The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

Mr. William Gudgeon Head of Primary The Gruffalo is a modern classic in children’s literature, and it absolutely earns that status. Written in Julia Donaldson’s signature rhythmic, rhyming style and brought to life by Axel Scheffler’s warm, expressive illustrations, the story is both charming and clever—ideal for children and genuinely Read More…

Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill

Ms Francesca Graham F2 Class Teacher This is one of my favorite books for children! Where’s Spot? is a fun, interactive story where children lift flaps to help Sally the dog find her puppy, Spot. It’s perfect for encouraging curiosity, language development, and fine motor skills. Bright pictures and simple text make it Read More…

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt By Michael Rosen

Ms. Aoife Trainor F2 Class Teacher  “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” is a classic adventure story that children absolutely love! With its repetitive, rhythmic text and beautiful illustrations, it’s perfect for reading aloud and joining in with actions. This book helps kids build language skills, sequencing, and prediction while Read More…

 Tiddler by Julia Donaldson

Mrs. Trishia Mhel Malabanan Teacher Assistant  “Tiddler” is a fun, rhyming story about a little fish with big ideas. It’s great for kids because it encourages imagination, builds vocabulary, and makes reading exciting. I enjoy it because the rhythm is fun to read aloud and the colorful illustrations keep children Read More…

 A Hole at the Bottom of the Sea by by Jessica Law

Ms. Vickey Vickey Power F1 Class Teacher A Hole at the Bottom of the Sea” is a fun, rhythmic book that teaches children about the ocean food chain in an easy-to-understand way. Its bright pictures and catchy, repetitive text keep kids engaged while building vocabulary and prediction skills.  I enjoy Read More…

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien

Mr. Nathan Stewart Science Teacher Secondary Department The book trilogy I have read is The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien. These books explore the adventures of a young hobbit named Frodo who is sent on an outlandish quest to destroy the Ring of Power and save Middle-Earth. On Read More…

Le Petit Prince By Antoine de Saint-Exupery 

Ms. Imogen Coulter  Head of French   Secondary Department  Le Petit Prince is a timeless and beautiful novel that I highly recommend to all students learning French. It uses simple language to portray themes of friendship and responsibility. As a French teacher, I find it a perfect text to inspire both linguistic confidence Read More…

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People  By Stephen Covey

Mr. John Singh  Head of Year 12 – Secondary Department  I found The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People to be a timeless, relevant and practical guide for Personal and professional growth. Covey’s emphasis on principles over quick fixes—be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first—felt refreshingly foundational and applicable across contexts. The shift from private victory (self-mastery) to Read More…

Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead

Ms. Katie McShane Year5 Team Leader, I recommend Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead because it is a charming, fast-paced mystery about a girl who discovers a small, green creature in a tutu waiting patiently in her grandmother’s closet. This “part-fairy-tale, part-friendship” story is perfect for Year 5 students as it Read More…

Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar by Emily MacKenzie 

Ms. Aisling Teague , Year 2 Teacher, I recommend Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar because it is a hilarious and relatable tale about a rabbit whose passion for reading is so “extreme” that he starts stealing books from people’s homes! It is the perfect story to show kids that loving books is Read More…

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