Back to School with Graffeg
As the summer holidays draw to an close, freshen up your at home reading book selection to hit the new term running! We’ve compiled a shortlist from our books to get young readers thinking and discovering.
The Shy Book
Howard Pearlstein and James Munro
ISBN 9781802586725
A book wants to be read, it really does, but it has a problem. It’s feeling shy. It’s also worried that the reader will find it silly or, worse, boring.
So the book recommends that the reader choose a different book, because surely another book will be better. But what if the reader keeps going? Ultimately, the book finds a way to tell its story while offering children a simple way to feel brave even when they, like the book, feel shy.
Imagine Eating Lemons
Jason Rhodes and Richard Dearing
ISBN 9781802580891
Chester Chestnut is a happy little chap, but sometimes even the happiest of chaps get worried or nervous and when this happens Chester’s tummy starts to hurt. Follow the journey of Chester Chestnut as he learns about his anxious thoughts and feelings, where they come from and how to control them.
Dee and Flee at the Theme Park
Julia Hubery and Laura Wood
ISBN 9781802586596
Join Dee and Flee as they prepare for their first day as Happy Helpers at Miles of Smiles Adventure Park. Eager to make a fabulous impression, they have been busy practising their smiles all week – but is that all they need to make it through the day?
'A humorous tale focusing on co-operation, optimism and togetherness. I can’t wait to read more Dee and Flee!' Lights out with Louise
Red is Home
Emma Bettridge and Josephine Birch
ISBN 9781802585346
This is Red. Red lives in two homes and has special things he does in each. But Monday is moving day. What if the new house isn’t like the old one? What if there aren’t special things to do there? Follow Red on his adventure to discover his new home.
'A reassuring book for children moving house, showing them that changes can be good and even exciting.' Pam Dowson, The English Association
Monsters Not Allowed
Tracey Hammett and Jan McCafferty
ISBN 9781913134341
A monster makes quite an impression at his new school, but becomes so disruptive that Mr Jedd the Deputy Head bans him from attending. The children, however, miss his presence, and will work together in order to enjoy lessons with him again.
A charming story written by CBeebies programme writer, Tracey Hammett, and illustrated by Jan McCafferty, Monsters Not Allowed! is a humorous tale of kindness and understanding, teaching children about inclusion, collaboration, and loving their differences.
