P7 on programme reviews

[Ali]

Great reviews, everyone. That edition of The Elves and the Shoemaker looks fantastic, Patrick. Ugo, I won't hear a word against John Burningham! I'm going to an event with him and Philip Pullman next month, and will be bringing my copy of Come Away from the Water, Shirley for him to sign.

[Liam]

What's under the Bed by Joe Fenton
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Catherine]

Here's my review of The Works:Every kind of poem you will ever need for the Literacy Hour. Chosen by Paul Cookson

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ali]

That sounds like a great resource, Catherine!

[Liam]

The very hungry caterpillar
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ali]

It is a wonderful book, Liam. You can use it to teach days of the week, counting, the life cycle of the butterfly, sequencing... and just to enjoy the story!

[Kayleigh]

Here is my review of War Horse by Michael Morpurgvo

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Aliya]

Hi, Here is my review of a poem book I came across

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Sara]

Hi all,

Here are my three reviews (historical fiction):

1. 'Goodnight Mr Tom' by Michelle Magorian
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

2. 'Friederich' by Hans Peter Richter
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

3. 'Journey to Jo'burg' by Beverley Naidoo
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ali]

Great reviews, everyone! Aliya, we'll be looking at poetry next week, and it's interesting that altough we as adults tend to think of poetry as boring or difficult, children really enjoy it- they like rhythmn and rhyme, and don't have our preconceptions. Sara and Kayleigh, great reviews of historical fiction: it's a wonderful way to create empathy and understanding of why people in the past acted as they did.

[Paul]

Here are 3 more reviews. Enjoy!!

The Magic Faraway Tree Collection: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Usbourne's Illustrated Grimm's Fairytales: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Dear Zoo: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ali]

Great reviews, Paul. My favourite traditional tale collections are King Arthur and a World of Other Stories, Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales and Classic Fairy Tales, but any good collection that you find is worth buying!

[Katie]

Hi all,

This is the link for my fourth review:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I hope you enjoy it!

Katie

[Asif]

Hello Everyone

My second review:

2. 'That's not Funny!' by Jeanne Willis
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Great for a chuckle!

Cheers
Asif

[Stacey]

Here is my review of Eric Carle's The Artist Who painted a Blue Horse:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...

[Stacey]

Here is my review on Julie Donaldson's "The Gruffalo":

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...

[Ro]

Hi all
Just did some babysitting and these are three books that my little baba made me read, just a little multitasking for me.

Where on earth is the moon
Oliver who travelled far and wide
Leon and the place in between

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Enjoy her favourite one is Where on earth is the moon.

[Katie]

Hi all,

Here is my review of "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I hope you enjoy it.

Katie

[Katie]

Hi all,

This is my review of "Lost and Found" by Oliver Jeffers.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Enjoy!

Katie

[Ann]

My review of Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Gerard]

Hi guys!
Please find attached a copy of all 12 of my reviews!

No Matter What
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Snail and The Whale
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Ernest the Moose who Doesn't Fit
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Always and Forever
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Huge Bag of Worries
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Hodgeheg
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Bad-tempered Ladybird
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Monster Story-teller
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Golden Goal
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Twits
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Gorilla
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ro]

Hey
The magic Piantbrush by Julia Donaldson
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Press Here
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ro]

Just looking at books on my bookself and came across my proof read copy and rememeber how much i loved this books

RuneMarks by Joanne Harris
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63...

If you get a chance to read.. read it if you like mythology.

[Katie]

Hi all,

Here's my review on "Thawing Frozen Frogs" by Brian Patten.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

A very entertaining poetry book!

[Katie]

Hi all,

Here is my review of "Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn't Fit" by Catherine Rayer.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Enjoy!

[Katie]

Hi all,

Here is my review of "The Huge Bag of Worries" by Virginia Ironside.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Enjoy!

[Ro]

Knuffle bunny by Mo willems
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Northern lights by Philip Pullman
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Books I reviewed but forgot to post up

[Ro]

Numbers by Rachel Ward for older children 12 +
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Katie]

Hi all,

This is my review of "The Heart and The Bottle" by Oliver Jeffers.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Katie

[Ro]

Kingfisher Primary encyclopedia
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

A great brief source of information for children to gain their starting interest.

[Ali]

Great reviews, everyone. Romaine, if you liked Runemarks I'd recommend Katherine Langrish's Troll books. They're published in one volume as West of the Moon. Katie, you're right; death shouldn't be shied away from in the classroom (it comes into RE, PHSE and Science), but the books must be good. Goodbye, Mog is great for KS1, and Michael Rosen's Sad Book is great for KS2. I've had A Year without Autumn recommended for upper KS2, but I haven't read it yet.

[Gemma]

My review of What Planet Are You From Clarice Bean? by Lauren Child

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ugo]

My first non-picture book
Titus Rules OK by Dick King-Smith
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Helen]

Hi this is my review of We All Went on Safari by Laurie Krebs and Julia Cairns

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/66...

[Ali]

Great reviews, everyone. I love the look of We All Went On Safari: A Counting Journey Through Tanzania. Dick King-Smith is fantastic, Ugo! and Clarice Bean's favourite heroine has her own book now: Ruby Redfort (1) - Look into my eyes

[Ije]

You Can Do It, Sam by Amy Hest

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is a book about a bear called Sam who takes cakes to his friends all by himself. Set in Winter time on a street called Plum street, a little bear is excited about the cakes him mum is baking for all their friends and cannnot wait to take them to his friends (which he leaves at the doorstep for surprise). Sam has not done this by himself before and although eager,he was a little apprehensive. With gentle encouragement from his mum, who sat in the car watching, Sam was able to do it. Sam pleased at his sense of achievement and could not wait to do the rest of the houses.

This book is colourful and contains some repetitive texts and will appeal to children in reception and KS1. It could be used to encourage children who are worried about trying something new.



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[Ali]

It sounds like a good book to read around Christmas, Ije, or to read as part of RE: doing something kind without looking for a reward.

[Kayleigh]

Here is my book review on 'How to Catch a Star' by Oliver Jeffers.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Anita]

My review of We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Kayleigh]

Here is my review of 'Giraffes Can't Dance' by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Katie]

Here is my review of "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Kayleigh]

This is my review of 'The Way Back Home' By Oliver Jeffers.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Kayleigh]

Here is my review of 'The Heart and the bottle' By Oliver Jeffers.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Kayleigh]

Here is my review of 'Badger's parting Gifts' By Susan Varley.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ali]

Great reviews. It is very likely that a child in your class will encounter death in some way during the school year, whether of a family member or friend, or a pet, so enabling children to view death as an inevitable part of life and strategies for coping is very important.

[Ije]

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Mitel]

Here is my review on Giraffes can't dance:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ugo]

Hi,

Really enjoyed this one, quite appropriate at this time of year.
The Firework-Makers Daughter by PhilipPullman
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ali]

Great reviews everyone. Ugo, I'd recommend I Was a Rat! for Y3/4 and The Ruby in the Smoke for Y6 as well. Although Northern Lights is probably one of the best books I have ever read; read it if you get a chance.

[Gemma]

My review of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...