The whole of Pirate Academy is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Oceans Bound weekend. It’s the first time the young pirate apprentices of Barracuda Class will set sail as five independent crews – with no teacher oversight!
Excitement reaches fever-pitch as Commodore Kuo and Captain… read more
Try is an irresistibly big-hearted picture book about a friendship between two young boys, inspired by the real-life affection between rugby legends, fundraising heroes and best friends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield.
Meet Rob and Kev. They play games together, laugh together and go to school… read more
The third book in The Wildsmith series.
Rowan has been working as a wildsmith, rescuing magical animals. But when she finds herself alone and far from home, this time Rowan is the one who needs to be rescued! She travels deep into enemy territory and makes some surprising discoveries, coming… read more
Magic shows and mysteries abound in this showstopping new standalone from a bestselling author who has sold close to a million copies of these middle-grade adventures!
The English seaside, 1920s. A world famous escape artist. A suitcase full of secrets. And a death-defying stunt.
When… read more
Magic shows and mysteries abound in this showstopping new standalone from a bestselling author who has sold close to a million copies of these middle-grade adventures!
The English seaside, 1920s. A world famous escape artist. A suitcase full of secrets. And a death-defying stunt.
When… read more
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about getting creative!
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 family and friends.
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this… read more
Learn how to draw Tails the cheeky squirrel! Download this activity from our brilliant Summer Reading Challenge 2024 illustrator, Natelle Quek.
Pencils at the ready…
Click the link below to download.
Looking for more drawing activities? Grab a pencil and paper and join Natelle as we… read more
A classic and heartwarming debut picture book celebrating the power of nature to bring a community together.
When Jeremiah plants a packet of sunflower seeds, the very last thing he expects is for the vines and leaves to grow overnight and burst through the ceiling of his apartment! As… read more
This Summer, Monster Fun – the UK's most epic children's comic – is giving children the chance to STAR IN THEIR VERY OWN COMIC STRIP!
In the Me and My Monster Competition, children and young people (up to 16+) simply need to grab the entry form, draw themselves and a monster, then have an… read more
Cameras at the ready! Activity by photographic artist and educator Alejandra Carles-Tolra.
Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters…… read more
Try this awesome choreography challenge from Beth Coleman, acrobat, aerialist, dancer and actress.
Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers… read more
Learn how to draw or paint your favourite scene with this activity from Eirinie Theodorou.
Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters…… read more