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Books for younger children with dyslexia - Christchurch City Libraries

This is a list of the dyslexia friendly books published by Barrington Stoke. They use a specifically designed font, thick, cream pages and widely spaced lines; all factors that have been found to help children with dyslexia read. The stories are written by some of the best children's authors of today and have high interest but a lower reading age. These are given where possible. A Christchurch City Libraries list.

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  • Norman the Norman from Normandy is back! He's small as ever and still has his great BIG sword! This time, he's caught the eye of mini Matilda, Duchess of Normandy, whose husband the Duke is planning the Norman Conquest of England. And…
    BookBarrington Stoke Ltd, 2018. — PBK
  • Snip! Snip! Snip! Imelda's man has just dropped a vase at the sight of Mary Leary. It must be because Mary's given herself a new haircut, and now she looks like a supermodel. Which does not explain why Mary's mam is looking so ANGRY.…
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2013.
  • Super-smart Mariella loves nothing more than inventing, but bedtime keeps getting in the way of all her brilliant ideas. There's only one thing for it - Mariella has to build a rocket-powered flying suit to zap her round the world faster…
    BookBarrington Stoke Ltd, 2018. — PBK
  • Holly's sister Mia is going to marry her boyfriend James. But they're only 18. Are they too young to be married? Soon all of Holly's friends and family have agreed to help out with the wedding. But Holly has her work cut out for her when…
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2013.
  • Elmo and his sister love to play in the jungle house next door. But then mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. Will the jungle house be Out of Bounds forever? Interest level - 5 to 8 years
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2012.
  • Hetty's dearest wish is to glow in the dark. Then she could light her way home through the woods, find things lost in dark corners and read in bed at night. Who can help Hetty make her wish come true? Interest age - 5 to 8 years
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2015. — PBK
  • What on earth is going on in Patrick's bedroom? A very small dragon has appeared out of a story book ... with a tiny White Knight hot on his heels. It's moonshine magic - and Patrick and the dragon are under attack! Can Patrick save them…
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2014.
  • When Chichico gets a trial for Santos Brazil, it's like a dream come true. But can a barefoot boy from the slums really play for the best team in Brazil? Perhaps he can ... with a little help from his friends!
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2013. — OLDER FICTION
  • It was Wednesday if I remember rightly. I never liked Wednesdays for some reason. I could never spell "Wednesday" for a start. And it always seemed to rain on Wednesdays. And there were two days to go before the weekend ... Reading age - 7…
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2015.
  • WA! WAAA! WAAAA! Josh hates the new house, and his new room, and his new baby brother. Life was better before Charlie arrives and took up all of Mum and Dad's time. Will Josh ever feel a part of the family again? Interest age - 5-8 years
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2015. — PBK
  • Minikid is from the city and life on the farm is all new to him. Off he charges like an angry bull, butting in where he's not wanted. How can Chris and Lisa keep him under control? Interest level 5-8 years
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2014. — PBK
  • The frogs and toads are busy playing long-jump and getting muddy in the garden. But then Mutt the dog comes bouncing along ... with Jago and Alice too. the children are determined to count all the frogs, but Mutt has ideas of his own. …
    Picture BookEdinburgh : Picture Squirrels, 2016. — PICTURE BOOK
  • Margaret has a May Fair to sort. Jai wants to talk to Aditi. Jean needs a new home for a cat ... And - OH NO! - all the phones in the village are in a muddle. Only Arthur's not fussed. He's too busy playing to answer the phone. But…
    BookBarrington Stoke Ltd, 2018. — PBK
  • Chuckle Bob doesn't like the pet shop. He wants to be free! But it's hard for a little monkey to live outside in the rain and the cold. Can Chuckle Bob find a new home? Maybe Jessica and Dan can help ... Reading Age - 8 years Interest…
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2013. — PBK
  • Silly parents Silly teachers and a very silly Prime Minister Alfie Poppleton (real name Squeaky Squawker Redface Splurp Bottom) has got his work cut out dealing with a set of very silly adults. Can Alfie get the town of Underpants - and…
    BookBarrington Stoke, 2016. — PBK