Reading for pleasure delivers enormous benefits for children of all ages. It builds reading and literacy confidence as well as influencing children’s health and wellbeing, future academic achievement and adult life chances. Evidence shows that families can play a key role in helping develop a… read more
The viral phenomenon #DrawWithRob is now a brand-new activity book to help you to draw at home with creative genius and official World Book Day illustrator Rob Biddulph!
You may have spotted Rob’s brilliant drawalong videos on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok or even on your TV – and did you know… read more
Quercus are excited to invite libraries and reading groups across the country to celebrate Martin Walker’s Dordogne Mysteries series. A hugely popular series in Germany and the United States, Martin Walker's novels take you to the Dordogne region of France where readers follow Bruno, Chief of… read more
These book discussion prompts can be used to help children talk about their Summer Reading Challenge books with library staff, volunteers, teachers or at home.
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This sheet includes a colouring activity and an author wordsearch
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Complete the sudoku grid by adding the numbers 1-9 into each row, column and 3×3 square read more
FIVE EXTRAORDINARY ORPHANS. ONE INCREDIBLE MYSTERY.
Bursting with adventure, mayhem and friendship, this is the first in an action-packed new middle-grade series – from the bestselling author of Gallagher Girls, Ally Carter – and the perfect book for readers who love the mystery of Robin… read more
A shout out to all sports fans aged 7-12! Do you dream of becoming a sportswriter, commentator or sports presenter in the future? Then this competition could help you reach your goal! The Guardian has teamed up with the authors of Walker Books' bestselling Football School book series for a… read more
Stories for Boys who Dare to be Different is a beautiful and inspiring collection of stories about boys who changed the world without killing a single dragon or saving a single princess.
Stories for Kids who Dare to be Different was born out of the success out of Stories for Boys… read more
Step into the magical world of Starfell in the most spellbinding children’s fantasy series of the year! With beautiful illustrations by Sarah Warburton, Dominique Valente’s Starfell is perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor.
Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister… read more
Keep track of the books you'd like to read this summer with these activity sheet templates.
Children can use the Summer Reading Challenge Book Sorter and Silly Squad Book Collection to find reading recommendations. read more
Children can draw themselves as part of the Silly Squad with this activity sheet poster read more