Questions and relevant reading to prompt class discussions and activities based upon the topics covered on the Reading Well for children booklist. read more
January marks the beginning of a new year and we want to kick 2023 with lots of laughter. From picture books to graphic novels, there’s something for young readers of all ages. Escape into a world of LOL moments and don’t forget to tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by… read more
'The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world' – Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series.
Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute for Magical and Uncanny Endeavors. At this magical… read more
These activities and notes are suitable for kids' book clubs, home learning or in the classroom.
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On a quiet farm in a frosty England, under the glowing light of a magical milk moon, a boy calf is born. His name is Albi, and he has no idea how extraordinary he is going to… read more
At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Members of our team have picked the books that have stood out for them this year and shared a few words on why they loved it. We hope you find… read more
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
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
Download and print this A3 poster and spread the word about Winter Mini Challenge 2022!
All illustrations are by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022.
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge for the winter holidays.
Children can sign up at… read more
Download this special certificate to reward children taking part in the Gadgeteers Winter Mini Challenge 2022!
All illustrations are by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022.
Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge for the winter holidays.
Children can sign up… 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
As October is Black History Month, we have created a booklist of 125 brilliant books created by Black authors and illustrators. There is something for everyone with fantastic poetry, graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction titles.
You can join in with the conversation online using… read more