Charlotte's Web Penguin Books

Wilbur the pig finds friendship with a resourceful spider who is determined to save his life. Around them, the barnyard has its own routines and personalities, giving E. B. White's story both gentle humour and an emotional sense of community. A moving classic about loyalty, change and the difference one friend can make, offering readers plenty to discuss about care, mortality and the meanings hidden in small acts.

Age suitability and learning: Primary (6-8), Older children (9-12). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.