This unique persuasive text takes the form of a fictional holiday to Mars, presenting factual information about the red planet. The text draws comparisons between Earth and Mars, and considers aspects of space travel such as weightlessness and the lack of oxygen.

 Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary

 Text type - A persuasive text.

 A pictorial glossary is provided on pages 22 and 23 encouraging discussion and reinforcement of technical terms.

 Curriculum links - Numeracy: Space, shape and measure; Science: Forces and movement; Geography: Contrast with the local area.

 This book is paired with a story on the same theme: Star Boy's Surprise by Jana Hunter.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Let’s Go to Mars - Band 08/Purple

'It was bedtime and Arthur was still awake. "I don't want to go to sleep, " he said. Where could he go to find a place where NO ONE went to sleep?' Arthur returns in another stunning title, written and illustrated by Joseph Theobald.

 This e-book is best viewed on Kindle Fire in landscape view to optimise your experience.

 o Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.

 o Text type - A humorous story.

 o Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

 o This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 o This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

When Arthur Wouldn’t Sleep - Band 06/Orange

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 School Book Character day is coming up and Tig is worried as his Mum has found him a frilly Little Boy Blue outfit. Can he get away with turning up as yet another footballer? A strange turn of events leads to a most unexpected outcome.

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 Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.

 Text type - A story with a familiar setting.

 Labelled pictures of Tig's different costumes on pages 30 and 31 provide lots of opportunities for speaking and listening.

 Curriculum links - Citizenship: Choices, Taking part.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Tig in the Dumps - Band 11/Lime

Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate characters Bonny and Sandy, who are forever arguing. One day a little man comes to stay, and it looks as though their luck has changed.

 Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate characters Bonny and Sandy, who are forever arguing. One day a little man comes to stay, and it looks as though their luck has changed.

 Pages 14-15 contain a flow chart, giving the opportunity to summarise and discuss the events of the story.

 Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language with some challenging vocabulary.

 Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

The Pot of Gold - Band 08/Purple

A non-chronological report that describes scaffolding: what it is made from, how it has developed around the world from its earliest origins to the present day, and what it is used for. Maggie Freeman also meets a young scaffolder to discuss what the job entails.

 Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.

 Text type - A non-chronological report.

 The book includes a comprehensive glossary on pages 30 and 31 to aid comprehension.

 Curriculum links - Art and design: Can buildings speak? DT: Homes; Geography: Passport to the world.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Building High - Band 11/Lime

Have you ever wondered what happens when you drop your letter in the postbox? How does a letter get from your home town to the other side of the world in just a few days? In this book you will see what happens at every stage of a letter's journey from Jack in England to his penpal, Tama, in New Zealand.

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 Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.

 Text type - A recount/ explanation text.

 At the end of the book is a useful timeline showing a summary of each step, which can be used to recap the procedure orally or to support children's writing outside the reading session.

 Curriculum links - Geography: Other people and places; Citizenship: People who help us.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

A Letter to New Zealand - Band 06/Orange

This captivating non-fiction book compares pet cats and wild cats, pointing out the features common to both. Each spread consists of a beautifully illustrated and labelled feature of a domestic cat on the left, and a high quality photograph of the corresponding feature in a wild cat on the right.

 Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.

 Text type - A non-fiction report.

 Pages 14 and 15 offers reinforcement as all the labels are repeated in a single diagram of the domestic cat.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

Cats - Band 01B/Pink B

A poor stone cutter who wished he was a rich man has his wish granted. He then keeps changing his wish, and each wish is granted. Finally he wishes himself back as he was at the start of the story.

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 Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.

 Text type - A story from another culture (Japan).

 The flowcharts on pages 22 and 23 illustrate the story in sequence, providing opportunities for speaking and listening, and scaffolding writing.

 Curriculum links - Citizenship: Choices; Music: Exploring sounds.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

The Stone Cutter - Band 07/Turquoise

Some wheels are big and some wheels are small. This exciting book is full of photos of all kinds of wheels: big and small, fat and thin, fast and slow, from skateboards to tractors, that children are sure to be curious about.

 Pink B/ Band 1B books offer simple, predictable texts with familiar objects and actions.

 Text type - A simple non-fiction text.

 A simple pictoral summary with captions on pages 14 and 15 provides an oppportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

Wheels - Band 01B/Pink B

An informative picture book that presents a larger-than-life look at the fly and explains that flies can be very useful - despite their capacity to carry germs and cause disease! The humorous cartoons, captivating photographs and informative captions provide a fascinating insight into this common and pesky insect.

 This e-book is best viewed on Kindle Fire in landscape view to optimise your experience.

 Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.

 Text type - A non-chronological report.

 Pages 22 and 23 give children the chance to recap and discuss the information covered.

 Curriculum links - Science: Plants and animals in the local environment.

 This information book is paired with a fictional story on a similar theme: Harry the Clever Spider by Julia Jarman.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Fly Facts - Band 07/Turquoise

Traversing across the world by train, boat and plane, the two children in this story poem encounter the extremes of sun and snow travelling to Africa, India and China. The book begins with a poem, before revealing their journey's details, and repetitive questions encourage the reader to turn the page and continue the voyage.

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 Yellow/ Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.

 Text type - A poem with predictable structure and patterned language.

 The story map on pages 14 and 15 gives children the opportunity to follow the route again on a world map.

 Curriculum links - Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby bear? Passport to the world. Music: Feel the pulse.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Around the World - Band 03/Yellow

Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum. This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell.

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 Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum. This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell.

 Pages 14-15 provide a storymap of the house, which consolidates understanding, and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.

 Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Chewy Hughie - Band 07/Turquoise

So you want to be a pirate? This book shows you how in 10 easy stages, from wearing the right clothes right down to what to do with the treasure. And along the way, you'll learn a barrelful of facts about famous pirates and pirate life through the ages.

 This e-book is best viewed on Kindle Fire in landscape view to optimise your experience.

 Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.

 Text type - An information book.

 A glossary and index on pages 22 and 23 can be used to navigate, and to check understanding.

 Curriculum links - Geography: Island home, Where in the world is Barnaby bear?; History: Why do we remember famous people?

 This non-fiction book is paired with a story on the same theme; Pirate Party, also by Scoular Anderson.

 This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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