March 3 is World Wildlife Day, a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet. We’re joining the celebration with our Wonders of the World booklist for children and young people…. read more
On 21 February it is Mother Language Day so this month we have created a booklist of some terrific, translated books for children and young people to enjoy. Each book has been translated from their original language or are available in translation. From picture books to poetry to graphic novels,… read more
January marks the beginning of a new year and we want to kick 2023 with lots of laughter. From picture books to graphic novels, there’s something for young readers of all ages. Escape into a world of LOL moments and don’t forget to tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by… read more
<b>Look for the perfect story time read? We have a sneak peek extract of <i>The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival</i> and a selection of social media assets to download for your library.</b>
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‘The heart-warming and hilarious sequel to Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley's much-loved… read more
November marks National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo (as it’s more commonly known). We want to celebrate some of our favourite debut authors of 2022. From humorous tales of belonging and acceptance to sensational love stories (and everything in between!), there’s something for everyone. Dive… read more
Celebrate National Poetry Day on 6 October and share the magic of poetry. Take inspiration this autumn with some of the best poetry writing and who knows, maybe you’ll become inspired to write your own poem. Tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by tagging us on social media… read more
As October is Black History Month, we have created a booklist of 125 brilliant books created by Black authors and illustrators. There is something for everyone with fantastic poetry, graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction titles.
You can join in with the conversation online using… read more
Activity sheets based on 'Otters vs Badgers' by Anya Glazer. read more
This pack contains outdoor activities you can do to explore the themes for Julia Donalson and Axel Sceffler's 'The Snail and the Whale'. read more
Teaching resources to accompany 'My Granny is a Queen' for Early Years, Reception and Year One classes, from Oxford Children's Books. read more
'I Love Me' is a first book of positive affirmations – perfect for building confidence and self-esteem in very young children.
These activity sheets are based off the book by Marvyn Harrison and Diane Ewen. read more
Colouring page from the 'Hello Dinosaur' book series, illustrated by David Partington. read more