Key Stage 1
Discover the latest titles for Key Stage 1 readers, carefully selected to engage young minds and foster a love of reading. From exciting new releases to bestselling authors, these books are perfect for children ages 5-7 and are designed to support early literacy development. Whether you’re looking to top up your class library or create a reading corner filled with the most current and popular titles, these books are sure to captivate your young readers.
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A Forgiveness Stone For Ezra
One day at school, Golda sees Ezra slip from the monkey bars in front of his classmates. He hurts his wrist. But, mostly, he's embarrassed and doesn't want to go back to school. So Golda gets to work, of course! Can Golda and Ezra's classmates help ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Monster Ate My Packed Lunch!
The eleventh in a smash hit series of hilarious tales about primary school life from best-selling, award-winning creators! Packed with excellent black and white illustrations, this is the perfect longer read for newly confident readers.
Winner of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.3
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Attack Of The Demon Dinner Ladies
Izzy and her friends hate school dinners. And they hate the shepherd's pie in particular. And now something strange seems to be happening to the dinner ladies. They're wearing new hats, they're cooking new food (still horrible) and there are lots and...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.5
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Baby Aliens Collection | 12 Books
The Baby Aliens Collection brings together 12 hilarious and imaginative titles from Gillian Cross and Pamela Butchart’s much‑loved school‑based adventures. Perfect for Key Stage 2 readers, these books capture the chaos, comedy, and creativity ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
Baby Aliens Got My Teacher
The first in a smash hit series of hilarious tales about primary school life from best-selling, award-winning creators! Packed with excellent black and white illustrations, this is the perfect longer read for newly confident readers.
Nothing is ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.3
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Big Trouble For Nellie Choc-Ice
Another hilarious Little Gem from Jeremy Strong, the master of comic writing for children, with character-packed illustration from Jamie Smith.
When Captain Beardy-Beard rescues Nellie from the North Pole she's ready to be safe and sound back at ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Blue John
The Queen of Darkness lives deep underground beneath a mountain with her child, Blue John, a boy she made from the blue of the glacier and the hot yellow light of the sun. Blue John is forbidden to leave his mother's side, but the lure of the light ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Break-Time Bunnies
Three short stories in each book keep just confident readers engaged whilst lively two-colour illustrations bring these hilarious early readers to life and perfectly bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books.
Written by the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Budgie
A lost little budgie brings together a young neighbour and his seemingly grumpy older neighbour in this touching Little Gem from award-winner and Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho.
Mr Buxton is always having a go at Miles and his friends for ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 0.5
Buzz Sausage Wolf
Meet Buzz Sausage Wolf! A hilariously silly sausage dog who's determined to be the PERFECT pet - but how? Funny and friendly cosy full-colour illustrated story about being yourself, ideal for newly independent readers moving on from picture books....
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Captain Whiskers
Cats in the bath. Cats in the cupboards. A hundred cats everywhere!
Everyone in Jack's class has a pet, but all Jack has is his little brother Freddie. And little brothers don't make very good pets.
But when Jack meets The Man With The Top Hat ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Cheers-A-Lotl’s Inflatable Disaster
Cheers-a-Lotl loves celebrating Silly Chilly Sea Day. As soon as the first ice crystal forms in the water, the young axolotl is setting out all the holiday decorations, including her favourite inflatables. But she forgets to tie them down and . . . ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Dino Chick
Laugh-out-loud school-based fun in two-colour stories, perfect for encouraging independent reading!
Three short stories in each book keep just confident readers engaged whilst lively two-colour illustrations bring these hilarious early readers to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Dread Cat
Witty, lively and full of fun, this cat-and-mouse tale from a former Children’s Laureate is sure to delight young readers with clever twists and the satisfying defeat of one terrifying cat.
Once there was a very fierce cat. Not just fierce: ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Elisabeth And The Box Of Colours
Painting brings joy in a moment of grief in this moving and ultimately uplifting story inspired by the childhood of French portrait artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.
Elisabeth loves to paint, just like her papa. She spends hours making her ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Farm Friends Collection | 4 Books
The Farm Friends Collection brings together 4 charming titles that introduce young readers to life on the farm. With simple text, bright illustrations, and age‑appropriate themes, these books help build early reading confidence while sparking ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
Golda And Ezra’s Dinner Dilemma
When Golda and Ezra visit their neighbour Ms Ortega to return a dish, they learn that Ms Ortega has to go away unexpectedly. But she was supposed to cook a big meal for the senior centre using the harvest from her garden, like she does every Sunday. ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Hugs-A-Lotl-Needs A Hand
Hugs-a-Lotl loves nothing more than giving a warm embrace to friends. But after skipping with a skipping rope too fast at school, the axolotl’s little arms pop right off! Losing the limbs isn’t a problem. They’ll grow back. Hugs is only worried...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Icarus Was Ridiculous
The ninth in a smash hit series of hilarious tales about primary school life from best-selling, award-winning creators! Packed with excellent black and white illustrations, this is the perfect longer read for newly confident readers.
Nothing is ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.9
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Jina Jeong Collection | 4 Books
The Jina Jeong Collection brings together 4 delightful titles from this popular early‑reader series. Perfect for KS1 classrooms, these books feature relatable stories about friendship, school life, and everyday adventures, written with warmth and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Book Cover : Paperback
Jobs People Do Collection | 5 Books
The Jobs People Do Collection brings together 5 engaging non‑fiction titles that introduce children to a wide range of careers and community roles. Perfect for KS1 and KS2 classrooms, this pack helps pupils understand what different jobs involve, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Book Cover : Paperback
Katie Woo And Pedro Mysteries | 4 Books
The Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries Collection brings together 4 fun and accessible titles from the popular early‑reader series. Perfect for KS1 classrooms, this pack introduces children to short mystery stories featuring Katie Woo and her friend ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.78
- Book Cover : Hardback
Little Gems: Snug
Lisa and her cat Snug are inseparable…until the day Snug disappears. A charming countryside tale from the master of the animal tale.
Wherever Lisa goes, her cat Snug follows. But as Snug grows up he spends more time away from home and one night ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Madam Squeaker
A little mouse searches for the courage to save her home and make her squeak heard, in this touching Little Gem from the award-winning author of Izzy Gizzmo
Crumbs on the counter, morsels on the floor – there should be plenty of food for ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Max & Chaffy: Welcome To Animal Island
Max has just moved to Animal Island and it's full of new friends: Orlando, Crumbs, Moose, Pedalo and a very special creature called a CHAFFY . . .
Chaffy is lost! So it's down to Max to find where Chaffy belongs . . . and YOU can help!
- ATOS Book Level : 2.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
























