Book Band: Orange (Ideal for ages 5+)

A bright rhyming story about helping out, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. From the creators of the picture book, All Are Welcome.

This community are doing what they can to lend each other a hand. From planting seeds to picking up litter, there’s something for everyone. Join the children to celebrate the acts of kindness that go a long way.

This joyful book from New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Penfold is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. With heart-warming illustrations from Suzanne Kaufman, it explores themes of kindness, community and inclusivity.

Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com.

'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher