Reading Champion: Show and Tell

by Damian Harvey

Published 13 February 2020

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

When Bindi has to take something to school for Show and Tell, Dad has a brilliant idea......

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The King with Horse's Ears

by Damian Harvey

Published 10 September 2020

A kind king in a far off land has been hiding his ears from everyone in his kingdom - even his wife, the queen! He has horse's ears on his head and he is afraid everyone will laugh if they find out... Until a magical violin changes everything! For...

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Granny at the Park

by Damian Harvey

Published 22 June 2017

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

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A Cake for Gran

by Damian Harvey

Published 10 October 2019

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

For Gran's birthday, Asha decides to make a cake from Dad's cookbook, but it doesn't go to...

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A New Home in Space

by Damian Harvey

Published 8 November 2018

Theo has moved school before, but never to a space station! He is worried about how he will fit into a place where everything is so different. Join him as he makes new friends despite all his fears.

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce...

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Gelert the Brave

by Damian Harvey

Published 27 August 2020

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This book is aimed at Independent Reading Book Band White 10, for readers aged from 5-7...

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Pip's Presents

by Damian Harvey

Published 8 August 2019

Pip really wants a robot for her birthday. Will there be one in any of her presents?

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

Reading...

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Grandpa's Garden

by Damian Harvey

Published 13 August 2020

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

In this family story, Sam just wants to play his game. He really doesn't want to spend...

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The Big Match

by Damian Harvey

Published 28 June 2018

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.


Cave Boy and the Egg

by Damian Harvey

Published 25 January 2018

Cave Boy and his dad are hunting for food when they come across an enormous egg. When they take it home for dinner, they get an even bigger surprise!

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by...

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Run, Melina, Run

by Damian Harvey

Published 13 December 2018

Melina lives in Ancient Greece. She is a great runner and can even outrun her male friends. Maybe, just maybe, she can find a way to compete in the famous games in Athens ...

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills....

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Fun at the Beach

by Damian Harvey

Published 12 October 2017

Mum and Dad want to go to the beach, but Kenzo and Koko are not so keen - the weather is very windy. Once they arrive, it's Kenzo and Koko who have all the fun!

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing...

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King Midas

by Damian Harvey

Published 14 March 2019

In this retelling of the Greek myth, King Midas learns what true value means when his greed robs him of everything that he holds most dear.

This first colour chapter book is a perfectly levelled, accessible text for Key stage 2 readers aged 9-10. Reading Champion offers independent reading books...

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Stuck in the Mud

by Damian Harvey

Published 12 October 2017

Farmer Brown finds the farm covered in mud! Goat has got stuck, but Old Tom and Farmer Brown soon get stuck too!

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each...

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Steph and the Sea Sprite

by Damian Harvey

Published 11 July 2019

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

When Steph is at the beach with her friends, they are not very careful with their litter....

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The Flight of Icarus

by Damian Harvey

Published 8 August 2019

In this retelling of the famous Greek myth, we learn the story of Icarus and his father Daedalus, including why they were imprisoned after building the Labyrinth for Minos's son, the Minotaur, and the tragic outcome of their daring escape.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully...

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Supper Time!

by Damian Harvey

Published 23 April 2020

Wolf is hungry and he fancies chicken for supper. But the little chicken doesn't fancy being eaten at all!

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been...

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Finley's Perfect Pet

by Damian Harvey

Published 25 June 2020

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Finley promises his parents he'll take good care of a pet, so they decide it's time to...

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Spike's New House

by Damian Harvey

Published 27 February 2020

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

This sweet and surprising story stars Meera, her parents and their back garden visitor, Spike the hedgehog....

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Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

...Read more