Little Gems

Interest Age: 5 to 8

Written specifically for children aged 5 – 8, this range of fully-illustrated first chapter books will build children’s reading speed and stamina, helping them to bridge the gap between decoding phonics and accessing longer texts. They encourage reading for pleasure and good reading practice for the newly emergent reader and are perfect for sharing or reading alone.

Little Gems special features

Child-friendly, chunky format – perfect for small hands
Easy-read font to help reading flow
Well-spaced, appealing layouts with lots of colour illustrations
Gently tinted, heavy paper – kinder to young eyes and helps to settle the text
Activities and jokes to reinforce reading as fun
Extra free activities available

"If these don’t encourage children to read, I don’t know what will!" - Parents In Touch

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"Our children love reading Little Gems books, particularly our reluctant readers who see them as less daunting than bigger books. They love the illustrations and I love that they are written by well-known authors."
- Laura Baxter, Curriculum Leader, Woodlands Primary School

"If these don’t encourage children to read, I don’t know what will!"
- Parents In Touch

"Little Gems books have been perfect for our early readers. They are the ideal size for little hands to hold and there's a fantastic selection of books to choose from."
- Assistant Headteacher

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