READING
Reading is a fundamental skill and it is vital that children become fluent and confident readers.
We strive to instill a love of reading in all children at Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy, ensuring that they have access to a range of text types and genres.
​
We aim to encourage passionate and curious readers, equipped with the strategies they need to overcome any barriers they may face.
HOW WE BUILT A READING CULTURE
Since 2019 we have been proud to work with LitFilmFest to build a reading culture in our school using their Reading Rocks Review project.
Take a look at the video to the right, to see how engaged and excited the children have been to create their own Belgrave Book Reviews that led to them becoming their local library heroes and YouTube stars!
BOOK REVIEWS
WHY READ?
Not sure what book to read next? Choose one of our amazing book reviews to help you make your decision! From Charles Dickens to J. K. Rowling we will have a recommendation for you! This playlist was inspired by the Litfilmfest 'Reading Rocks Reviews' project.
LATEST
BOOK REVIEW
CLICK A BOOK COVER TO VIEW THE YOUTUBE REVIEW
Beowulf
by Rob Lloyd Jones
We're Going on a
Bear Hunt
by Michael Rosen
The Magic Faraway Tree
by Enid Blyton
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
by J. K. Rowling
Voices in the Park
by Anthony Browne
The Twits
by Roald Dahl
Beauty and the Beast
by Michaela Morgan
Winnie's Dinosaur Day
by Valerie Thomas & Korky Paul
How to Speak Spook (and Stay Alive)
by Ally Kennen
The Midnight Gang
by David Williams
The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog: Going for Gold
by Jeremy Strong
Oliver Twist
by Charles Dickens
Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama
by Rachel Renee Russell
The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Girl, Missing
by Sophie McKenzie
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
by Jules Verne
The Dot
by Peter H. Reyolds
Electrigirl
by Jo Cotterill
The Littlest Dragon
by Susan Quinn
BEDTIME STORIES
Is there anything better than a story before bed? Not only does a bedroom story help set a routine, enhance language skills and strengthen the bond between the reader and listener, research has also proven that a bedtime story boosts brain development!
​
So grab yourself a hot chocolate, make yourself comfortable and choose a bedtime story to enjoy.
FEATURED
BEDTIME
STORY
CLICK A BOOK COVER TO LISTEN TO OUR YOUTUBE AUDIOBOOK
Five Minutes' Peace
by Jill Murphy
Read by Mrs J. Craig
The Best Cow in Show
by Andy Cutbill
Read by Miss. Thake
Elmer
by David McKee
Read by Miss B. Hulme
Shark in the Park
by Nick Sharratt
Read by Mrs T. Akhtar
The Snail & The Whale
by Julia Donaldson
Read by Mr M. Taylor
Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom
by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet
Read by Mr G. Barlow
Dogs Don't Do Ballet
by Anna Kemp
Read by Mrs A. Johns
Goodnight Kiss
by Jillian Harker
Read by Miss N. Bi
Owl Babies
by Martin Waddell
Read by Mrs E. Fahey
Giraffes Can't Dance
by Giles Andreae
Read by Mr P. Mothershaw-Hall