Age 5-7 Videos & Resources

BOOK: The Gecko and the Echo by Rachel Bright & Jim Field

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of habitats, animal fact files, story sequencing, letter writing and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Teacher’s Pet

BOOK: Badgers are Go! by Susannah Lloyd, illustrated by Nici Gregory

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: A hilarious, heartfelt story about breaking the rules and saving the world; role-play and drama; writing instructions and explanation texts; studying dialogue and dialects; exploring the world of brilliant badgers; joining a daydreaming, frivolous young badger on an adventure full of derring-do, mischief and mayhem!

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Gina Kaminski Saves The Wolf’ by Craig Barr-Green

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: 5 English lessons covering fiction and non-fiction, opportunities for spoken language and written outcomes at the end of each session

RESOURCES MADE BY: Little Tiger

BOOK: ‘Wild Book Day’ by Karl Newson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

INCLUDES: Wild character story spot, book conversations (exploring speech bubbles and conventions of speech), story writing with templates and publishing frames, book recommendations and extra resources

RESOURCES MADE BY: Owlet Press

BOOK: ‘Honey’s Hive’ by Mo O’Hara

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: A fun, fact-filled adventure; diary writing; job applications; persuasive leaflets; dance and movement; food chains and habitats; joining a brave bee as she searches for a new home and her place in the world

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘AdventureMice: Otter Chaos’ by Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 6+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring the notions of adventure, courage, and danger; habitats; diary entries; postcards and animal fact files; littering and keeping the ocean clean; experimenting with waterproof materials that stay afloat; using maps; learning about the different oceans and continents; ocean-themed dance routines; and following a brave young mouse on his first big adventure.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Rose’s Dress of Dreams’ by Katherine Woodfine

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for helping young readers make the jump from reading scheme books, dyslexic readers, learning about dressmaking and encouraging children to follow their dreams.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Isadora Moon’ by Harriet Muncaster

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for creating and describing snowy landscapes, exploring cold climates, writing about what you love, creating hybrid characters, art and aesthetics, PSHE topics relating to friendships and family.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Jolley Rogers and the Pirate Piper’ by Jonny Duddle

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 6+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a witty, modern take on a traditional tale; a pirate-themed adventure with colourful characters; writing opportunities including newspaper reports and poetry; dance and movement; learning about The Black Death; studying the difference between picture books and chapter books; and writing and illustrating tips.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Mermaid School’ by Lucy Courtenay

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities including themes of friendship, bullying and starting a new school, writing leaflets and recipes, learning about underwater creatures and the environment

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘I’m Sticking With You’ by Smriti Halls

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Two Terrible Vikings’ by Francesca Simon

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Claude’ by Alex T Smith

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Visual extracts from the book and corresponding reading questions and activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Rabbit and Bear’ by Julian Gough and Jim Field

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Fun activities and discussion questions

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention’ by Pip Jones

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about recycling, inventions, describing materials and their properties, helping the environment and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOK: ‘Same But Different’ by Molly Potter

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring diversity using everyday examples and colourful illustrations

RESOURCE MADE BY: Bloomsbury

BOOKS: ‘The Invisble’ by Tom Percival

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of child poverty, taking things for granted, feeling sad, feeling invisible, community and hope

RESOURCE MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOKS: ‘Meesha Makes Friends’, ‘Ravi’s Roar’, ‘Ruby’s Worry’, ‘Tilda Tries Again’ and ‘Perfectly Norman’ by Tom Percival

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes such as travel and exploration, magic, world building and environmental issues

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Grace Ella: Witch Camp’ by Sharon Marie Jones

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Drawing maps, reading and writing riddles, writing short stories, building suspense, understanding feelings and more

RESOURCE MADE BY: Sharon Marie Jones

BOOK: ‘It’s Ok To Cry’ by Molly Potter

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Helping friends, exploring emotions and unhelpful reactions, understanding thoughts and feelings

RESOURCES MADE BY: Bloomsbury

BOOK: ‘Football Superstars’ by Simon Mugford and Dan Green

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 6+

PERFECT FOR: Writing biographies and exploring themes of superstardom, facing challenges, role models and history makers.

RESOURCES CREATED BY: Welbeck Publishing Group

BOOK: ‘Grace Ella: Spells for Beginners’ by Sharon Marie Jones

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Creating character profiles, writing rhyming spells, fact files, looking at dialogue, discussing bullying and more

RESOURCE MADE BY: Sharon Marie Jones

BOOK: ‘The Pony With No Name’ by Tracey Corderoy

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 6+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for animal lovers and adventurers, friendships, empathy and discussing emotions, creative writing and more.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Dragonsitter’s Surprise’ by Josh Lacey and Garry Parsons

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for engaging young readers, building confidence with reading and writing, developing characters, collaboration, telling stories via emails, encouraging students to use their imagination and explore the idea of creating their own mythical creature.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Dragonsitter’ by Josh Lacey and Garry Parsons

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for engaging young readers, building confidence with reading and writing, developing characters, collaboration, telling stories via emails, encouraging students to use their imagination and explore the idea of creating their own mythical creature.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

Join Gordon the Goose, Anthony the Piglet, and the citizens of Grover Gardens for a laugh-out-loud journey of empathy, courage, and soggy bread.

Characters from different stories collide to celebrate our rich tapestry of children’s literature. As pages wildly come to life, this riotous read not only entertains but also shows the magic of storytelling and the importance of keeping the joy of reading alive.

Gail the snail has always been told not to dream too big or reach too far, but Gail is not your average snail, and she has plans to be the first . . . SNAIL IN SPACE! Join Gail on her stellar adventure and discover the magic of reaching for the stars and giving it your all.

Sona Sharma lives in India with her busy family, where she learns about the ups and downs of family, friendship and life.

When Sidney spots a wishing well in the long grass on his way to school, he thinks he might have found the answer to the problems he’s having with his friend Billy.

Welcome to the island of Egg where a group of young puffins are training to join a search and rescue team.

Meet Pedro. He’s tiny, but while looking for a BIG adventure he is rescued by the ADVENTUREMICE – a brave, determined team who keep all the Mouse Islands safe from harm.

Filled with 30 warm, joyful and atmospheric poems of every kind – from the funny to the gentle, from the surprising to the lyrical – each capture the experience of falling or being asleep, in a pure, emotional way and celebrates the wonderful, busy, imaginative minds of little children.

Can you feel a tremble in the wind? The sun grows pale. The wild things hide. Frindleswylde is coming!

From hilarious to heartfelt poems – and everything in between – this collection offers something for everyone.

Filled with fabulous fishy fun, Mermaid School is perfect for fans of Unicorn Academy and Dork Diaries!

Imagine if, on an ordinary day, war came. Imagine it turned your town to rubble. Imagine going on a long and difficult journey – all alone.