Steven Lenton

 Steven Lenton

Author & Illustrator

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Thursday 25^th November

Steven loves our library "best ever!"

What an amazing Thursday morning our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children had with the very wonderful and energetic author and illustrator, Steven Lenton.

Steven came to visit us to share his latest book in the popular ‘Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam’ series written by Tracey Corderoy. The latest story is all about Christmas and is called ‘Santa’s Stolen Sleigh’.

He delighted the children by reading the story to them whilst showing them his illustrations on a PowerPoint presentation accompanied with music to get us all in the Christmas mood.

After this the children were treated to a-draw-along-Lenton!

    Steven shared with the children how to draw his book character, Slippery Sam, and the children                                              drew their own and they were all amazing.

Finally, Steven had a fabulous game based on ‘Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens are Coming! book by Tracey Corderoy. Splitting the children into two teams – Team Shifty and Team Sam - the children had to chant to roll the dice and move their rocket around a board on the interactive PowerPoint. The excitement of which rocket would land on the moon first was incredible as the children chanted louder and rocked our assembly hall. Team Shifty came in first by a whisker!

 

It was lots of fun!

Billy, Amber Class said the morning definitely got “a double thumbs up”!!

Praise indeed!

Before he left Steven gave each child an activity ‘Make your own Christmas decoration’ pack.

What a treat!

To find out more about Steven and his fabulous books go to

https://www.stevenlenton.com/About-Steven

Thank you to all our Parents/Carers who purchased a signed copy of ‘Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa’s Stolen Sleigh’ and helped support this event.

 

Many thanks to Steven Lenton and the Pickled Pepper Books.

Author/Illustrator Visit - Steven Lenton

 

Dear Parents/Carers of Reception, Year 1 & Year 2

 

Author/Illustrator visit - Steven Lenton,

 

In order to support literacy and creativity in school we are delighted to inform you that the acclaimed author/illustrator, Steven Lenton, will be visiting our school on Thursday 25^th November.

 

Steven Lenton will be giving a lively and interactive presentation of reading and illustration to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes based on his latest book, ‘Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa’s Stolen Sleigh’, written by Tracey Corderoy. (Suitable for age 3+ readers)

 

 

Signed copies of the book can be purchased in advance by using ParentPay.  Please complete and return the payment slip to the office (email replies accepted) by Wednesday 24th November.  If you are having problems with ParentPay please call the office.

 

We are, indeed, very privileged to have Steven Lenton visit our school and we hope that you will support this event.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Mrs Grainne Rooney

School Librarian

 

GET ISLINGTON READING

 

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from 

Thank you

to 

National Literacy Trust's 

GET ISLINGTON READING

a three-year project with 

The Reading Agency & Islington Library Service

Find out more at 

https://literacytrust.org.uk/communities/islington/

 #GetIslingtonReading

Our school is working with the National Literacy Trust and The Reading Agency and Islington Borough Council to make Islington a borough of happy, confident readers.

 

New Books to develop DIVERSITY in the library.

It is important that children see themselves reflected in what they read to 

inspire them to achieve.

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

The Beano is back!

Bunny vs Monkey – new releases

The Babysitters Club series

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DYSLEXIA-friendly Books

AUTISM 

Pablo  (TV series)

A series about an autistic boy called Pablo – helping all children to see themselves reflected in stories.

FOOTBALL BOOKS 

Who doesn’t like to read about their favourite footballer?

We have new packs of the very popular series

Ultimate Football Heroes by Matt and Tom Oldfield

&

Ultimate Football Legends by Matt and Tom Oldfield

Before

After

They are flying off the shelf!

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WELLNESS

Books on WELLNESS to help children maintain good mental health.

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BOOK FAIR

 CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS

We raised a tremendous

£1,577.69

in FREE BOOKS
at our BOOK FAIR!

Indigo Class celebrating our Book Fair success!

WELL DONE!

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Birthday Book Club

 

                                                       BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

Donate a book in honor of your child's birthday and 

help our school library to grow.

Welcome to all children who have now joined our 

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

and donated a book to our school library.

BEATRIZ – Ruby – One Springy Day – Nick Butterworth

JULIETTE – Yellow – Claude at the Palace – Alex T. Smith

YOSTENA – White – Traction Man – Mini Grey

SOPHIA – White – Shark in the Park – Nick Sharratt

MAXIMILIANO – Amber – Shark in the Park – Nick Sharratt

EMMA – Emerald – First Term at Malory Towers – Enid Blyton

GABRIEL – Pearl – The Very Best Sheepdog – Pinny Grylls

ALFRED – White – That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown – Cressida Cowell

AURORA – Orange – Tad – Benji Davies

ETHAN – Yellow – The Boy Who Flew With Dragons – Andy Shepherd

THOMAS – Pearl – Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid – Abie Longstaff

CILLIAN – Red – When Can I Go Back to School – Anna Friend

SIYA – White – Monkey Puzzle – Julia Donaldson

VIHAAN – Red – Maisy’s Surprise Birthday Party – Lucy Cousins

MORGAN – Red – Mr Grumpy’s Outing – John Burningham

TAHLIA – White – Star Light, Star Bright – Susie Linn

ELENA – Green – Isadora Moon Goes to School – Harriet Muncaster

2021 September

EVANGELINE – Ruby – Super Duper You – Sophy Henn

MIQUEL – Blue – Amelia Fang and the Trouble with Toads – Laura Ellen Anderson

EOGHAN – Red – Monkey Puzzle – Julia Donaldson

ROCCO – Orange – Luna Loves Art – Joseph Coelho

FRANEK – Orange – Mr Big – Ed Vere

ANYA – Yellow –Unicorn Academy: Phoebe and Shimmer – Julie Sykes

MAYA – Amethyst – Mega Monster – David Walliams

FRANCESCA – Green – Milly Molly Mandy – Joyce Lankester Brisley

EDOARDO – Ruby – This is Our House – Michael Rosen

ANNA ROSE – Pearl – This Is Our House – Michael Rosen

JAMES – Red – Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story – Sean Taylor

DANIELE – Red – Super Duper You! – Sophy Henn

MASON – Red – Mad About Dinosaurs – Giles Andreae

MARIA – Pearl – Peace at Last – Jill Murphy

CHIARA – Orange – Seasons Come Seasons Go Tree – Britta Teckentrup

ESTHER – Ruby – Dogs in Space – Iris Deppe

AMELIA – Red – Macavity: The Mystery Cat – T.S.Eliot

JACK – Yellow – Wigglesbottom Primary: The Toilet Ghost – Pamela Butchart

FLORENCE – White – Spot Goes to the Farm – Eric Hill

HABIEL – Ruby – What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside – Julia Donaldson

ABIGAIL – White – The Snail and the Whale – Julia Donaldson

ASHER – Orange – Perfectly Norman – Tom Percival

ISAAC – Pearl – The Dot – Peter H. Reynolds

MAGGIE – Pearl – Maisy’s Bedtime – Lucy Cousins

ZION – Ruby – Suzy Orbit Astronaut – Ruth Quayle

HIBEN – Ruby – I say Ooh You Say Aah – John Kane

NAIMA – Ruby – Things I Like – Anthony Browne

EOGHAN – Red – Mad About Mega Beasts – Giles Andreae

ALEJANDRO – Sapphire – Mr Penguin: The Catastrophic Cruise – Alex T. Smith

ALBA – Emerald – Wigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the Pool – P. Butchart

NATALIA - Sapphire - Oliver Moon series by Sue Mongredien

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Book Fair

The 

Book Fair 

is over.

Thank you to everyone for helping to get FREE book for our school library.

 NEXT

BOOK Fair

24th February - 3rd March 2022

Book Fair

 

Celebrate Reading at our Book Fair!

 

When: Thursday 4th November – Wednesday 10th November

 

Times: 8:40 – 9:00am and 3:00 – 3:45pm

 

Where: New Conference Room

 

Please follow this link to your Book Fair Invitation

https://images.scholastic.co.uk/assets/a/f1/e7/scholastic-uk-primary-invitation-autumn-2021-2028899.pdf

 

Please note that if you cannot attend the fair the books available for online purchase are the ones featured on the Book Fair Invitation.

 

Whether you are attending the Book Fair in person or ordering from home, you can now pay for your books securely online. Please follow this link for information on how to pay online https://images.scholastic.co.uk/assets/a/e3/0e/scholastic-fairs-payment-instruction-flyer-2034069.pdf.

 

Please use our school postcode: N19 5DT when paying online.

 

Also, pre-paid gift vouchers are available. Go to www.bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/gift-vouchers to buy vouchers for your child.

 

Do not hesitate to contact me should you require further assistance.

 

 

Mrs Rooney

School Librarian

National Poetry Day Competition Winners

 

National Poetry Day

COMPETITION

WINNERS

Each winner received a prize of a poetry book and recited the poem.

All the poems are on display in the Library

Lena – Amethyst

Jenita – Violet

Jessica – Tanzanite

Arthur – Indigo

Emily – Sapphire

India – Blue

Diego – Emerald

Rhys – Yellow

Brielle – Diamond

CONGRATULATIONS

The

Book Fair 

has 

arrived!

Please follow this link to your Book Fair Invitation

https://images.scholastic.co.uk/assets/a/f1/e7/scholastic-uk-primary-invitation-autumn-2021-2028899.pdf

Whether you are attending the Book Fair in person or ordering from home, you can now pay for your books securely online. Please follow this link for information on how to pay online https://images.scholastic.co.uk/assets/a/e3/0e/scholastic-fairs-payment-instruction-flyer-2034069.pdf

Please use school postcode N19 5DT to find school online

Also, pre-paid gift vouchers are available. Go to www.bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/gift-vouchers to buy vouchers for your child.

If you wish, your child will be able to bring in cash on the day of their class visit. Please provide the money in an envelope clearly marked with their name and class and give it to your child or teacher.

Don’t forget that every book you buy can help to get FREE BOOKS for our school library!

Enjoy!