As the leaves turn gold and the nights draw in, there's nothing better than curling up with a good book. Autumn is the perfect season to encourage reading, especially for primary school children.Whether it's a picture book for bedtime or a chapter book to enjoy over several evenings, here are Team Jenny Many’s top seasonal picks to delight and inspire your young readers...
As the leaves turn gold and the nights draw in, there's nothing better than curling up with a good book. Autumn is the perfect season to encourage reading, especially for primary school children.Whether it's a picture book for bedtime or a chapter book to enjoy over several evenings, here are Team Jenny Many’s top seasonal picks to delight and inspire your young readers...
The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming
With bold, clear illustrations and funny text, children will love this charming tale of a squirrel who is on a mission to find out who has been stealing all the beautiful leaves from the trees.
Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper
A heartwarming story about three animal friends who always make pumpkin soup the same way—until one day, they don't. It's a gentle tale about friendship,,routines, and compromise, with stunning autumnal illustrations.
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
A year-round favourite, this rhyming classic features the adventures of a kind witch and her animal friends as they outwit a dragon. Great for reading aloud, the illustrations of landscapes buffeted by blustery winds will make young readers feel extra glad they’re snuggled up in bed.
Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas & Korky Paul
Aimed at younger readers, these fabulously illustrated picture books have also been published as early chapter books. Winnie’s chaotic adventures are great for children just beginning to read more independently.
Colin’s Castle by Holly Swain
Not your typical vampire, Colin just wants some peace and quiet in which to enjoy all the delights of his new castle. But much to his dismay, he has a house-mate in the form of a very irritating duck. This book is great for Halloween as it has just the right amount of spooky fun for little ones.