Free Primary books to Read and Review!

We are working with publishers to give away some brilliant books this summer for you to read and review! The books include picture books, fiction and non-fiction for ages three to 10+ and include A Chase In Time by Sally Nicholls, The Sand Dog by Sarah Lean and The Great Big Green Book by Mary Hoffman.

You can Comment, below, or email the title(s) you would like to review to: [email protected]. (Subject: Summer) We will draw two reviewers for each book and send copies to the selected reviewers in July. Your review(s) can be sent to ReadingZone at the beginning of the Autumn term. You can click the link, below, to read extracts from each of the following books. These are the books we are giving away: What Does An Anteater Eat? by Ross Collins (Nosy Crow) Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. But Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Maybe the ants will know...? You Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus by Patricia Cleveland-Peck (Bloomsbury Publishing) Never put a camel in a sailing boat, or a tiger on a train... This riotous picture book is filled with animals causing disaster as they try to travel in the most unsuitable vehicles. A real romp of a book, with hilarious rhyming text. Daddy Hairdo by Francis Martin, illus Claire Powell (Simon and Schuster Children's Books) Amy's hair is the stuff of fairy tales - but hair this long is also really inconvenient, So Amy's dad comes up with some innovative solutions, and soon EVERYONE wants one of Daddy's Hairdos! It All Began When I Said Yes by Simon Philip, illus Annabel Tempest (Simon and Schuster) Sometimes saying yes is a brilliant thing but when a gorilla shows up at your house with lots of questions and some requests, perhaps 'yes' will lead to trouble, big trouble... Cannonball Coralie and the Lion by Grace Easton (Frances Lincoln Childrens Books) Coralie longs to join the circus - but the Man in the Big Hat says her tricks just aren't good enough. With the help of her new friend, Lion, Coralie realises she can dare to be different. The Great Big Green Book by Mary Hoffman (Frances Lincoln Children's Books) From a simple introduction to our home in Space, the authors explain what we need for life on Earth, and show the importance of the looking after our planet and give an action plan for protecting our resources. Older Not Wiser (Bad Nana) by Sophy Henn (HarperCollins) Jeanie's Grandma is BAD. Sometimes she can be a bit embarrassing but most of the time she's REALLY fun, especially when she gets Jeanie involved in her mischievous schemes... Power to the Princess by Vita Weinstein Murrow, illus Julia Bereciartu (Frances Lincoln Children's Books) In this stunning anthology, 15 favorite fairytales have been retold for the #metoo generation. These princesses are smart, funny and kind, and can do anything they set their minds to. Iguana Boy Saves the World With a Triple Cheese Pizza by James Bishop (Hodder Children's Books) Dylan has wanted a superpower for as long as he can remember but when his wish finally comes true, his superpower is - talking to Iguanas..! Can he become the hero he's always dreamed of? National Trust: How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear by Jess French (Nosy Crow) From beetles and butterflies to puffins and polar bears, animals and habitats all over the world need our protection. This beautifully illustrated book explores 13 habitats and simple ways to protect them. The Dog Squad (Rory Branagan, Detective) by Andrew Clover (HarperCollins) Meet Rory Branagan, detective. When a crime is committed on his own road and dogs are stolen, he knows he has to act to prevent Wilkins Welkin - his best friend and sausage dog - from also being taken. My Arch-Enemy Is a Brain In a Jar by David Solomons (Nosy Crow) Luke and his brother have swapped bodies by accident. Zack's got Luke's weird feet while Luke has Zack's SUPERPOWERS! Now he needs another world-threatening adventure to try them out... The latest hilarious adventure in the My Brother Is a Superhero series! Splash by Charli Howard (Nosy Crow) Molly, in her final year of primary school, dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden arrival of her mysterious mum, will she give up on her dreams for a shot at popularity? Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys by Mike Unwin (Bloomsbury Childrens Books) Animals of all shapes and sizes make epic journeys across our planet. Travel around the globe with some of the world's most incredible animals from the great white shark to red crabs, and discover their unique migration stories. Storm Witch by Ellen Renner (Nosy Crow) Child of Air, Water, Earth or Fire: now that she is 13, Storm must be claimed by one of the Elementals - but Storm has powers that no one can understand. Will they help her to save her island, or will she betray everything she holds dear? The Huntress: Sea by Sarah Driver (Egmont Books) Ever since their Ma died, Mouse has looked after her brother, Sparrow, dreaming of her destiny as captain of the Huntress. But now Da's missing, Sparrow is in danger, and a deathly cold is creeping across Trianukka... A Chase In Time by Sally Nicholls (Nosy Crow) The old gilt-edged mirror has hung in Alex's aunt's house for as long as he can remember. Then he and his sister are pulled through the mirror, back to 1912. It's the same house, but a very different place to live, and the people there need their help. The Sand Dog by Sarah Lean (HarperCollins) When Azi's grandfather leaves their small Mediterranean island, Azi waits for him to return. The arrival of a nesting turtle and a tall sandy dog convinces Azi that Grandfather is on his way. But first there are secrets from the past to unravel. Walls by Emma Fischel (Oxford University Press) Ned's world is collapsing. His parents have split up, his best friend is behaving strangely, and then there's the wall. Right down the middle of Ivy Lodge and cutting up Ned's life. Until the night when Ned discovers he has an astonishing new ability... The People Awards by Lily Murray (Author), Ana Albero (Frances Lincoln Children's Bks) A celebration of 50 famous people from around the world who changed the world for the better, from Albert Einstein to Pablo Picasso and J. K. Rowling, with stunning art from award-winning artist Ana Albero. Suffragette: The Battle for Equality by David Roberts (Two Hoots) (aimed at Upper KS2) 2018 marks a century since women won the vote in the UK, and Suffragette tells the story of their fight. It is a tale of bravery, ingenuity and strength. David Roberts' text and artwork bring to life characters and moments from the women's suffrage movement.