St Mary’s follows the Oxford Reading Tree scheme, offering a broad selection of high‑quality reading books across a wide range of genres. All books are organised using a colour‑banded system to ensure clear progression and appropriate challenge for every child.
Reading
You can also find lots of information from the Great Books Guide here
Great Books Guide
Here are 100 wonderful books from 2025–2026 that we think children will love just as much as we do.
Our aim is simple: to help children discover the joy of books, stories, and rhymes. When reading feels exciting and fun, children naturally want to read more.
That’s why we’ve created this guide—packed with brilliant, carefully selected books designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm in children aged 4–11.
We believe the right book is the one a child is eager to read, and we hope this guide helps you and your child find that perfect match.
Bookfinder
Discover thousands of carefully chosen book recommendations to help you find your child’s next favourite read. Whether they love exciting adventures or fascinating facts, our Bookfinder tool makes it easy to uncover the very best children’s books.
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