Reading Champion is an independent reading series with a fresh, modern approach. Developed in consultation with the UCL Institute of Education (IOE), the books have been specifically written for independent reading. They are designed to help children practise and embed their developing reading skills.

Take a look at why Reading Champions books can be beneficial to your child’s reading skills: 

• Support you to offer your child a wide range of books to choose from
• Provide opportunities for your child to use and apply the reading skills they have learned in school
• Use common interests and real-life experiences so that your child can identify with characters and settings
• Use clear sentence structures and accessible vocabulary that your child is able to understand easily
• Use natural language patterns so that books can be read aloud and shared with enjoyment and confidence

Titles in this collection (60)

• Pink- I Like Red
• Pink-The Big Box
• Pink-Tap,Tap
• Pink-The Toy Shop Train
• Pink-Granny at The Park
• Pink-We Like To Play
• Red-Bob's Cab
• Red-It Wasn't Me
• Red-At The Skate Park
• Red-At The Zoo
• Red-Look Out
• Red- A Pet To Play With
• Yellow- Ahmed And the New Boy
• Yellow- Hop And Run
• Yellow-Sam's Super Family
• Yellow-Hold On To The Mat
• Yellow-Sid's Stick
• Yellow-Where are we going 
• Blue-A windy day 
• Blue-At night 
• Blue-Flip the flamingo
• Blue-Merlin the mouse
• Blue-Stuck in the mud
• Blue-Fun at the beach
• Green-Hippo's birthday
• Green-The bunk bed
• Green-Poppy's project
• Green-Poor bear
• Green-Letters from grandpa
• Green-Sandeep and the dragon
• Orange - Dragon Hiccups - Jenny Jinks & Martin Remphry
• Orange - A Crown for Lion - A. H. Benjamin & Jeff Crowther
• Orange - Robot Gets It Wrong - Elizabeth Dale & Maxine Lee
• Orange - Funny Footprints - Katie Dale & Nanette Regan
• Orange - Dog at School - Katie Dale & Gustavo Mazali
• Orange - Little Spook - Penny Dolan & Joshua Heinsz
• Turquoise - The Cat's Tale - Lynne Rickards & Karl West
• Turquoise - Cave Boy and the Egg - Damian Harvey & Bill Bolton
• Turquoise - Tom the Naughty Tooth Fairy - Elizabeth Dale & Adriana Puglisi
• Turquoise - Jack's Junk - Elizabeth Dale & Mirella Mariani
• Turquoise - The Dinosaur Bone - Elizabeth Dale & Stu McLellan
• Turquoise - The Very Worst Wizard - Elizabeth Dale & Denis Cristo
• Purple - Flash and the Butterfly - Jill Atkins & Sue Eastland
• Purple - The Giant Snowball Mystery - A. H. Benjamin & Andy Rowland
• Purple - Hey! You! Gordon Goat! - Ann Bryant & David Arumi
• Purple - The Dog Show - Jill Atkins & Rupert Van Wyk
• Purple - The Hen Who Cried Fox - A. H. Benjamin & Marco Lombardini
• Purple - Lazy Jack - Sue Graves & Roger Simo
• Gold - Abdul's Lazy Sons - Katie Dale & Shahab Shamshirsaz
• Gold - One of our Tigers is Missing! - Sue Graves & Pauline Reeves
• Gold - The Sleepover - Jenny Jinks & Louise Forshaw
• Gold - Dolphin Ride - Jill Atkins & Geraldine Rodriguez
• Gold - Pip the Different Penguin - A.H. Benjamin & Bruno Robert
• Gold - One Hundred Wishes - Enid Richemont & Ben Whitehouse
• White - Androcles and the Lion - Sue Graves & Alex Paterson
• White - The Missing Necklace - Katie Dale & Ben Scruton
• White - The Big Match - Damien Harvey & John Lund 
• White - Lost! - Sue Graves & Tom Disbury
• White - Who Will be King? - Katie Dale & Letizia Rizzo
• White - Goodbye Tessa - Katie Dale & John Joseph

Use the book band that your child is reading at school to help them choose a book that is at the right level for their ability. You should decide together whether your child will read the story independently or read it aloud to you. If reading aloud then you should support your child if they hesitate or ask for help. If reading to themselves, remind your child that they can come and ask for help if they get stuck.

Each book contains guidance notes for parents and carers using the books at home. These notes include questions to ask before they start reading, such as “Why did you choose this book? Why do you think you will enjoy it?”, as well as suggested questions and a fun comprehension activity for after they have read the book. These questions aim to help children learn to make good choices when choosing independent reading books, and support their comprehension of the story. Find out more from their official website for . 

What are book bands?

Books used for guided reading at school are usually assigned a coloured and/or numbered book band to indicate the level of challenge of the book, this helps to track a child’s reading progress.

Reading Champion is linked to book bands to help children select the right level books for independent reading. Key Stage 1 (4-7-year-olds or Reception to Year 2) books are indicated by a coloured and numbered band (e.g. Yellow 3). Key Stage 2 books are indicated by the black logo and progress from level 11 (7-year-olds or those in Year 3) to level 18 (11-year-olds or those in Year 6). If your child is reading book band Turquoise 7 at school, then Reading Champion Turquoise 7 books should offer the right level of challenge for independent reading at home.

About the publisher

The Watts Publishing Group is a well-respected and successful publisher of children's books. They have been producing high-quality books for children for over 50 years and have built a strong reputation for excellence in the industry. The company was founded in 1968 by Peter Usborne and his wife and initially published educational books for children. In 1973, they launched the Usborne Publishing imprint, which has since become one of the most successful and recognisable children's book brands in the world.

The Watts Publishing Group is known for producing educational and entertaining books. Their books cover a wide range of subjects, including science, history, art, and literature, and are designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in young readers. One of the key strengths of The Watts publishing group is its commitment to quality. They work with talented authors and illustrators to produce books that are visually stunning and engaging to read. They also strongly emphasise educational value, ensuring that their books are informative and accurate while still being fun and accessible for children.

Another key strength of The Watts Publishing group is their focus on innovation. They constantly seek new and creative ways to engage children with books and have embraced digital technology to create interactive and immersive reading experiences.

Despite their success and longevity in the industry, The Watts Publishing Group remains a family-owned company with a strong sense of values and a commitment to positively impacting the world. They have established partnerships with various organisations to promote literacy and education worldwide and have also taken steps to reduce their environmental impact using sustainable materials and production methods.

The Watts Publishing Group is a publisher that has made a significant impact on the children's book industry. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and education has earned them a loyal following among parents, educators, and children alike, and they continue to be a leading force in the world of children's literature.