The Mrs Wordsmith English Workbook series published by DK Children is the one of the best educational resources any parent or home educator can buy to support their child’s literacy skills from Year 1 (ages 5-6) right up to Year 6 (ages 10-11). Check out the book reviews below to find out why the Minipreneur team thinks that this indispensible series deserves to be used by home educators and parents alike to boost their children’s vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, reading, writing and handwriting skills.
Mrs Wordsmith Year 1 English Gargantuan Workbook, Ages 5-6 (Key Stage 1)
Brilliantly bold and bursting with personality, the Mrs Wordsmith Year 1 English Gargantuan Workbook turns English into an adventure for kids aged 5-6. Developed with educators and aligned with the National Curriculum, it covers phonics, high-frequency words, grammar, vocabulary and more across 192 pages. Highlights include long and short vowels, adjacent consonants, nouns, verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, irregular plurals, maths vocabulary including measuring words like height & metre, telling the time, and develop literacy and communication skills with Teddy Talks. The hilarious illustrations, created by Hollywood artists, keep young learners smiling while reinforcing key concepts like cause & effect and storytelling structures. Parents will love the curriculum clarity, and children will dive into the various exercises with real enthusiasm. £9.99 published by DK Children.
Mrs Wordsmith Year 2 English Wondrous Workbook, Ages 6–7 (Key Stage 2)
The Mrs Wordsmith Year 2 English Wondrous Workbook builds on Year 1 English foundations with a hearty helping of fun. Perfectly pitched for Key Stage 2, the Wondrous Workbook explores punctuation, spelling, sentence types, synonyms and much more through brilliantly illustrated, fun exercises. Children aged 6 to 7 will learn how to use prefixes, join letters in cursive handwriting and complete reading comprehension exercises for both fiction and non-fiction texts. Comical characters and snappy explanations keep things light, while the content remains rich and structured. Parents will appreciate the meaningful practice, and children will power through the pages without a grumble. £9.99 published by DK Children.
Mrs Wordsmith Year 3 English Sensational Workbook, Ages 7–8 (Key Stage 2)
The Mrs Wordsmith Year 3 English Sensational Workbook introduces the richness of the English language at Key Stage 2 through grammar, punctuation and dazzling vocabulary. The correct use of adjectives, paragraphs, irregular plurals and more take centre stage as children aged 7 to 8 explore how to elevate their writing. Each activity is backed by curriculum expertise and a liberal splash of humour thanks to those zany illustrations. From spelling drills to handwriting practice on how to join letters, it’s a brilliant all-rounder. Parents will enjoy the blend of academic structure and fun-filled exercises, and children will thrive as confident young writers. £9.99 published by DK Children.
Mrs Wordsmith Year 4 English Humungous Workbook, Ages 8–9 (Key Stage 2)
Smart, fun and hugely engaging, the Mrs Wordsmith Year 4 English Humungous Workbook deepens literacy learning during Key Stage 2 with exercises on vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, reading & writing, and handwriting. Children aged 8 to 9 will learn grammar rules like staying in the same tense of past, present or future, how to use inverted commas, understanding how prefixes and suffixes change words, and learn to love reading for fun with stories like the ancient Greek myth of Theseus & the Minotaur. Like the rest of the range, it’s fully aligned with the National Curriculum and features professional illustrations by Hollywood artists that make even the driest topics sparkle. A clever combination of reading, writing and handwriting ensures a well-rounded literacy boost. Parents will value its educational depth, and children will relish the engaging themes and fun challenges. £9.99 published by DK Children.
Mrs Wordsmith Year 5 English Stupendous Workbook, Ages 9–10 (Key Stage 2)
Targeted and terrific, the Mrs Wordsmith Year 5 English Stupendous Workbook provides comprehensive Year 5 coverage in one colourful, fun volume. With highlights including descriptive writing, contractions, homophones and advanced spelling patterns, it supports children’s growing independence with age-appropriate challenges. Reading for pleasure is championed, and creative activities help embed grammatical rules in memorable ways. It’s curriculum-led but never dry, thanks to the irreverent humour of the illustrations created by Hollywood artists. Parents will notice the progress, and children aged 9 to 10 will appreciate the character-led approach to learning. £9.99 published by DK Children.
Mrs Wordsmith Year 6 English Monumental Workbook, Ages 10–11 (Key Stage 2)
A brilliant bridge to secondary school, the Mrs Wordsmith Year 6 English Monumental Workbook prepares Year 6 learners with confidence and flair. Packed with grammar tools, comprehension tasks and advanced vocabulary, it introduces complex ideas like near homophones, passive voice, ellipses and nuanced suffixes. The tone stays fun and friendly, thanks to the wildly expressive illustrations and engaging examples. Ideal for strengthening key skills in English, it’s a superb final stop on the Mrs Wordsmith learning journey. Parents will admire its academic rigour, and children will find it oddly addictive. £9.99 published by DK Children.
