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Books to help you diversify reading in your school

September 9, 2021September 10, 2021Oxford Primary
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Our selection of books that reflect a wider diversity of authors and characters to help you start diversifying your school’s bookshelves.

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Creativity-themed reading recommendations to boost wellbeing

August 12, 2021August 11, 2021Oxford Primary

Boost wellbeing in the first weeks of term with our list of art and craft themed creative reading recommendations for Reception to Year 6.

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Books to keep up reading over the summer

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021Oxford Primary 1 Comment
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We’ve gathered together a selection of summer reading recommendations to keep children of all ages reading for pleasure throughout the holidays. You’ll also find lots of top tips to share with parents to support them with helping their children to establish a reading habit that lasts well beyond the summer.  Picture books  Stella and the […]

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Read for empathy this Empathy Day

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021Oxford Primary

To celebrate Empathy Day on 10th June, we’re sharing some of our favourite empathy-boosting books that will help your class walk in someone else’s shoes.

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June Reading List: Sensational superhero stories

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021Oxford Primary

From real-life lifesavers to ordinary kids with extraordinary powers, this month we’re asking you to don your capes and take to the skies with our selection of superhero stories. We’ve called into action superheroes of all shapes and sizes to come to the rescue and capture the imaginations of even the most reluctant readers.    A […]

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May Reading List: Share a story

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021Oxford Primary

This National Share a Story month we’ve chosen some of our favourite magical stories to share in the classroom and at home, from picture books to more challenging tales to read aloud.

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April Reading List: Protecting our planet

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021Oxford Primary
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Reading recommendations for Earth Day that will inspire your children to do their bit to protect our planet and combat climate change.

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March Reading List: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021Oxford Primary
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Celebrate Women’s History Month by getting to know some fantastic female characters and real-life role models in our recommended reads.

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February Reading List: Perfect Pets

February 8, 2021February 1, 2021Oxford Primary
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This month’s reading list is full of books about pets and animals, great for building children’s empathy and introducing difficult topics.

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January Reading List: Inspiring Inventions

January 20, 2021January 19, 2021Oxford Primary

Start the new year with these books full of impressive inventors and their inspiring inventions.

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