Children Reading to the Class

Reading to the Class - 2014
Kathryn read 'I will not ever NEVER eat a tomato' by Lauren Child.
Charlie has this little sister Lola.  Sometimes he has to give her her. dinner.  This is a hard job because she is a very fussy eater.  One day he plays a good trick on her.
Thank you Kathryn


Kathryn read 'Miss Smartypants' by Babette Cole.
Princess Smartypants does not want to get married.  She enjoys being a Ms. But being a rich and pretty princess means that all the princes want her to be their Mrs.  Find out how Princess Smartypants fights to preserve her independence in this hilarious fairy-tale-with-a-difference.
Thank you Kathryn


Jack read 'The Gruffalo' by Junia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
"A mouse tool a stroll through the deep dark wood.  A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good."  
Walk further into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when the quick-thinking mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake and a hungry gruffalo …
Thank you Jack


Samantha read 'The Big Honey Hunt' by Stanley and Janice Berenstain.
The bear family had no honey in the honey pot.  They had to go and search for more honey for their family.  They decided to follow the bee and it took them to many exciting places.  
Thank you Samantha






Brooke read 'I am NOT sleepy and I will Not go to bed' by Lauren Child.
Charlie has a little sister called Lola.  Sometimes Charlie has to try and get Lola to go to bed.  This is a hard job because Lola likes to stay up late.
Thank you Brooke


Kathryn read 'Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake' by Michael B. Kaplan.
Betty's mother gave her a piece of chocolate cake.  Betty tired it and thought it was the yummiest thing that she had ever put in her mouth.  She decided that when she grew up she was going to marry a chocloate cake!
Thank you Kathryn

Emilia read 'Just the Right Stripes' by Nigel Gray and Deborah Brown.  
"How many stripes do you have?" asked Monkey.
"How many?  I don't know," said Little Zebra.
"You don't know?" said Monkey.
"Well, you should know.
They're your stripes."
Thank you Emilia


Samantha read 'Felix Feels Better' by Rosemary Wells.
Felix ate too many chocolate blimpies and now he doesn't feel well.  So off to Doctor Duck he must go. 
"Don't be afraid, my little moonbeam," says Mummy.  But Felix is afraid.
Rosemary Wells' reassuring story is a spoonful of pleasure that will make everyone feel much better!
Thank you Samantha


Aaron read ' Stomp' by Ruth Paul.
Follow the dinosaurs as they hop, stomp and roar their way through the pages of this beautifully illustrated book …
and find out what happens when it's baby dinosaur's turn to be the leader!
Thank you Aaron


Emilia read 'The Sailor Dog' by Margaret Wise Brown.
Scuppers was a sailor dog and when he grew up he wanted to go to sea.  He decided that he would look for something to go in.  Then his adventures began.
Thank you Emilia


Kathryn read 'Never say NO to a Princess!' by Tracey Corderoy.
Never say no to a princess - or she'll cry!  But what does a princess need to make her happy?  
Sparkly shoes?  Sparkly necklaces?  Sparkly toys?
Or maybe just a very unsparkly new friend?
Thank you Kathryn


Brooke read 'Lost Tooth Rescue!' by Kate Ledger.
On their first day of school, Lottie and Mia meet a girl named Anna.  She had a very loose tooth.  During the school day, Anna loses her tooth.  Lottie and Mia use their special Super Twin powers to help find it!
Thank you Brooke


Kathryn read 'Zoe at Fairy School' by Jane Andrews.
It's Zoe's first day ever at Fairy School and she is so excited that she can't sit still.
The beautiful Fairy Queen teaches the fairies how to wave their wands and make magic sparkles.  It's great fun, but it's much harder than it looks.  Poor Zoe just can't get is right!
Then, just when she thinks she'll never do it, Zoe gets some unexpected help - from the prettiest butterfly she has ever seen …
Thank you Kathryn




Reading to the Class - 2015
Danielle read 'Giant Meat-Eating Dinosaurs' by Don Lessem.
Take a trip with Don Lessem and you will read about:
*Tyrannosaurus Rex who was longer than a school bus
*Allosaurus who had huge hands wiht three sharp claws
*Giganotosaurus who weighed as much as two elephants
Plus you'll get to know Albertosaurus, Carcharodontosaurus, Deltadromeus, Dilophosaurus and Sponosaurus.


William read 'Hairy Maclary Scattercat' by Lynley Dodd.
Hairy Maclary wanted to run and race but the one thing he wanted was something to chase.  
Greywacke Jones was hunting a bee but along came Hairy Maclary.  Read about all the animals that Hairy Maclary met.



Phoenix read 'Mr Flinn A Riddle' by Peter Karsten.
The book describes something and you have to work out what you think the author is writing about.  It really makes you think hard about what it could be.


Keanu read 'Daddy and Me' - Forever Friends
Sailing toy boats, playing dress-ups and putting Little Bear on the sledge are just a few of the things that make him a great daddy.  Little Bear decides it's time to show Daddy Bear just how special he is in his heart-warming storybook.



Binay read 'Who Lives Here'?  A Flip-The-Flap Nature Book by Wendy Madgwick
Who lives here?  Young children will have great fun flipping the flaps to find out the answers!  A text with beautiful illustrations to make this a perfect first nature book.





Xinling read, 'Charlie and Lola Look After Your Planet' by Lauren Child.
At the moment Lola is throwing everything away.  "Why don't you recycle it?" says Charlie.  And Lola says, "Recycle it?   What is that?"  
Find out how you can look after your planet and do recycling too. 


Danielle read, 'Wild Baby Animals' by Deborah Lock.
Cheeky or cute?  You decide.  Snuggle up with newly born wild baby animals.  Then venture out with them into their world as they play, learn and explore.


Xinling read, 'Never say NO to a Princess!' by Tracey Corderoy.  Never say no to a princess or she'll cry!  But what does a princess need to make her happy?




Danielle read, 'The Deadliest Dinosaurs' by Don Lessem.
You will find out about Utahraptor, Dromaeosurus, Velociraptor, Deinonychus, Megaraptor, Pyroraptor and Varuraotir.  Don Lessem has brough dinosaurs to life in more that 30 chidlren's books.  He also writes a popular coloumn for Highlights for Children and served as an adviser for the firm Jurassic Park.


Xingling read, 'Look!  There's Elmer' by David McKee.
It's Elmer's turn to hide in another playful game of hide-and-seek.  Help his friend, bird, to look for him in this inventive hole-in-the-page adventure.  Finding him may not be as easy as you think ...



Danielle read, 'Kakapo' by Rod Morris.
Did you know the kakapo is the heaviest parrot in the world?  Or that kakapo can sound like a squealing pig?  Most importantly, do you know that kakapo are one of New Zealand's most endangered birds?
Check all this out, and more, and learn how humans are trying to save the kakapo from becoming extinct.


Kevin read, 'Dragon's Fat Cat' by Dav Pilkey.
This is a book that will be loved by Dragon's fans and one that's sure to win him many new friends.


Trisha read, 'Treasure Hunt' by Gillian Tyler.
Each morning Tilly's mum hides Tilly's breakfast banana somewhere in the kitchen.  Tilly hunts for it because she loves hunting for treasure.  When it was Tilly's birthday Tilly's grandma hides five 
gold-wrapped coins somewhere in the house and Tilly hunts for them.  This is a book about hunting for treasure.


Xinling read a story called 'Playful Puppy' by Charlotte Hicks.
Holly's dream has come true - she's given her very own puppy.  Although she tries to train him, share her delight in the playfulness of her new puppy.  Will he win a prize at the village dog show?


Reading to the Class - 2016
Olivia read a story called 'The Fish of Maui' by Peter Gossage.
Maui's jealous brothers don't want him to come fishing with them.  But clever Maui catches the best fish of all.



Suzanne read a story called 'The Very Hungry Bear' by Nick Bland.
The Very Cranky Bear is back.  He's been Very Cranky, Very Itchy, and now he's Very Hungry ...


Alison read a story called 'Amazing Dogs' by Laura Buller.
'Wood!"  "Sniff!"  Dogs ahve super senses and skills.  Discover the amazing jobs that they do to help us.  Find out how they rescue people, work on farms, help the police and soldiers, and make the sick feel better.  Thank you, dog!


Dean read a book called 'I'm Freezing!' by Shane McG.
What's a polar bear to do when e ust can't get warm?  He's tried snuggling by a fire, and even jogging.  But nothing seems to work.  He might need a little help.


Victoria read a book called 'Pink Cupcake Magic' by Katherine Tegen.
Story and recipe included.  Just add magic!



Sophie read 'My Glitter Castle' by Scholastic.
The Glitter Princess is preparing for her birthday party when the royal trumpet frightens her puppies! Lift the flaps and help her search through the glitzy castle rooms to find her missing furry friends.



Suzanne read' 101 Dalmatians, The Magical Story' by Disney.  
Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita are very proud parents, so when the menacing Cruella De Vil steals their puppies to make them into a fur coat, they leap into action!  Find out how the barave little dogs escape Cruella's evil clutches and meet the new friends they pick up along the way.


Helen read, 'The Fox Factor' by Tim Bugbird and Stuart Lynch.
When Fabio Fox stuns the audience of a TV tlent show, he believes all his dreams are about to come true.  Leaving his old life behind, Fabio discovers an exciting, new world of fame and glamour.  But who will be thiere if things don't go to plan?


Ethan K read, 'Jake Never Land Pirates - Magical Story'.
Cubby is going to play the harmonica at Merina the mermaid's birthday party.  But Captain Hook is trying to sleep and cannot bear to listen to Cubby practise - so Hook steals Cubby's harmonica!
Will Jake and the crew be able to get the harmonica back in time for the party?


Suzanne  read, 'Sarah's Heavy Heart' by Peter Carnavas.
Sarah knew the heart would always be hers to carry.  She just wished it wasn't so heavy.  A magical story about a little girl's search for friendship and love.  Follow Sarah on her journey and let your heart get 'carried away'.


Angela read, 'Mouseford Academy Dance Challenge' by Thea Stilton.
The Thea sisters are thrilled about the new performing arts program being offered at MOuseford Academy.  That is, until they meet the head of the department - the demanding and strict Professor Ratyshnikov.  Themouselets will have to audition just to get into her class!  On top of that, the famouse ballerina is an old friend of Headmaster de Mousus, but the two no longer get along.  It's up to the Thea sisters to find out why.


Suzanne read, 'Mr Funny', by Roger Haargreaves.
Mr Funny lived in a teapot and he did all sorts of funny things like having a daisy sandwich and a glass of toast!  Find out what other funny things he gets up to.


Ethan K read, 'Mr Strong', by Roger Hargreaves.
Mr Strong is the strongest person in the whole wide world.  This story tells you all the strong things that he can do.  He turned the barn upside down and filled it up with water!  This story will make you laugh.


Olivia read, 'First to the Top -  Sir Edmund Hillary's Amazing Everest Adventure',  by David Hill. 
Up on the world's highest mountain, the sky is tinged the back colour of space and the air is almost too thin to breathe.  How did Ed,  a small boy from New Zealand, grew up to become the world's most famous mountaineer and adventurer?  How did he climb Everest and so many other astonishing things?  This exceptional picture book, wiritten by Internationally acclaimed children's author David Hill and illustrated by Phoebe Morris, tells the story of Sir Edmond Hillary and his climb to the top of Mt Everest.  It's a story about courage, skill and determination, and an inspiration to anyone who dreams of reaching the top.


Suzanne read, Chester and Gil', by Carol Faulkner and Ann James.
Chester and Gil live in the same goldfish bowl.  While Gil just floats around the same old place, Chester knows he can save the world.  His motto, 'Life is what you make it', takes on epic dimensions in this funny story of a fishy odd couple and the power of thinking big.


Dean read, 'Fluffy and Scruffy A Tale of Two Kitties', by Liz Pichon.
Fluffy and Scruffy are neighbours ... but they are certainly not friends.  However, when the two cats join forces to outwit a group of unruly mice, they discover fun - and friendship - along the way.  A hilarious story from the brilliantly funny, prizewinning creator of the bestselling TOM GATES fiction series.


Reading to the Class - 2017
Gordon read, 'How to Catch a Falling Star', by Heidi and Daniel Howarth.
Bear is waiting for a star to fall because he wants to make a wish.  Can he catch the star?  Will Bear's wish come true?


Ethan read, 'My Little Grandmother Often Forgets', by Reeve Lindbergh.
The grandmother in the story sometimes forgets where she puts things like the cat, a cup and her shoes.  She always remembers later where her things are.


Hayley read, 'All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth' by Don Gardner.  Poor Monkey's two front teeth are missing!  The Tooth Detective is on the case but maybe Santa can help.  Will Monkey get his special Christmas wish?


Katherine read, 'The Amazing Superman' by Thomas Macri.  Peter lives in Queens which is in New York City.  He has a super secret and he calls himself Spider-Man.  He can climb up walls and swing on his webs.


Reading to the Class - 2018
Jessica B read, 'Don't Be Picky, Clover' by Rita Balducci.  Clover was the youngest bunny and the pickiest too.  Clover spent hours selecting just the right book.  When it came to eating Clover was pickier than ever.  This story is about Clover's adventures.



Jaskaran read, 'Brad and His Brilliant Ideas' by Alan Trussell-Cullen.  The trouble with Brad's brilliant ideas is that often they didn't turn out to be so brilliant.  He squeezed through the hedge and his shirt got caught on a branch.  Brad had a great big hole in his shirt.  Read the story to find out why Brad said that he had a good day.



Jaskaran read, 'Mega Machines' by Deborah Lock.  The mega machines are very busy building a new school.  Watch them in action!  Imagine you are pulling the levers and on site with the machines.  Will the job be finished on time?


Sreya read, 'Blessings for Little Ones' by Carolyn Larsen.  Blessings are all around us.  This is a story about the wonderful things that happen in life and why we treasure these moments.


Reading to the Class - 2019
Carly read, Green Eggs and Ham' by Dr. Seuss.  When Sam-I-am pressers a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, we soon find we can't know what we really like until we have tried it!
By combining the funniest stories, craziest creatures and zaniest pictures with his unique blend of rhyme, rhythm and repitition, Dr. Seuss helps children of all ages and abilities learn to read.
Dr. Seuss makes reading FUN!



Ishanvi read, 'The New Bike' by Dr James Hoffman.  Lee is six and has a new bike.  She wants to show her new bike to Mike.  Before she shows her new bike she must learn how to ride so her dad helps her.



Ian read, '881/2 Science Experiments' by Nick Arnold.  Discover why things fizz,  how Romans made soap and how to make edible foam.  Explore the science behind air, water, materials, the human body and more with quick and easy experiments using household items.  Create your very own science lab with 881/2 quick and easy, step-by-step experiments!


Vivaan read, 'The Great Banyan Tree'.  This is from a book of enchanting stories with a hint of mystery and magic added to it.  This story is about a boy who wanted to go tho the woods becasee he was curious about what it looked like.  He found a banyan tree and it was a magical tree.


Yazan read, 'The King of Space' by Jonny Duddle.  Rex might look little, but he has BIG plans that will take him to the furthest reaches of space!  Soon the whole universe will know his name ...


Vivaan read, 'The Monkey and the Crocodile'  from the book All time favourite Stories of Panchatantra The words of wisdom.  All time favourite stories of Panchatantra series is a set of moral based stories from the bag of wisdom that has forever been an inherent part of the Indian culture.


Zarif read, 'Disney Pixar Cars 2'. Lightning McQueen agrees to enter the World Grand Prix, and he heads overseas to face a competition.  Meanwhile Mater gets caught up in the world of secret agents in an action filled, top-secret spy mission.  Meeting cool super spies and awesome racing champions ensures this is one explosive adventure Mater and Lightning will never forget!


Emily read, 'The Secret Mermaid' by Sue Mongredien.  Far out in the ocean live the Shell-Keeper mermaids.  While the rest of the world sleeps, one little girl joins them for some magical mermaid adventures.  Molly is just like any other girl when her family moves to Horseshoe Bay.  But then her gran gives her a pretty shell necklace and Molly is amazed to discover it is enchanted ... and that she is now the secret mermaid.









































































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