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 91热爆 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.
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce. video
Presenter and comedian Ed Petrie reads extracts from his favourite book, Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
The Kick Off by Dan Freedman. video
Former Team GB and England Women's Footballer Eniola Aluko explains why she loves the book 'Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off'.
Lizzie Zipmouth by Jacqueline Wilson. video
Actress and comedian Nina Wadia reads extracts from 'Lizzie Zipmouth' by Jacqueline Wilson and explains why she loves the book.
My Naughty Little Sister by Dorothy Edwards. video
Actress Aimee Kelly reads extracts from 'My Naughty Little Sister' by Dorothy Edwards, explaining why she loves the book.
Nelly the Monster Sitter' by Kes Gray
Actress Sarah Hadland reads extracts from 'Nelly the Monster Sitter' by Kes Gray, explaining why she loves the book.
Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah. video
Actor Alexander Vlahos reads extracts from 'Refugee Boy' by Benjamin Zephaniah, explaining why he loves the book.
Undercover Pirate by Sam Silver. video
Actress Anjli Mohindra reads extracts from 'Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate' by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler, explaining why she loves the book.
The Falcon's Malteser by Anthony Horowitz. video
Actors Scott Haran and Percelle Ascott read extracts from 'The Falcon's Malteser' by Anthony Horowitz and explain why they love the book.
Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce. video
Paralympian, presenter and author Ade Adepitan reads extracts from 'Tom's Midnight Garden' by Philippa Pearce, explaining why he loves the book.
Wolven by Di Toft. video
Presenter and actor Ceallach Spellman reads extracts from 'Wolven' by Di Toft, explaining why he loves the book.
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