Mark BirdApr 212 minThe Realm of Smaller Things by Kent KnowlesThank you to Ventorros Press for sending me an advance copy of The Realm of Smaller Things by Kent Knowles. You can follow Kent on ...
Mark BirdFeb 21 minThe Slow SuperheroThanks to Ventorros Press for sending me an advance copy of The Slow Superhero, written by Sarah Surgey and illustrated by Sayani...
Mark BirdDec 29, 20211 minLittle Flower by Jenny RumneyThanks to Ventorros Press for sending me an advanced copy of Little Flower by Jenny Rumney. Once again, Ventorros Press proudly release a...
Mark BirdNov 8, 20211 minGross GeorgeThank you to Ventorros Press for sending me an advanced copy of "Gross George," written by Chris Gamble and illustrated by Chris White....
Mark BirdOct 22, 20214 minEm Norry - Author VisitThroughout my 26 years of being a teacher, I've been lucky to have experienced many wonderful author visits. As part of our topic on...
Mark BirdOct 19, 20211 minI Give You The MoonThank you to #VentorrosPress for sending me an advance copy of the magical and affecting "I Give You The Moon" by author Ffion Jones with...
Mark BirdAug 24, 20212 minBeegu by Alexis DeaconI've always been a Key Stage 2 teacher. I was trained that way in the early 90s. I was certainly never trained in phonics or in the...
Mark BirdMar 30, 20211 minBeautiful Oops by Barney SalzbergAs part of Children's Mental Health Week 2021, Barlby Primary School used the inspirational 'Beautiful Oops!' by Barney Saltzberg to...
Mark BirdMar 26, 20211 minZac Silver's Hairy TaleRead this short chapter story about a boy who can't help cutting hair in school and whose mean headmaster, Mr Barker, has made it his...
Mark BirdMar 6, 20211 minSkellig School DisplayDavid Almond's brilliant book #Skellig inspired my Year 5's charcoal display... it was so powerful and spooky that the Reception children...
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