A Book A Week Programme Over 3s
Our Book of The Week Programme for our over 3s.
We teach life lessons through stories. We choose a book each week to provide the focus for learning and teaching activities. These stories align with our curriculum - life events and themes from around the world.
These books are specifically chosen for their educational content including the teaching of morals, positive behaviours, positive role model, positive cultural exchange, humour, and alignment to the Early Years Framework.
We hope that you will join us in our learning adventure by reading these stories at home each week.
Autumn Term 1
September
Wk/b 1 September 2025
A glittering fish makes friends when he learns to share. The Rainbow Fish, a worldwide bestseller in picture book and giant paperback formats, is here adapted for the youngest readers.
This story is read alongside learning about settling-in for the new term, friendships, colour and shape recognition.
Making fruit skewers!
Autumn Term 2
September
Wk/b 8 September 2025
This story is read alongside learning about celebrations - Elmer's Special Day, Elmer's Birthday.
It is the Nursery School's birthday week - kindness, celebration, number and colour recognition.
Magic Show by Stephanie Link. Friday 12 September 10am.
Autumn Term 3
September
Wk/b 15 September 2025
Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
This story is read alongside learning about how the seasons are changing into the Autumn, positional language and prepositions.
Autumn Term 4
September
Wk/b 22 September 2025
As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape the fierce storm, he continues to snore. Mouse makes a nice warm fire, Hare cooks popcorn and Badger brings treats...
We will be toasting marshmallows and using our mini fires.
This story is read alongside learning about hibernation, plurals (e.g. bears), positional language and prepositions.
Autumn Term 5
September
Wk/b 29 September 2025
When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a Gruffalo, a monster with terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws.
Making Gruffalo Crumble, Scrambled Snake, Roasted Fox!
This story is read alongside a visit to Twycross Zoo and learning about asking questions - what, where, why.
Monday 6 October Twycross Zoo Visit.
Autumn Term 6
October
Wk/b 6 October 2025
Have you ever wondered what happens when a little acorn becomes a big oak tree? This beautifully illustrated story will delight children and parents alike, and also offers a perfect introduction to the life cycle of trees.
This story is read alongside discussions about seasonal change and time language development (first, second, next).
Autumn Term 7
October
Wk/b 13 October 2025
The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand.
This story is read alongside measuring (short, long, tall, short, 0-10), Diwali and our lantern walk (16 October 4.30pm to 6.30pm).
Autumn Term 7
November
Wk/b 13 October 2025
The five-day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can't wait to join in.
This story is read alongside learning about Diwali.
Diwali lamps and glass jar lanterns.
Autumn Term 8
October
Wk/b 20 October 2025
It’s spooky time and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST who answers the door?
This story is read alongside learning about spooky events (Tuesday 21 October) and past tense language.
CLOSED
Wk/b 27 October 2025
We are closed from Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October.
This is the Warwickshire half-term.
Spooky Sessions (public) Sunday 26 October, Tuesday 28 October, Wednesday 29 October.
Autumn walk.
Autumn Term 9
November
Wk/b 3 November 2025
Barn on Fire is a fun story to learn about fire safety and people who help us.
We will learn about Remembrance Day and the significance of poppies.
The story is read alongside learning about what happens to objects (e.g. burns).
Fire Service Visit - Tuesday 4 November. Fire Safety Week.
Remembrance Day keepsake.
Autumn Term 10
November
Wk/b 10 November 2025
Pudsey’s day of fundraising is not going as smoothly as usual; he got too hot under all his fur on his sponsored run, and hosting a knitathon at a cat café wasn't his best idea.
This story is read alongside learning about Children In Need and counting money.
Wear red day - Tuesday 11 November.
Pyjama Day - Friday 14 November.
Autumn Term 11
November
Wk/b 17 November 2025
Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own.
This story is read alongside learning about pronouns, Road Safety and a Police Visit.
We will take the children on a Road Safety Walk.
Nursery Rhyme Week.
Autumn Term 12
November
Wk/b 24 November 2025
'Stick Man lives in the family tree
With his Stick Lady Love
and their stick children three.'
This story is read alongside learning about opposites and measuring. Pooh-stick racing.
Christmas keepsake making.
Parent Partnership Meetings.
Autumn Term 13
December
Wk/b 1 December 2025
We will be learning about Christmas and what it means to be Christian. We will read the Nativity story and discuss Christmas traditions.
Christmas keepsake making.
Autumn Term 14
December
Wk/b 8 December 2025
Join Santa and friends on a jolly elf hunt, as they travel over, under, around and through festive obstacles to find the missing elves!
This story is read alongside Christmas dinner (Tuesday 9 December 11am - 12.30pm) and learning about Christmas.
Father Christmas visit Wednesday 10 December.
Christmas crafting week.
Autumn Term 15
December
Wk/b 15 December 2025
We are closed Monday 15 December, Wednesday 17 December and Friday 19 December.
We are open Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 December - 8am to 4pm.
Christmas Holidays
December
We are closed Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January 2026.
We OPEN on Monday 5 January 2026.
Christmas
Holidays
December
We are closed Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January 2026.
We OPEN on Monday 5 January 2026.
Spring Term 1
January
Wk/b 5 January 2026
New Years Resolutions!
We learn all about setting goals and make a plan for things to achieve in the New Year.
We will be learning to use the word 'because' and to say 'I' to tell their wants. Making scrapbooks.
Spring Term 2
January
Wk/b 12 January 2026
Jack Frost teaches us about hibernation and how enchanting winter can be.
This story is read alongside learning about STEAM - ice, melting, the characteristics of winter and floating an sinking (categories).
Science crafting week.
Spring Term 3
January
Wk/b 19 January 2026
Our children will be fascinated by learning about those animals who live in snowy lands around the world.
This story is read alongside learning about habitats and textures. We will learn about how to say 'I' to tell their likes and dislikes.
Science crafting week.
Spring Term 4
January
Wk/b 26 January 2026
In The Snowy Day, Pip and Posy take care to wrap up well so they will keep warm outdoors. They have all sorts of fun until they decide to build a snowman, and that's when things start to go wrong.
This story is read alongside learning about friendships and positional language. Including STEAM - frozen, melting, hard, soft.
Spring Term 5
February
Wk/b 2 February 2026
Goldilocks enters the house of the bears and finds herself in a bit of bother!
This story is read alongside learning about sizes, measures and words to describe 'broken, not working, big, small'.
Making porridge week and flapjacks.
Spring Term 6
February
Wk/b 9 February 2026
The colour of us is a wonderful way to teach children about kindness and that no matter what others say or think about you, always believe in yourself. There is beauty in everyone.
This story is read alongside watching our baby swans hatching.
Children's Mental Health Week
Valentine's Day Crafting Week.
Spring Holiday
February
Wk/b 16 February 2026
When seven hungry children have pancakes for breakfast, one pancake refuses to be eaten, jumps out of the pan and rolls right away.
This story is read alongside learning about Shrove Tuesday and Lent.
Making pancakes on Tuesday 17 February and celebrating Lunar New Year.
Spring Holiday
February
Wk/b 16 February 2026
During the world-wide Luna New Year celebrations, we will be reading stories about Chinese New Year. We will learn about how the Chinese celebrate their New Year.
This story is read alongside learning about the Luna New Year.
We will enjoy a Chinese meal on Wednesday 18 February and fortune cookies.
Spring Term 7
February
Wk/b 23 February 2026
Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad wolf.
This story is read alongside learning about saying 'no' and identifying objects.
Construction week.
Spring Term 8
March
Wk/b 2 March 2026
Join Peppa and her family as they celebrate the start of spring and throw vibrant colours over everyone. Peppa and George can't wait to jump and play in all the rainbow colours!
This story is read alongside learning about Holi - using colour powders.
World Book Day - Thursday 5 March.
Children receive a free book.
Spring Term 9
March
Wk/b 9 March 2026
The mum in this book is truly fantastic. She's a brilliant artist, she can balance on a tightrope, she can swim like a fish, do amazing stunts on a bike and she can tame wild animals ... in fact, there's very little this astounding mum can't do.
This story is read alongside learning about mothering and Mother's Day.
British Science Week and Science open morning.
Monday 9 March open morning.
Spring Term 10
March
Wk/b 16 March 2026
Based on the traditional fairy tale The Enormous Turnip, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a very, very large turnip doesn't want to be pulled out of the ground!
The children will learn about teamwork and the word 'after'.
This story is read alongside learning about St Patrick's Day and Oral Health.
Wear green day on Tuesday 17 March. We will be teaching the children to brush their teeth.
Spring Term 11
March
Wk/b 23 March 2026
This story teaches the children about Easter and Easter Traditions
This story is read alongside learning about Easter and Chatter Matters Week.
Parent Partnership Meetings for children leaving for school.
Easter crafting week.
Easter Bunny Visit - Monday 23 March 10am.
Spring Holidays
March
Wk/b 30 March 2026
We are closed from Monday 30 March to Friday 3 April 2026.
We are closed Bank Holiday Monday 6 April 2026.
Spring Holidays
April
Wk/b 6 April 2026
Mr Impossible is organising an Easter egg hunt for all the Mr Men and Little Miss and he is hiding the eggs in the most impossible places …
This story is read alongside learning about Easter and Chatter Matters.
Easter egg hunt.
Spring Term 1
April
Wk/b 13 April 2026
Have you ever wondered what happens to a seed when it is planted in the ground? Read along as a small seed grows up into a beautiful sunflower, meeting bees and learning a little about pollination on the way.
This story is read alongside learning about introducing children to the lifecycle of a sunflower.
Planting sunflower seeds. Preparing for the chickens to arrive.
Summer Term 2
April
Wk/b 20 April 2026
Every morning, Handa, a young girl from the Luo tribe of Kenya, feeds breakfast to Mondi, her grandma's black hen. This morning, however, Mondi is nowhere to be seen.
This story is read alongside learning about new life - hatching chickens (chickens arrived).
St George's Day Thursday 23 April 2026.
Summer Term 3
April
Wk/b 27 April 2026
The little caterpillar munches through tasty foods and transforms into a butterfly!
This story is read alongside learning about a caterpillar life-cycle. Caterpillars arrive.
Parent Partnership Meetings.
Summer Term 4
May
Wk/b 4 May 2026
Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend, Akeyo. But on Handa's walk she passes a variety of animals who find the fruit very inviting. Children will enjoy following Handa on her journey through Eileen Browne's exuberant African landscape.
This story is read alongside visiting Twycross Zoo and tropical food tasting.
Summer Term 5
May
Wk/b 11 May 2026
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . .
This story is read alongside learning about senses and a Farm Visit on Wednesday 13 May.
Summer Term 6
May
Wk/b 18 May 2026
Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need. But what will happen when the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow capture Superworm?
This story is read alongside harvesting fruit and vegetables.
Reptile Man Visit on Tuesday 19 May and World Bee Day Demonstration.
Summer Half-term Holidays
May
Wk/b 25 May 2026
Rosie the hen is going for a walk, but she'd better watch out - there's a very sneaky fox hot on her tail feathers!
This story is read alongside learning about habitats and positional language.
(Half-term - open)
Summer Term 7
June
Wk/b 1 June 2026
The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled partnership.
This story is read alongside our learning about Shark Awareness Day.
We will make sensory bottles and painted shells.
Summer Term 8
June
Wk/b 16 June
Harry Hare thinks he is the fastest runner around, and when he suggests a race, nobody expects Tom Tortoise to even take up the challenge, let alone stand a chance of winning.
This story is read alongside our learning about sports and teamwork, and our Sports Day.
Sports Day Tuesday 9 June.
Summer Term 9
June
Wk/b 15 June 2026
He's my dad. A warm tribute to all dads and those that father.
This story is read alongside our learning about fathering and Father's Day on Sunday 21 June.
Father's Day crafting.
Summer Term 10
June
Wk/b 22 June 2026
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, furry, stripy orange tiger!
This story is read alongside learning to follow instructions.
Graduation keepsake week.
Summer Term 11
June
Wk/b 29 June 2026
Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things!
This story is read alongside our Graduation Day preparation.
Graduation 30 June 2026.
Summer Term 12
July
Wk/b 6 July 2026
Entering school is an exciting passage for children however some may be apprehensive as to what to expect. Read along with little Maisy as she helps them experience a fun day at school.
This story is read alongside learning about the setting and is made to help children get ready to go to school.
Health Eating Week - World Chocolate Day
Summer Term 13
July
Wk/b 13 July 2026
We are closed fo our summer break from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July.
Summer Holidays
July
Wk/b 20 July 2026
Billy wants only one thing for his birthday - a bucket. Inside it, he can see all kinds of magnificent sea creatures. But Mum and Dad are sceptical and, when Dad unwittingly uses the bucket to clean his car, he's in for a big surprise!
This story is read alongside learning to think creatively and record their ideas.
Summer Holidays
July
Wk/b 27 July 2026
The bright pictures, with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
This story is read alongside our visit to Tropical Birdland.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer School
August
Wk/b 3 August 2026
Sailing boats, rowing boats, ferries and motor boats: find them all and how they work. Then take a cruise on an ocean liner, crewed by animals, in a jolly, rhyming journey. A great way to learn about travelling on holiday.
This story is read alongside our Summer play.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 10 August 2026
Pip and Posy are best friends but sometimes, just like any other toddler, they get cross and sad, so sometimes it takes friendship, sharing and understanding - and a cuddle - to make things better.
This story is read alongside World Friendship Day and our Swimming Week.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 17 August 2026
Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?
This story is read alongside our May Day dancing around the maypole and learning about the animal sounds that we can hear around us.
(Summer Holidays)
Summer Holidays
August
Wk/b 24 August 2026
On the ground and in the air,/Robots, robots everywhere! Up in space, beneath the seas,/Robots make discoveries . . .
So begins this rollicking Little Golden Book featuring robots of all kinds, from ones up in space to the ones we use at home.
This story is read alongside children to make them interested in robots and their functions.
(Summer Holidays)