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
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
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
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about getting creative!
This activity sheet enables you to keep a record of the books you’re enjoying together and will help to spark conversations around reading with family and friends.
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this… read more
Children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge can colour in this bookmark and fill it out to recommend a book to their friends.
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See the link below for the English-language version.
Please note: this is a locked… 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
A generic activity sheet in the style of a newspaper. This asks children to record and reflect on what they've done, in a fun and confidence-boosting way. Can be printed single or double sided, black and white or colour.
This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in Reading… read more
A classic and heartwarming debut picture book celebrating the power of nature to bring a community together.
When Jeremiah plants a packet of sunflower seeds, the very last thing he expects is for the vines and leaves to grow overnight and burst through the ceiling of his apartment! As… read more
In this activity, children will make a simple machine (a lever) and explore how it can be used to make it easier to lift objects.
Recommended Book: Curious Pearl Tinkers with Simple Machines, by Eric Braun.
Resources: A ruler, a pencil (triangular if possible!) and some wooden blocks. 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
Explore the senses of taste and smell by trying to taste diluted cordial in water! Children will record results and evaluate their findings.
Recommended Book: Invisible Nature by Catherine Barr
Resources: Cordial, water, measuring jugs, cups or beakers, pipettes. Activity sheet. read more