An adventure into the world of children鈥檚 literature as celebrity presenters share what they love about their favourite books, with animations that bring the stories to life.
These clips are from the 麻豆社 series, Bringing Books to Life.
These videos contribute to the current national curriculum requirements in:
- England - KS1/KS2 English: Develop positive attitudes to reading and understanding of what they read.
- Northern, Ireland - KS1/KS2 Language and Literacy: Extend the range of their reading and develop their own preferences.
- Scotland - 1st and 2nd Level Literacy and English: Reading - Enjoyment and choice.
- Wales - Progression Step 2/3 Languages, Literacy and Communication: Literature fires imagination and inspires creativity.
George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl. video
Presenters Dick and Dom read an extract from George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl, and explain why it's their favourite children's book.
Robo-Runners by Damian Harvey. video
Former Olympian Hannah England shares why she loves her favourite children鈥檚 book, Robo-Runners by Damian Harvey.
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy. video
YouTuber AmazingPhil shares his favourite children鈥檚 book, Skullduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy.
The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo. video
Actress Natalie Cassidy reads extracts from The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo and explains why it鈥檚 her favourite children鈥檚 book.
The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross. video
Presenter Barney Harwood shares his favourite children鈥檚 book, The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross.
The Firework-Maker鈥檚 Daughter by Philip Pullman. video
TV presenter Saira Khan describes her favourite children鈥檚 book, The Firework-Maker鈥檚 Daughter by Philip Pullman.
The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle. video
Actor and comedian Doc Brown shares his love for The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle.
The Magic Faraway Tree' by Enid Blyton. video
TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson explains why The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton is her favourite children鈥檚 book.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. video
Actor Kieron Richardson explains why he loves The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. video
Presenter and DJ Gemma Cairney explains why The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy is her favourite children鈥檚 book.
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