Get your middle grade readers talking Dickens and what they'd do if they were (literally!) stuck in a book with Flipped! by Philip Caveney and these handy reading group notes.
From acclaimed children’s author, Philip Caveney, comes this exciting middle grade title, taking you back to… read more
Tom has an amazing secret – hidden under his bed is an egg. An egg that's cracking, ready to hatch. An egg that contains . . . a dragon! We Grew a Dragon is a heartfelt and uplifting picture book from an exciting new talent featuring special blended family relationships and fiery dragon… read more
The History of We
LEVEL: KS2
THEMES: Human History, Black History Month, Global Learning
SUBJECTS: History, Geography, Literacy, Art, PHSE
The History of We celebrates our shared ancestors’ ingenuity and achievements and imagines what these firsts would have looked and felt like.
What… read more
A fun-filled, spooky activity pack featuring games and creative writing exercises. The perfect Halloween accompaniment! read more
Halloween is an exciting time of year, but it can also
be a scary one for very young children.
In the latest picture book,
Emily and Stanley meet a sweet little ghostie who
seems more frightened than frightening. The ghostie
thinks he needs to find his ‘spook’, but with the help
of his… read more
Join power-hungry cat, Alan and his loveable dog sidekick Fido as they take over the universe. Or at least try to . . . as long as they're home in time for tea!
This activity pack includes activity sheets and a sneak peek extract. read more
Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025
Whilst Early Years and Key Stage 1 teachers might be regular read-alouders, as the age of pupils goes up, the opportunities to hear stories shared aloud can dwindle.
However, it can be a vital part of Reading for Pleasure at any age. There are studies… read more
Do you know how a tiny little seed becomes a fully grown plant?
Cut out the pictures in the activity sheet here, and match them to the correct stages to discover the lifecycle of a plant! 🌱♻️
Answers on a separate PDF are included in this download.
Is It a Seed? is part of the Story… read more
Hold on tight – where will this mysterious little seed take us? Will it sprout into a lone flower? Or could it transform into something truly extraordinary? What about a colossal beanstalk leading to a magical kingdom?
Feeling inspired? Have a go at the 'Is It a Seed?' Scavenger Hunt!… read more
From Cornelia Funke, best-selling author of the Inkheart series, comes an enchanting tale of mystery, adventure and friendship.
Go beyond the page and enjoy an activity pack full of:
- Plant matching game
- Crack the plant riddle
- Learn how to press flowers
- Start your own… read more
A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.
Sabina Patel has never been popular. And in her new… read more
About the book
Kofi’s mum is determined he’s going to be ‘somebody’. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete – but he soon finds following your heart isn’t an easy… read more