A fully illustrated non-fiction picture book that lets readers discover how their favourite foods are grown and made – with exclusive recipes from Annabel Karmel for each one. read more
Original, inspiring and intimate, When Poems Fall From the Sky marries science and poetry to create a tender and thoughtful love-letter to Earth promising children a riot of imagination, humour and joy – the perfect book to celebrate National Poetry Day on 6th October.
The collection of poems,… read more
King Charles the III is now King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and he is finding his new crown just a little heavy to manage. But his good friend Tom the gardener is on hand to show him that kings must wear all sorts of hats and that he must be brave and allow himself to be the king… read more
An activity pack for The Butterfly Club series. read more
Leon John Crothers is 4779 days old (thirteen years and one month, if you're mathematically challenged). He has been 'moved on' from six different schools and most people think he has an attitude problem. Leon doesn't care for the label, in the same way that he doesn't care for Tim Burton,… read more
Mazy is a famous movie star who has her fur fluffed twice a day. While other dogs chase sticks at the park, Mazy chases her acting dreams.
Then one morning Mazy's agent delivers bad news. Hollywoof has changed and there are no jobs for Mazy anymore.
Can Mazy embrace what it is that makes… read more
At the link below, you will be able to download photos of key Ready, Set, Read! materials. These photos can be used in your promotional materials and communications.
Please ensure that, in your communications with children and families, you only include images of materials that will be on… read more
This folder contains six session packs using the Quick Reads 2023 titles:
Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle
Hello Mum by Bernadine Evaristo
One False Move by Dreda Say Mitchell
Paris for One by Jojo Meyes
The Double Clue by Agatha Christie
Wish You Were Dead by Peter James
Each resource… read more
When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be.
For today is the day she will meet Timir – a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around that's what he is. When… read more
A young runaway winds up in an enchanted village that separates England from the magical land of faerie in the first part of McKenna's immersive fantasy series. read more
Authors and illustrators featured in the Summer Reading Challenge 'Ready, Set, Read!' Book Collection have provided us with their availability for library events over the summer.
Where possible, authors have indicated which regions they'd be able to travel to, dates they would be available… read more
Download this printable invitation for Ready, Set, Read! in Scotland.
Please note: the front and back of the invitation are supplied as two separate pages in one PDF. You will need to print the invitations double-sided.
*This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the… read more