We are reading
Welcome to our ‘We Are Reading…’ page where we share what we are reading in our classrooms at the moment and what we think of the books!
Nursery
In Nursery, we are been reading ‘Not Now, Bernard’ by David McKee.
This is the classic story of Bernard, whose distracted parents fail to notice he has been eaten and replaced by a monster. We follow Bernard as he does his best to attract his mum and dad's attention to the monster in the garden who wants to eat him - only to hear the repeated refrain of 'Not now, Bernard.'
Bobby - ‘‘The monster is funny!’’
Mirha - ‘‘The monster ate Bernard all up!’’
Reception
In Reception, we are reading ‘Commotion in the Ocean’ by Giles Andreae.
This book is about many of the animals that live in the ocean, and that live around the ocean. It talks about all of the fish, the ones that live in shallow waters, all the way to the ones that live in deep sea at the bottom of the ocean. This book also shows animals that live out of the water as well. Like the sea turtle, crabs, polar bears, and walruses.
Precious - “I like the Stingray, it has a tail that stings other creatures.”
Savannah - “I like this book because it has my favourite sea creature the Octopus.”
Year 1
In Year 1, we are reading ‘Cops and Robbers’ by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
The robbers of London town plan a desperate and mischievous crime one Christmas Eve. Their plan? To steal all the toys they can lay their hands on!! Fortunately, the robbers meet their match in the infamous and brave officer Pugh who leaps into action and arrests the villains - all except Grandma Swagg who manages to sneakily get away!
Dominion - ‘‘The robbers took the police officer’s helmets away from them were very naughty!”
Ibrahim - “The robbers were so funny until Officer Pugh caught them!”
Zaynab C - “I thought Grandma Swagg was very funny. She tricked the Officers and got away!”
Year 2
In Year 2TL, we are reading 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' by Jill Tomlinson.
The story is about a young barn owl called Plop, who is frightened of the dark. The plot is divided into seven chapters, each covering a night during which Plop learns something new about the dark: dark is exciting, dark is kind, dark is fun, dark is necessary, dark is fascinating, dark is wonderful and dark is beautiful. Plop is gradually persuaded that the dark has its advantages.
Muhammad - ‘‘I like the part when the owl shouts at the lady and says he's not bald because it makes me laugh.’’
Oghosa - ‘‘I like it every time the owl says eeeeek.’’
Astera - ‘‘I love how the owl is trying to learn about the dark.’’
In Year 2AM, we are reading 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' by Jill Tomlinson.
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad’s garden, he doesn’t think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house – and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragon fruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker.
Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbrush and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker and very quickly. Suddenly, something extraordinary happens… more dragon fruits appear on the tree and Tomas grows them himself and his friends at school.
Aisha - ‘‘I liked this story because it keeps saying ruby red like my friend Ruby.’’
Errol - ‘‘I loved how funny this story is. Especially when Tomas gets dragon poo on his PE shorts.’’
Rorie - ‘‘This book is hilarious!’’
Year 3
In Year 3BJ, we are reading ‘George's Marvellous Medicine’ by Roald Dahl.
George Kranky’s grandma is a grouch. She is always mean to George (and not much nicer to his parents either).
One day, when George is put in charge of giving Grandma her medicine, he wonders if he can come up with his own remedy to try and help Grandma become less of a grump.
Using some rather unusual ingredients, George creates his MAGIC MEDICINE. But will it stop his Grandma from being so horrible…
Or will it shoot sparks out of the top of her head?
Aminah - “I really liked this book especially when they made lots of different versions of the medicine.”
Myla - “I found this book really funny. I liked when lots of funny things started happening to Grandma.”
Logan - “I enjoyed this story. George made the medicine because she wasn’t very kind to George.”
In Year 3EB we are reading ‘Sam Wu is Not afraid of SHARKS’ by Katie and Kevin Tsang.
This book is about Sam Wu who tries to convince people he isn’t afraid of sharks. At the end of the story, he sees a man in the water at the beach, who Sam thinks is in danger and a shark is near. So, Sam tries to save him and becomes a hero. The shark was just a dolphin.
Jhaniyah - ‘‘I liked that when he was scared of the sharks, it made him do funny things like lock himself in his room!’’
Sofie - ‘‘I think he is biggest hero and concur every fear he has. I think the next fear he would tackle is SPIDERS!!!!’’
Musa - ‘‘I think Sam Wu would be tackle fears of volcanoes, rainstorms and tornadoes after this book!’’
Year 4
In Year 4JN, we are reading ‘The land of Roar’ by Jenny McLachlan.
Can you remember making up your own magical worlds when you were a child? Imagine if it wasn’t made up after all. Rose and Arthur’s childhood land “Roar” is full of magic but also full of fear. After Grandad has been snatched by Croaky, the children are worried they will never get him back. Bravely, they set off on their adventure to their forgotten world and the magic comes to life.
Faith - “We are only half way through this book and I’m hooked. I need to find out who has Grandad, where he is, if he’s okay. I have so many questions”.
Shayne - “The author Jenny McLachlan made me want to go in that camp bed and visit Roar myself. What a magical world it sounds!”
Menaal - “Not many people believe Arthur about his world Roar but I believed him as soon as he said it!”
In Year 4RB we are reading ‘Planet Omar’ by Zanib Mian.
Omar and his friends are absolutely devastated when they hear the news that their mosque is going to be closed. They all put their heads together to come up with a fundraising idea to help save the mosque. Finally, they had saved enough money by doing all sorts of job but found the money had mysteriously gone missing. What happened to it?
Janko - ‘‘I found the character very relatable because I go to a mosque too and I understand how Omar would be feeling if they ever had to close it down.’’
Rosie - ‘‘I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation to find out where the money had gone! I can’t believe after their hard work it had gone missing.’’
Saad - ‘‘Omar and his friends had some brilliant ideas of how to raise the money but if I was to help them I’d have even better ideas.”
Year 5
In Year 5, we are reading ‘Wonder’ by R.J Palacio.
Like most ten-year olds, August ('Auggie') Pullman just wants to be accepted at his new school, especially as he's been previously been home-schooled. However, Auggie can't help but stand out - he was born with a severe facial deformity. Most people react with horror to his appearance and don't take the time to meet the smart, funny, Star Wars-loving boy underneath.
Written in the first person, Wonder follows Auggie as he experiences more than the usual ups-and-downs of friendships, family and school. The story is also told from the perspective of other characters, providing glimpses into their own behaviour and exploring the impact our actions can have on others.
Mylo - ‘‘What an amazing book, worthy of 5 stars. It makes me want to be kinder in the future.’’
Poppy - ‘‘My favourite part was seeing Auggie’s character grow. This book teaches you to love yourself.’’
Gracie May - ‘‘I loved that the main character ‘Auggie’ believed In himself as the book went on.’’
Year 6
In Year 6, we have been reading ‘Pax’ by Sara Penny Packer.
Pax (the fox) and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a cub. But when Peter is forced to return his beloved fox to the wild his world is torn apart.
Despite the encroaching war, and the three hundred miles between them, Peter sets out to find his fox. Meanwhile Pax waits hopefully for his boy.
Zen - ‘‘It had an adventurous plot.’’
Mohammad Musa - ‘‘It was a rollercoaster of emotions especially the beginning.’’
Tina - ‘‘It was quite emotional in places!’’