How much would someone pay for a painting done by a pig? Why did a Japanese company send a hamster to space? What do Star Wars and King Charles III have in common? And how can poo save your life?!
This fun-packed book is stuffed with facts – everything from the unbelievable to the essential!… read more
*What on Earth! is a small but mighty independent publisher of illustrated children’s non-fiction books. Everything we create is lovingly crafted, visually compelling, highly giftable and a catalyst for children’s natural curiosity. Why non-fiction? Because we believe the real world is far more… read more
For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.
This week’s book list from Kirsten Barrett has the theme of belonging and acceptance. She has given us a book list with… read more
For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.
Rebecca has given us a really exciting, inspiring list of new fiction, graphic novels and memoir, ranging from middle… read more
Step into a wintery wonderland with Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this authorised sequel full of snowflakes, sneezes and secret surprises!
Here are some free downloadable activity sheets. read more
Step into an autumnal adventure and let the mystery unfold…
When Kitty, a superhero-in-training with cat-like superpowers, discovers that pumpkins are mysteriously disappearing, she must use her abilities to uncover the truth.
Expect an autumnal extravaganza in _Kitty and the Missing… read more
Full of interesting details about today’s world, A Book of People Like Me is told in a naturally inclusive way with richly coloured illustrations from a rising star in children’s books. This inspiring story helps
young readers think about identity and belonging and celebrates all the little… read more
Download the digital participation data for your library authority for Marvellous Makers, Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Please read the guidance notes for more information on how to access your data:
https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6031/
Please email… read more
A magical fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Philip Pullman.
There are more deities and daemons in the world than stars in the sky. But only Heartseers like Anise Star can see them – because only they still believe…
Anise's job is to help humans and daemons live… read more
Help! There are zombie animals in the garden!
Dave and Skipper think this is the work of some dreaded green cookies. (Eat them at your peril.) But a cookie’s a cookie, and Dave can’t resist taking a peck. Now Skipper is in quite the flap! Is Dave about to turn into a zombie?
Or are those… read more
Etta Starling has never set foot outside Stitchwort. Shrouded by a dark curse for over a century the estate is lost and forgotten.
These last few last surviving members of the Starling clan can never leave; to pass the boundary wall means certain death.
But just because they can’t leave… read more
Our friends at Hachette Children's Group have some fantastic teaching resources and activity sheets for children to enjoy.
*Download "The Girl at the Front of the Class – Teaching… read more