Suggested Books for Year 1
Year 1 children love to listen to stories and really enjoy picture books that you can share with them. Some children are able to read simple books to themselves. Many of the books below available to borrow from the 'Pork Pie' or 'Leisure Centre' libraries (free of charges and fines). Your child's teacher will also be able to recommend books if you need any help.
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The Cat in the Hat |
Dr Seuss |
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea |
Judith Kerr |
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Hairy Maclary |
Lynley Dodd |
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The Large Family Collection |
Jill Murphy |
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Charlie and Lola |
Lauren Child |
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The Smartest Giant in Town |
Julia Donaldson |
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The Gruffalo’s Child |
Julia Donaldson |
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The Gigantic Turnip |
Aleksei Tolstoy |
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The Whisperer |
Nick Butterworth |
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Mrs Armitage on Wheels |
Quentin Blake |
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The Trouble with Jack |
Shirley Hughes |
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My Friend Bear |
Jez Alborough |
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Avocado Baby |
John Burningham |
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A Bear Called Paddington |
Michael Bond |
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Funnybones |
Allan Ahlberg |
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The Hodgeheg |
Dick King-Smith |
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The Jolly Postman |
Allan Ahlberg |
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Mister Magnolia |
Quentin Blake |
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Katie Morag Series |
Mairi Hedderwick |
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Frog and Toad are Friends |
Arnold Lobel |
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The Princess and the Pea |
Minnie Grey |
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Amazing Grace |
Mary Hoffman |
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Don’t Forget the Bacon |
Pat Hutchins |
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Emperor of Absurdia |
Chris Riddell |
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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs |
Jon Scieszka |
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Collins Primary Dictionary |
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Children’s First Encyclopaedia |
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Children’s Atlas |
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Topic Books, eg Old Toys, Homes in the Past |
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Traditional Nursery Rhymes |
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Traditional Fairy Stories |
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