This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about nature and taking care of our planet, making it the perfect theme to inspire readers of all ages.
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… read more
The Books Council of Wales have curated a list of Welsh language books to reflect the Wild World Heroes theme, as extra inspiration for Welsh speaking participants in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021.
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Authors and illustrators with titles in the book collection have shared their availability for in-person and virtual library events this summer.
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their… read more
This one-pager details the impact Reading Friends had in 2021 with a rollout supported by government funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
It shows the difference Reading Friends made to those involved. Please download and share. read more
Host a Storytime event for Maisy Goes to the Library and celebrate 30 years of Maisy!
Maisy the mouse, every toddler's best friend, spends a crazy day at the library! When Maisy goes to the library it seems like the perfect place to read her story in peace. But Maisy finds the library full… read more
Our planet is in trouble. It needs YOU. Together we can fight climate change by speaking up and changing what we eat, how we travel and the ways we use energy. Find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero by completing 50 fun missions that reduce your carbon footprint at home, school and in… read more
What's it like to grow up online and have every tantrum, every spot – even your first period – broadcast to hundreds of thousands of followers?
A funny and heartfelt novel for fans of Geek Girl, from the award-winning Tamsin Winter: "Fast becoming a favourite for younger teenagers." *The… read more
The biscuit factory in Haddie's hometown is absolutely 100% NOT a Super-Secret Science Lab. Or a portal to another dimension. With orange fluffy monsters. DEFINITELY NOT. Or… is it?
A laugh-out-loud biscuit-bonkers adventure for readers aged 8+ and fans of My Brother is a Superhero and Kid… read more
Enter the colourful world of Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent. A wonderfully wild new series with full colour illustrations throughout, ideal for readers of 7+ and fans of Pippi Longstocking and Amelia Fang.
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Children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge can colour in these Wild World Heroes bookmarks and fill them out to recommend books to friends.
This resource is available in English and Welsh.
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer… read more
A Glasshouse of Stars is a powerful story based on Shirley Marr’s childhood experience of migration. This teaching and discussion resource pack aimed at 8+/KS2+ readers explores some of the important themes within the book such as bullying, grief, fears and anxiety, imagination, and… read more
Small but mighty, we are an award-winning independent children’s publishing company that creates and publishes children’s books for sale in the UK and around the world. We're on a mission to empower all readers with critical literacy skills, and our books are creative, educational and encourage… read more