Try is an irresistibly big-hearted picture book about a friendship between two young boys, inspired by the real-life affection between rugby legends, fundraising heroes and best friends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield.
Meet Rob and Kev. They play games together, laugh together and go to school… read more
The third book in The Wildsmith series.
Rowan has been working as a wildsmith, rescuing magical animals. But when she finds herself alone and far from home, this time Rowan is the one who needs to be rescued! She travels deep into enemy territory and makes some surprising discoveries, coming… read more
We didn't call the police right away. Later, I would blame myself, wonder if things might have turned out differently if I hadn't shrugged it off, insisting Dad wasn't missing missing but just delayed, probably still in the woods looking for Eugene.
Mia Parkson's life is turned upside down… read more
Magic shows and mysteries abound in this showstopping new standalone from a bestselling author who has sold close to a million copies of these middle-grade adventures!
The English seaside, 1920s. A world famous escape artist. A suitcase full of secrets. And a death-defying stunt.
When… read more
Learn how to draw Tails the cheeky squirrel! Download this activity from our brilliant Summer Reading Challenge 2024 illustrator, Natelle Quek.
Pencils at the ready…
Click the link below to download.
Looking for more drawing activities? Grab a pencil and paper and join Natelle as we… read more
Delve into the incredible world of animals, creating a fun 'trumps' card game which asks children to find, research and rank animals on size, fierceness, cuteness and other categories. They can then play the game in pairs, or take them home to play with family members.
Recommended Book: Through… read more
This Summer, Monster Fun – the UK's most epic children's comic – is giving children the chance to STAR IN THEIR VERY OWN COMIC STRIP!
In the Me and My Monster Competition, children and young people (up to 16+) simply need to grab the entry form, draw themselves and a monster, then have an… read more
Did you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do?
Welcome to_ Gross FACTopia!_, a… read more
Get creative this summer with this set of fun 'how-to' activities from Create and The Reading Agency! Each of the activities links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters… find out more about them at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/news
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*How to make your… read more
Get crafty with these awesome origami activities!
This download contains instructions for how to make your very own rocket, puppets and jumping frog! Click the link below to download.
The activities are suitable for a range of levels, the rocket being the easiest and the frog a little… read more
Do you know a child who loves to explore but isn't sure how to plan their own adventures? Are they often preoccupied by an iPad when they could be outdoors? Then this is the perfect book for them!
In this book, kids will learn how they can become a master explorer. Whether they want to learn… read more
Download two fun creative activities for children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2024.
Children can have a go turning a scribble into art with Charlie. Then encourage them to find their own words to complete Amelia's poem!
Please note: this is a locked resource for library… read more