Library News

Sofia, our Junior Librarian from 2NS, chooses this week’s Book of the Week. She has opted for a story whose character is a firm favourite amongst our Grimsdell children: Supertato! Sofia considers her story to be a great read!

Sofia recommends Supertato – Evil Pea Rules written by Sue Hendra and illustrated by Paul Linnet.

Sofia tells us: “Supertato is one of the greatest superheroes! I really enjoy sharing these stories with my little brother because they always make us laugh!”

We hope that Sofia’s recommendation will encourage you to borrow one of our Supertato stories and have a chuckle with your grown up as you share the story together! Enjoy this newest Supertato story … If you are not familiar with the Supertato stories, then now is the time! Meet the new hero in town: Supertato. It’s night-time in the supermarket and all is quiet and still. But wait. Something has escaped from the freezer. Something with plans. Evil plans. This little escapee (or escapea?) wants to cause chaos. Its targets: the fresh vegetables. Never fear, though – Supertato is here! Can he solve these despicable crimes and save the vegetables from a terrible fate? He’ll definitely have to draw on all his superpowers if he’s going to outwit this little green foe. A hilarious and anarchic story with truly brilliant characters. No child could fail to fall in love with Supertato and his veggie companions. Bright, fun illustrations sit alongside straightforward but clever text that both adults and little ones will enjoy. But be warned: you will be asked to read it again and again.

And again … Humorous books seem to have an irresistible pull on children. Our humour section in the library is very popular and draws pupils of all ages. Funny stories are an invaluable teaching tool and can support our commitment to pupil well-being. The physiological and psychological benefits of laughter are well-documented. One of the main physiological effects of laughing is the production of endorphins which promote a sense of well-being and help relieve stress. Laughter can also help counteract feelings of anxiety or anger in children. When we smile, levels of one of the body’s stress hormones, cortisol, are reduced. All of these effects are very beneficial to a person’s mental health. In an age where schools are paying increasing attention to the mental health and emotional well-being of their pupils, laughter is a powerful tool to utilise in the classroom – and what better way to do that than through funny books?

AUTHOR OF THE WEEK

Kai and Stefan from 2NS have spent time creating their own version of a Pokemon fiction book. Their story includes all the features of a fiction text – bright, bold cover to attract the reader and an inviting ‘blurb’ on the back cover. The book has been catalogued and is available to borrow from our school library. It can be located in the Spinner. I can tell you that it is a great read and even has activities to complete! Enjoy …