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Year 1 Group Readers (Fiction)

English
Y1

Boris and Sid go on a tram

This is a short simple narrative, written so that any child, even those who are just beginning to recognise print, can read it. It uses a repeated phrase and easily decodable words. Fun, with great illustrations, this is a winner.

Group Readers

Composition: Write a new version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff

English
Y1,R

Billy Dogs Gruff

This is a really simple, easily decoded text telling a traditional tale with a nice twist.  The crocodile (Croc) in the river is at least as scary as the original Troll and children will read this story again and again.

Group Readers

Year 1 Group Readers (Fiction)

English
Y1

Dog Eat Dog

Ruth Mertten’s lovely story of naughty pets will delight beginning readers. Will the animals behave when their owner pops out for the day? Read along to find out!

Group Readers

Year 1 Group Readers (Fiction)

English
Y1

No friends

This lovely story about a hedgehog called Tammy, who starts at a new school, is a great way to discuss issues around friendship. Children will enjoy seeing how Tammy’s newly learned strategies for making friends work out so well for her in the end.

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Core Unit 1 – Read, recognise and enjoy a text about superheroes

English
Y1

Superheroes All Sorts
A quite superb book which points out that there are many types of superhero – human and otherwise! All children (and adults) will love the illustrations which can make us laugh out loud. This text is perfect for beginning readers.

Group Readers

Year 1 Group Readers (Fiction)

English
Y1

The Dog and the lost Mum, by Ruth Merttens, is suitable for children right at the very start of their reading journey. Phonically decodable cvc words predominate in this simple story about a hungry dog.