Year 1
Story time in Year 1
Check out the books we'll be reading this year.
Year 1 – Autumn A
English lessons
Traditional tales:
- The Elves and the Shoemaker
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- The Gingerbread Man
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Story time
- Perfectly Norman
- Ruby’s Worry
Why these books?
Exposure to great authors; encouraging children to self-regulate and empathise with the character.
Year 1 – Autumn B
English lessons
- Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers
Story time
- And Tango Makes Three
- Be Brave Little Penguin
Why these books?
Focus on family diversity and PSED focus.
Year 1 – Spring A
English lessons
- Beegu by Alexis Deacon
Story time
- Aliens Love Underpants
- The Proudest Blue
Why these books?
Focus on reading for pleasure targeted at boys. Focus on strong female characters and author. Focus on diversity when reading.
Year 1 – Spring B
English lessons
- Dogger by Shirley Hughes
Story time
- Look up!
- Barbara Throws a Wobbler
Why these books?
Focus on reading for pleasure targeted at boys. Diverse characters. PSED focus.
Year 1 – Summer A
English lessons
- The Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward
Story time
- Tidy
- Twist Hop Minibeast Bop
Why these books?
Focus on impacting the environment.
Year 1 – Summer B
English lessons
- Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Story time
- Greta and the Giants
- The Curious Garden
Why these books?
Books based on real events. Focus on impacting the environment.