Key Stage 1

Super accessible first chapter books, these Little Gems from Barrington Stoke are designed to make reading that little bit easier.

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Albert Johnson And The Buns Of Steel

Dad is a Master Baker and Albert is expected to one day follow in his footsteps. There's just one problem ... Albert doesn't care about baking, he only cares about football, tennis, cricket and any other sport you can think of. When his dad invents ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.9
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Blamehounds

Any time there's a strange pong, poo or puddle, Norman and Ringo end up taking the blame.

ATOS Book Level : 3.9
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Boing Boing

Jane has always been just a little bit different – she has springs in her knees! Support severely struggling readers with this hi-lo adventure with a spring in its step. Jane has always been just a little bit different – she has springs in her...

ATOS Book Level : 2.3
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Carrie And The Roller Boots

Carrie’s best friend Sidney is planning to show off his tap-dancing skills during Friday Fun Time at school and Carrie wants to join in. She plans an amazing routine where Sidney will dance and she will roller skate. But there’s one big ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.9
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Dimple And The Boo

Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn’t know how to talk about it - but then along comes the Boo ... A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff. Yucky cabbage pie! Mean Mrs Miskin! Stupid spelling test! Oh dear, ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.6
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Mary’s Hair

Mary loathes her big, curly, bushy hair and so she chops it all off…and she looks fantastic! Well, at least she thinks so. But her mammy is not convinced and forbids her from ever cutting her own hair again. But she didn't say anything about anyone...

ATOS Book Level : 3.1
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

My Friend’s A Gris-Kwok

When Mike finds out that his best friend, Alex, is a Gris-Kwok and can turn into any animal he chooses, it's the start of some crazy adventures! Alex's naughty little sister, Polly, is a Gris-Kwok, too, and she won't do as she's told. Mike and ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.0
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Sidney Makes A Wish

Friendship appears where it’s least expected in this heartwarming Little Gem from award-winning author Lisa Thompson. When Sidney spots a wishing well in the long grass on his way to school, he thinks he might have found the answer to the ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

The Little Lost Kitten

Lucy and her dad are still feeling sad about the loss of their lovely cat Patch, who had been part of their family for such a long time. So when a little lost kitten turns up in their garden, Lucy doesn’t want to tell her dad in case it upsets him....

ATOS Book Level : 3.9
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

The Snake Who Came To Stay

Warm and charming Little Gem bestseller, now available with full colour illustrations. A perfectly pitched story for early readers from the former Children's Laureate and master of the market. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.1
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback