed for dyslexic readers. All of the books on this list have a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock, so that even more readers can enjoy them.

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Books About Mental Health

The Best Books For Children Going Back To School

As children return to the classroom in September, books about mental health, class transitions and coping with change are more important than ever. We’ve handpicked a list of picture book recommendations to share with children returning to school – grouped into themes of community, resilience, rules, being yourself, starting a new class, feelings, friendship etc. Books For Topics collates high-quality, recommended books to read that are appropriate to use in primary school settings.

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Recommended Children’s Books To Read About Growth Mindset

The term ‘growth mindset’ has seen a recent trend in education, but the principles behind it are ones that many parents and teachers have tried to cultivate in children for years. Teaching children to embrace new challenges, learn positively from mistakes, persevere with difficult tasks and develop resilience in learning are all key parts of having a growth mindset. We’ve put together a list of some of the best children’s books for promoting a growth mindset within primary school settings.

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What Plants Need To Grow

Recommended Children's Books To Read About Growing Plants

Learning about growing plants is part of the Science curriculum in primary schools, with children learning to name local wild flowers and trees, exploring the functions of different parts of a plant & investigating what plants need to grow & thrive. We've put together a list of recommended books to support the topic of growing plants at KS1 for Primary School pupils; covering everything from seed dispersal & life cycles to edible plant parts & activities for green-fingered budding gardeners.

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Recommended Books To Teach Children About Animals

We’ve put together a roar-some selection of recommended books to read for children to learn about animals and their habitats. In KS1 Science, children learn to identify & name common animals including those living in the local area as well as animals from habitats around the world. Children learn to group animals according to what they eat or look like, match animals to their babies & describe the basic needs of living creatures.

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Books That Help Your Child Prepare To Start Primary School

On this booklist we have picked a selection of recommended books to read to children starting school for the first time. It’s normal for young children to feel all sorts of emotions about starting in Reception, from excitement and anxiety to apparent indifference – and picturebooks can be a great way to open up conversations about those feelings. Here are some of the best children’s books about starting school.

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See The Northern Lights

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Recommended Children’s Books To Read About The Frozen Planet

Take your readers on a journey to the Arctic, Antarctic and imaginary frozen worlds too. Whether it’s penguins and polar bears or snow and ice, chart a new expedition into these recommended stories. Books For Topics collate high-quality, recommended books to read that are appropriate to use in primary school settings; including stories that will whisk you away to icy landscapes and frozen worlds. Look out for exciting polar expeditions, adventures of ice queens and curious penguins.

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The Best Children’s Books about the Human Body

In the younger primary school years, children learn the basics of human anatomy, including learning to name and identify body parts and finding out about the senses – as well as learning about basic human needs and the importance of healthy lifestyles. To support children in finding out more about their amazing bodies, we’ve put together a list of the best children’s books about human bodies and health. This booklist is designed to cover Key Stage 1 only.

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Dyslexia-friendly, Recommended Children’s Books To Read in KS1 | Sheep School By Ross Montgomery

A thwarted thespian must use his talents to save his flock from a woolly situation in this hilarious gem from bestselling children’s author Ross Montgomery. William the lamb just can’t stand still. His feet are always tapping, ready to dance, and he loves nothing more than bursting into song. But his talents aren’t always appreciated at Sheep School. Cast out of the flock, he wanders miserably away only to witness the rest of the sheep being captured by the Big Bad Wolf. Can William find a way to put his artistic skills to use to save the day? PN: This is an affiliate link.

Dyslexia-friendly, Recommended Children’s Books To Read in KS1

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Recommended Children’s Books To Read About Light and Dark for KS1

Explore the world of light & dark with this exciting collection of children’s titles about people & creatures who wake up when you go to sleep. Books For Topics collate recommended books to read that are appropriate to use for children in KS1 & EYFS learn about the Science topics of light & dark, including the world of nocturnal animals like Owl Babies or The Bat Book, to stories about the getting to grips with the dark like The King Who Banned the Dark or The Rabbit, The Dark & the Biscuit Tin

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Billy's Bucket By Kes Gray

Billy wants only one thing for his birthday - a bucket. Inside it, he can see all kinds of magnificent sea creatures. But Mum and Dad are sceptical and, when Dad unwittingly uses the bucket to clean his car, he's in for a big surprise! Billy's bucket is one of a range of books that can help children learn all about the seaside whilst still reading an enjoyable book! Perfect for teachers to use for topical work for Key Stage 1 pupils. PN: This is an affiliate link

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Books That Teach The Children All About The Seaside

The UK has one of the longest coastlines in the whole of Europe and every home in the UK lies 80 miles or less from the coast. That might be why the seaside has become such a popular topic in primary schools, especially in KS1 and EYFS! From sandcastles and seahorses to rockpools and riptides, there’s plenty to learn about with a seaside theme and we’ve put together a list of recommended children’s books to help staff dig deeper into the seaside topic within their primary school environment.

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Cultural Diversity Topic Children's Books

On this booklist we have picked some of the best books for primary schools to help promote cultural diversity. Books can act as both windows through which to see the world and mirrors for readers to see themselves reflected in the pages. Our booklists are here to help to primary school staff to find high-quality books that are age-appropriate for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 pupils with the best books to learn about different cultures represented in the stories they read.

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