On Thursday 27 March we will be hosting a free virtual event with MC Grammar (10.15-11.15am).
Drop the mic! Award-winning teacher, Sky Kids superstar, World Book Day ambassador and viral book-rapping sensation MC Grammar will be introducing his brand-new series, The Adventures of Rap Kid…. read more
2025 marks 40 years of the iconic Farmyard Tales books with the Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page, and we’d love you to join in the celebrations.
Whether you’re at home, in a library, nursery, school or shop, this pack contains ideas and activities to be enjoyed by one child or a whole… read more
Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident, and now it’s up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork, friendship and, most importantly, dance skills, will all… read more
From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series comes the first book in a brand new illustrated fiction series.
Squirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret – they are the only two talking animals in the world. When… read more
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved with Children’s Mental Health Week (3-9th February 2025).
The toolkit includes useful information, resources, display and activity ideas and template social media copy. read more
A handy pack of resources for libraries that would like to invite a class for a themed mental health week visit. Pack contains a school assembly presentation, discussion prompts and classroom resources relating to the Reading Well for children collection. read more
A real-life astronaut is here to tell you what it's REALLY like to blast off into space – and everywhere we might travel in the future! Could we build a colony on Mars? Will we ever land on Venus? Can we play football on the Moon?
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to pull on your… read more
Brimming with ideas and passion, Keisha’s determined to stamp down injustices and stand up for what she believes…
When Grandpa Joe tells Keisha about Great Aunt Bee, who was a lawyer and an activist, Keisha is determined to follow in her… read more
Shout about the Winter Mini Challenge with this printable poster!
Encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part.
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge that tackles the holiday reading ‘dip’, encouraging… read more
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge!
Encourage children to log their books at wintermini.org.uk where they will earn a special online badge and find fun activities.
Please… read more
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge!
Encourage children to log their books at wintermini.org.uk where they will earn a special online badge and find fun activities.
Please… read more
From award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and illustrator Fiona Lumbers, comes Luna Loves Christmas, the fourth book in the Luna Loves… series celebrates separated families at Christmas, and the power of giving to bring people together.
Luna loves Christmas. Sometimes at Mum’s,… read more