A Book A Week Programme - Under 2s
We teach life lessons through stories. We choose a book each week to provide the focus for learning and teaching activities. These stories align with our curriculum - life events and themes from around the world.
These books are specifically chosen for their educational content including the teaching of morals, positive behaviours, positive role model, positive cultural exchange, humour, and alignment to the Early Years Framework.
We hope that you will join us in our learning adventure by reading these stories at home each week.
Autumn
September
Wk/b 2 September
A glittering fish makes friends when he learns to share. The Rainbow Fish, a worldwide bestseller in picture book and giant paperback formats, is here adapted for the youngest readers.
This story is read alongside learning about settling-in for the new term.
Autumn
September
Wk/b 9 September
This story is read alongside learning about celebrations - Elmer's Special Day, Elmer's Birthday.
It is the Nursery School's birthday week.
Autumn
September
Wk/b 16 September
Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
This story is read alongside learning about how the seasons are changing into the Autumn.
Autumn
October
Wk/b 23 September
A different bear is introduced on each page of this book, but there is something not quite right about most of them: Babies will enjoy hearing the repetitive chant of 'That's not my bear', and will be delighted when, on the final page, the right bear is found.
This story is read alongside learning about sensory and language awareness.
Autumn
September
Wk/b 30 September
When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a Gruffalo, a monster with terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws.
This story is read alongside settling-in for the new term.
Autumn
October
Wk/b 7 October
There are five mischievous squirrels to meet in this touchy-feely board book, all with soft noses, rough paws and fluffy tails.
This story is read alongside learning about sensory and language awareness.
Autumn
October
Wk/b 14 October
The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand.
This story is read alongside learning about Fire Service Week.
Autumn
October
Wk/b 21 October
Babies and toddlers will love exploring the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse. They can turn the pages to discover a fluffy tummy, fuzzy legs and soft wings on the bats that flutter and roost in this sturdy board book.
This story is read alongside learning about spooky events.
Autumn
November
Wk/b 4 November
With simple text, bright illustrations and an exciting touch-and-feel on every spread, this gorgeous board books helps to engage baby's senses while introducing them to Diwali.
This story is read alongside learning about Diwali.
(Lantern walk)
Autumn
November
Wk/b 11 November
Pudsey’s day of fundraising is not going as smoothly as usual; he got too hot under all his fur on his sponsored run, and hosting a knitathon at a cat café wasn't his best idea.
This story is read alongside learning about Children In Need.
Autumn
November
Wk/b 18 November
Discover cars with shiny windows, smooth headlights and much more in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.
Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the feely patches.
This story is read alongside learning and developing sensory and language awareness.
Autumn
November
Wk/b 25 November
Where has Stick Man gone? Can you find him?
'Stick Man lives in the family tree
With his Stick Lady Love
and their stick children three.'
This story is read alongside learning about Christmas.
Winter
December
Wk/b 2 December
Little hands will love exploring the touchy-feely textures on each page as they meet the angels in this festive board book
The 12 days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day and run from December 25 to January 5.
This story is read alongside learning about Christmas.
Winter
December
Wk/b 9 December
Meet five mischievous elves in this festive addition to the much-loved That's not my… series.
This story is read alongside learning about Christmas.
Winter
January
Wk/b 13 January
Meet five friendly snowmen in this festive touchy-feely board book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet snowmen with fluffy scarves, fuzzy mittens and squashy noses. The bright pictures and textures are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.
This story is read alongside learning about Christmas.
Winter
January
Wk/b 20 January
Meet five adorable polar bears with bumpy paws, a fluffy tummy and a squashy nose. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the touchy-feely patches, hunting for the little white mouse and cuddling the incredibly soft polar bear toy.
This story is read alongside learning about habitats and textures.
Winter
January
Wk/b 27 January
The book has simple pictures and sentences that promote language skills. The small, padded format is perfect for babies to hold. Babies and toddlers will enjoy turning the pages by themselves, which helps foster early reading development as well as fine motor skills.
This story is read alongside learning about the Luna New Year.
Winter
February
Wk/b 3 February
In The Snowy Day, Pip and Posy take care to wrap up well so they will keep warm outdoors. They have all sorts of fun until they decide to build a snowman, and that's when things start to go wrong.
This story is read alongside learning about Valentine's Day and friendship.
Winter
February
Wk/b 10 February
Goldilocks enters the house of the bears and finds herself in a bit of bother!
This story is read alongside learning about sizes by touch and feel.
Winter
February
Wk/b 17 February
Children will love meeting the different ducks in this bright and cheery touchy-feely book.
Little fingers can explore soft feathers, bumpy feet and smooth eggs as they hunt for their duck.
This story is read alongside developing sensory and language awareness.
(Half-term)
Winter
February
Wk/b 24 February
Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad wolf.
This story is read alongside learning about simple text together, looking at the bright pictures and feeling the different touch-and-feels on every page.
Spring
March
Wk/b 3 March
A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text.
This book aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech.
Spring
March
Wk/b 10 March
Spot loves spending time with his mum. They do lots of fun things together. Sometimes, he helps her with the groceries and sometimes they play hide-and-seek in the garden.
Join the much-loved Spot on his day with his mum as he learns what it means to spend time with his mum -
This story is read alongside learning about mothering and Mother's Day.
Spring
March
Wk/b 17 March
Based on the traditional fairy tale The Enormous Turnip, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a very, very large turnip doesn't want to be pulled out of the ground!
This story is read alongside learning children to explore a topic based on The Enormous Turnip
Spring
March
Wk/b 31 March
Newborns will love snuggling up with this adorable baby sunflower! Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world.
This story is a simple storyline shares themes of growth and garden life, while a colorful cloth finger puppet offers a chance for little hands to build motor skills.
Spring
April
Wk/b 7 April
Spot and his friends are going on an Easter egg hunt at the farm.
Join Spot and his friends for an Easter egg hunt on the farm in this wonderful basket-shaped board book for little hands!
This story is read alongside encouraging early learning through counting, pattern, and color recognition.
Spring
April
Wk/b 28 April
The little caterpillar munches through tasty foods and transforms into a butterfly!
This story is read alongside learning about World Book Day.
Spring
May
Wk/b 5 May
In Where’s Mrs Hen?, you’re on the look out for Mr Pig, Mrs Cow, Mr Sheep and Mrs Hen herself!
This story is read alongside fun
Spring
May
Wk/b 12 May
Who can you find down on the farm? Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh have fallen into a heap of muck (yuk!) and the hairy hog is behind a haystack, but who could that be hiding behind a leaf? Might it be a certain ladybird . . .
This story is read alongside learning about farm and farm animals.
Spring
May
Wk/b 19 May
Where has Superworm gone? Can you find him? Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until they find Superworm!
This story is read alongside helping increase hand-eye coordination, develop speech, and aid learning through repetition.
Spring
May
Wk/b 26 May
Meet five adorable chicks in this delightful Easter addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.
This story is read alongside learning and developing sensory and language awareness.
(Half-term)
Summer
June
Wk/b 2 June
The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled partnership.
This story is read alongside learning English in a natural and fun way.
Summer
June
Wk/b 9 June
Spot and his Dad have lots of fun together; they play football, fly kites and feed ducks!
Spot and his Dad love each other very much, and are always thinking of exciting things to do together.
This story is read alongside our learning about fathering and Father's Day.
Summer
June
Wk/b 16 June
It's time for a day out at the sports park to watch the games! Which sports will Spot see today?
Join Spot and his friends as they explore lots of different sports and enjoy all
This story is read alongside learning about various sports activities.
Summer
June
Wk/b 23 June
Children will love touching the tiger’s fluffy ears, soft paws and bumpy teeth and will particularly like tracing his soft, stripy tail on the very last page.
This story is read alongside their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
Summer
June
Wk/b 30 June
Ten Little Superheroes are on a mission to save the city ... But do they have the super-powers to defeat evil villain Monstro and his dastardly League of Bad Guys?
This story is read alongside counting from ten to one and back again.
Summer
July
Wk/b 7 July
Entering school is an exciting passage for children however some may be apprehensive as to what to expect. Read along with little Maisy as she helps them experience a fun day at school.
This story is read alongside learning about the setting and is made to help children get ready to go to school.
Summer Holidays
July
Wk/b 21 July
The bright pictures, with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
This story is read alongside our visit to Tropical Birdland.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer School
July
Wk/b 28 July
Sailing boats, rowing boats, ferries and motor boats: find them all and how they work. Then take a cruise on an ocean liner, crewed by animals, in a jolly, rhyming journey. A great way to learn about travelling on holiday.
This story is read alongside our Summer play.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 4 August
Pip and Posy are best friends but sometimes, just like any other toddler, they get cross and sad, so sometimes it takes friendship, sharing and understanding - and a cuddle - to make things better.
This story is read alongside World Friendship Day and our Swimming Week.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 11 August
Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?
This story is read alongside our May Day dancing around the maypole and learning about the animal sounds that we can hear around us.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 25 August
On the ground and in the air,/Robots, robots everywhere! Up in space, beneath the seas,/Robots make discoveries . . .
So begins this rollicking Little Golden Book featuring robots of all kinds, from ones up in space to the ones we use at home.
This story is read alongside children to make them interested in robots and their functions.
(Summer Holidays)
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