*Of course* school prepares children for their futures, but not by being a mini workplace. It’s by giving them a breadth of foundational knowledge and experience across the big, enduring disciplines and human pursuits. The kinds of things they won’t get chance to learn about or experience at work.

I think it's correct that the model is most appropriate for teaching procedures, and I see it used most powerfully in subjects such as maths.

We're currently neck-deep in Asterix

English translations of this series exist and the stories are absolutely great. I think the beaver is renamed Harvey in English.

Quentin Blake’s books are all great.

A classic and rightly so

Lots of sentimentalism

Good books in rhyme. Used from about 18 months up but still being read at 4/5.

The six year old got into this series and obviously the three year old wanted to listen in. Makes for a longer bed time story but very good for a train journey.

Barnett and Klassen books are weirdly funny for both adults and younger children

Really great

Books that make you go gooey inside.

Fun and environmentally conscious

Similar vibes from these two.

We have his books mostly in German but they’re all English in the original and they’re all great.

Big fan of Benjie Davies.

Grabbing a few favourites off the shelf (ours are now 7 and 4 but all of these were being used from 2 up to about 5). First up is an absolute favourite.

Glad you enjoyed it - but I’m not surprised!