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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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November Reading List: Anti-bullying books

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020Oxford Primary

Anti-Bullying Week 2020 takes place from Monday 16th – Friday 20th November. We’ve gathered together a collection of anti-bullying books to encourage your class to work together to make a difference and help put a stop to bullying.

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October Reading List: Spooky Stories

October 1, 2020September 29, 2020Oxford Primary
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Enjoy a spooky story, from ghosts and ghouls to wacky witches, join us for a creepy crawl through these books full of things that go bump in the night and a fair share of superbly silly spooks too!

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September Reading List: Side-splitting Stories

September 1, 2020August 28, 2020Oxford Primary
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A collection of side-splitting stories to tickle your funny bone. From funny fiction to riotous rhymes, they’re guaranteed to get your class giggling and will help everyone to look on the bright side as we start the new school year.

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