The website "Material Bodies, Social Bodies" makes accessible many hundreds of letters written by British men, women and children between 1680-1820.
The letters could be used within your Reading Friends groups and one-to-ones. The letters contain a wealth of information about everyday… read more
Explore the themes of grief, family, poetry and creativity with these learning resources for Rachel Faturoti’s glorious debut, Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts.
Suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
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_Grief let the monsters in. Finding her voice will banish… read more
Explore the themes of space travel and curiosity with these learning resources for Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock's 'Am I Made of Stardust?'
Suitable for ages 9-11 (Year 4 to Year 6) read more
Explore the themes of Michelle Paver's 'Wolfbane' through activities and discussion in this Teachers' Pack.
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The grand finale to the prize-winning adventure series that's changed the lives of millions of readers. Breathtaking world-building on an epic scale. Pure escapism at… read more
Download this fun winter-themed puzzle activity sheet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge 2022.
Help the Gadgeteers solve a wordsearch, a puzzle maze and an anagram puzzle. Plus draw your own brilliant invention!
All illustrations are by Julian Beresford and © The Reading… read more
This Reading Record for the Winter Mini Challenge 2022 is for children to keep a record of the books they're enjoying and includes a fun little place to note down your favourite things.
Tip: If you’re printing, choose the option to ‘flip on short edge’ to print double sided.
All… read more
'A great read. Slimey delicious fun from start to finish!' – Jonathan Ross
Welcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by award-winning comedian and CITV presenter, Bec Hill.
The first book… read more
Don't Ask the Dragon by Lemn Sissay is the story of a story of a little boy called Alem who goes on an adventure. It's his birthday, but who knows where he can go to celebrate it? Maybe the bear, the fox, the treefrog or the bulldog know? But don't ask the dragon… or he will EAT… read more
Unwrap a brand new adventure from everyone's favourite crime-fighting ladybird!
We’re celebrating What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas, a brand new title in the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her… read more
An unforgettable journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human. The incredible Newbery Medal-winning novel from Donna Barba Higuera.
"Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes – truly a beautiful cuento."- NEW YORK TIMES
_Había una… read more
Blow a kiss, catch a kiss when we are apart.
Blow a kiss, catch a kiss put it in your heart.
From Eye Caterpillars to The Journey Game, and from Dancing Families to Dreamtime, Blow a Kiss, Catch a Kiss is beautifully illustrated collection of 44 fun and heart-warming poems from… read more