Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dinosaurs and prehistoric world

In this retelling of the Greek myth, King Midas learns what true value means when his greed robs him of everything that he holds most dear.

In this retelling of a native American myth, Coyote feels sorry for the helpless humans and steals fire to bring them warmth and comfort.

Melina lives in Ancient Greece.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Max is on a school trip to Chester to visit some Roman ruins.

Ju-Long and Ting are spending New Year at their grandparents' house and will be watching the dragon dance at the village celebrations.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Stone Soup is a retelling of a classic tale of cleverness and working together.

Jess and Spencer have been learning all about their local environment.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Kitty loves to make people happy.

Rabbit wakes up to a blanket of snow, but just as he goes out to play he spots a giant snowball.

In this modern adaptation of an Old English story, Jack's mother orders her lazy son to find a job.

Imran has never been apart from his toy rabbit Fergus.

Wolf is hungry and he fancies chicken for supper.

This classic tale from Malta is full of twists and turns (and pasta)!

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

Hannibal sets off to fight the Romans with an army on mighty elephants .

Abdul works hard on the farm, but his sons never help.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this retelling of the Diwali story, we join a family who are celebrating Diwali and learn about Rama's greatest adventure, defeating the demon king.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this fantasy adventure, a dragon is terrorising London - or is it?

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)When Steph is at the beach with her friends, they are not very careful with their litter.

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Androcles is a brave slave.

In this retelling of the famous Greek myth, we learn the story of Icarus and his father Daedalus, including why they were imprisoned after building the Labyrinth for Minos's son, the Minotaur, and the tragic outcome of their daring escape.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite African tale.

In this world tale from Australia, Koala and red kangaroo are desperate to find water.

In this fairy tale retelling, a poor shoemaker and his wife discover a new pair of shoes in their workshop.

In this North American traditional tale, a little turtle wanders too far from the river and tries to trick Coyote into giving him a lift back.

In this Scandinavian traditional tale, a greedy ogre demands the farmer's crops.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Sinbad and the Monkeys is a retelling of a tale from the Arabian nights, in which the adventurous sailor must escape from an island of angry monkeys.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Rainforests is a non-fiction text reporting on rainforest habitats.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)My Friend is a non-fiction text recounting the friendship between two children.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Seaside Animals is a non-fiction text reporting on animals that live by the seaside.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Flamingos is a non-fiction text reporting on flamingos, their diet and habitat.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Day and Night is a non-fiction text explaining the different things that happen in the day and at night.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Moth is a non-fiction text reporting on how a hawk moth grows from egg to adult.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Birthdays is a non-fiction text reporting on how different people celebrate birthdays.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In the Toolbox is a non-fiction text reporting on the tools used by a builder.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)How to Grow a Sunflower is a non-fiction text instructing how to grow a sunflower.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)My Pet Dog is a non-fiction text explaining how to take care of a pet dog.

One dry, hot night in 1666, Mary was on her way home from the bakery where she worked in Pudding Lane, London.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Finley promises his parents he'll take good care of a pet, so they decide it's time to welcome one into their home.

A fun retelling of this Native American legend.

Miserable, old Stan lives on his own, just counting his money.

Lexi and her dad are on a boat trip to spot dolphins.

Ted and Ava love everything about tigers, and are excited to visit the safari park.