The core texts that we will focus on and explore in the topic 'Popular Authors' are:

• The Detective Dog
• Stick Man
• Smartest Giant in Town

The popular author that we will be focusing on is Julia Donaldson. We will also read many more of her stories, such as The Gruffalo; The Gruffalo's Child; A Squash and a Squeeze; Room on the Broom; The Highway Rat; Zog; Zog and the Flying Doctors and lots more! 

Throughout this topic we will learn about: 

• Story characters 
• Story settings
• Character feelings
• Our feelings
• Knowing when someone might need help
• Knowing how to ask for help
• Working safely and hygienically when using cooking tools and utensils