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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Ideas and resources to celebrate World Storytelling Day in your classroom and to encourage parents to share stories at home.
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We’ve selected a winter-themed traditional tale and poem from the resources in your Oxford Owl subscription, to help your Reception and Year 1 children engage with stories and poems. Storytime and Poetry Time resources Both sets of resources are designed for use in a whole class setting, outside of phonics lessons, for example, at the […]
Read morePicture book author Ann Bonwill on the key to tackling preschool social issues in picture books (without need of a soapbox) When my editor, Helen, expressed interest in a sequel to I Don’t Want to be a Pea! , I was thrilled. I had come to love my characters, Hugo and Bella, and the chance to write about them again was exciting. […]
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