Bug Club Shared Reading: The Queen's Salad (Reception)

One day Mina, a trainee chef at the royal palace, is left in charge to make a salad for the queen. Even with the finest vegetables, fruits and seeds from the palace garden Mina worries about making it all by herself. Little does she know that some elves have decided to help her! But will they just end up causing more trouble? 



Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 4–5

Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child

Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary 

Includes key terms from Science and the topic area of plants

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools



‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy



The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.