Can you imagine it? I’d say to them. Can you imagine me there in the front row in Saint Peter’s Square? The lesbian sister of a literal saint.
Brought up in a devout household in Ireland, Jay is now living in London with her girlfriend, determined to live day to day and not think too much… read more
Welcome to the Road to Reading! Download this route map to log your 30 minutes of reading each week.
Sign up to the Road to Reading and we'll share tips, suggestions and advice as you journey along the road. read more
A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.
In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest… read more
Orla has always been the sidekick, never the hero . . .
Until, that is, she secures a funded place at an elite drama course and puts her own dreams first for once in her life. Suddenly, Orla is centre-stage and loving it! But the drama crowd are experienced performers and their parents have… read more
Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets, but isn’t allowed one of her own! A brand-new series of funny animal adventures from the award-winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective.
In Puppy Problem, Pia decides to help her friend Hari train his troublesome puppy, Luna, to show her parents… read more
An explosive new novel about the friendship and courage of a group of young boys living through the Second World War, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson.
There's a war going on out there, and I'm missing it.
When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited:… read more
'We didn’t mean to change the past. Now we have to win the war.'
Henry, Frances and Lukas are neighbours, and they used to be best friends. But in middle school Frances got emo, Lukas went to private school and Henry just felt left behind. When they come together again for the funeral of a… read more
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Dementia Action Week, 19 – 25 May 2025.
This toolkit contains:
• Information about Reading Well for dementia
• Supporting library staff awareness
• Promotional materials and resources
• Display and activity ideas
• Social media and digital… read more
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week, 12 – 18 May 2025.
This toolkit provides:
• key facts on mental health and community
• resources for promoting Reading Well and Reading Friends
• display and activity ideas
• template social media… read more
Blaze the bunny’s scooter crash threatens to ruin Easter unless there’s a way to make more chocolate eggs in time?
_A perfect day, no clouds and sunny,
And look here comes a little bunny . . .
Oh dear she’s coming rather fast,
‘She’s heading for the egg display!’
‘My brakes won’t work,… read more
Download and print our poster (available in A3 and A4 sizes) and let everybody know about Story Garden in Scotland! read more
Download and print our poster (available in A3 and A4 sizes) and let everybody know about Story Garden in England! read more