Sylvia knows that she's running out of time. Very soon, she will exist only in the memories of those who loved her most and the pieces of her life she's left behind.
So she begins to write her husband a handbook for when she's gone, somewhere to capture the small moments of ordinary, precious… read more
In this Chatterbooks activity pack you’ll find some great suggestions for wonderful non-fiction books to explore, read and enjoy together.
Inspired by Merry the Giraffe from the Summer Reading Challenge’s "Silly Squad":https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/, this pack will focus on her… read more
We believe that through reading a wide variety of books and texts, children can improve their vocabulary and grow more confident with their own writing ability. To help you with this, we have collated a host of resources and useful websites that you can use with your students for their creative… read more
A reading guide for Victoria Hislop's multi-million copy seller, THE ISLAND.
Find out how to "win 10 copies of The Island":https://readinggroups.org/noticeboard/4563 for your reading group (offer closes 7 September) read more
Like Bamboozle the Panda from the Silly Squad, we love comics, graphic novels and books that have beautiful illustrations. As well as being fun they can be really important to a child's reading journey. We also share useful sites and great resources.
Find more resources on our "School… read more
Visit the Education & Training foundation for resources and teaching materials to support ESOL learners and specifically refugees.
These resources aim to help ESOL practitioners better meet the early integration needs of refugees who are New to ESOL i.e. working below, or at the very beginning… read more
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
This step-by-step guide explains how to register on the Summer Reading Challenge website and set up a Silly Squad profile to take part in the 2020 Challenge online.
Visit "https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/help":summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/help for further help and guidance
*This is a… read more
A comprehensive guide to the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge Core Pack poster and stickers.
All illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact their… 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
Contains information on the social media and comms plans The Reading Agency has put together to help drive awareness of the Challenge
throughout July and August. Use this as inspiration for your own Silly Squad social media/comms activity over the summer.
All illustrations © Laura Ellen… read more
A comprehensive guide to all the characters in this year's Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge.
All illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact their… read more