The Ghost Cat Who Saved My Life by Pamela Butchart

This is part of the ‘Little Gem’ imprint from Barrington Stoke and it is aimed at those just learning to read, or who are struggling with their reading.  It is the story of young Leon and his friend Sav and what happens when they think they hear a cat trapped in an upstairs flat.  When…

Shapes by Helen Mortimer

With a sub-heading of ‘Maths Words for Little People’ and part of a series on maths language and understanding, this book clearly explains and illustrates common vocabulary for 2D and 3D shapes, including patterns and tessellations. The inclusion of children in the illustrations helps to give the information context. There is a helpful list of…