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Reading for Pleasure

At The Holt we want all of our pupils to develop a love of reading. Explore the ways we do this in school and what you can do at home. Happy Reading!

Poetry is an fun and exciting way to encourage children's love of reading. Check out a selection of poetry for the whole family to enjoy...

Fun with poetry!  Which poem is your favourite?  Listen with your family and get ready to vote for your favourite..  smiley

Follow the links to listen to some fantastic poems.

  • Joseph Coelho Joseph Coelho is a British Poet and children's book author who was elected Children's Laureate in 2022. He has dedicated his career to making poetry accessible to all, with a focus on children and young people. Click the links below to enjoy some of his fantastic poetry.
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