The books on these lists can be purchased from the School Library Service.
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Library resources - Primary
We have created a great collection of printable bookmarks for you to use. Simply print and laminate for use in your library.
- Non-fiction - Dewey (16 files)
- Non-fiction – Alphabet (26 files)
- Fiction – by school year and genre:
A fantastic collection of 54 brilliant books for your top classes.
Prepare pupils for secondary school by giving them a thorough grounding in children’s literature with this carefully selected, wide-ranging collection.
We have chosen some fantastic books from 54 great authors to create a 6-part reading challenge. Each section can be rewarded individually with a special award for reading all 54 books. There are certificates to present when a challenge sheet is completed but it is recommended that these are supplemented with small prizes.
- Epic booklist 2025
- Challenge sheet 1
- Challenge sheet 2
- Challenge sheet 3
- Challenge sheet 4
- Challenge sheet 5
- Challenge sheet 6
- Certificates 1 and 2
- Certificates 3 and 4
- Certificates 5 and 6
- Certificate final
- Stickers 1-6
This section is currently being developed.
Genre resources pack
- Genre posters
- Genre reading tracker
- Guiding A4 - wording at side for shelves
- Guiding A4 - wording at top for boxes
- Guiding - double video
- Guiding - single video
- Guiding - shelf edge labels italics
- Guiding - shelf edge labels
- Guiding image at top for boxes
- Set up guide - Genre pack
Genre labels for inside books
- Adventure stories
- Animal stories
- Crime and mystery
- Funny books
- Historical stories
- Information books
- Magic and fantasy
- Poetry
- Realistic stories
- Spooky stories
Simplified non-fiction pack
- A-Z where's that book front cover simplified
- A-Z where's that book
- Guiding - 23 sheets A3
- Guiding - 23 sheets A4
- Guiding - double video boxes
- Guiding - single video boxes
- Guiding for boxes and baskets
- Posters
- Set up instructions
- Shelf edge guiding - cut and laminate
Labels of inside books
- General knowledge
- Thoughts and feelings
- Religion and beliefs
- How we live
- Myths and legends
- Language
- Science
- Space
- Planet earth
- Plants
- Dinosaurs
- Animal world
- Human body and health
- Machines and structures
- Food and farming
- Art and crafts
- Music and entertainment
- Sport and hobbies
- Poetry
- Biographies
- Countries
- Ancient history
- History