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The Lion Inside 10th Anniversary - image and video assets

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

  • published
  • Reading Groups for Everyone
  • Chatterbooks

Not that Kind of Hero by Alexia Casale - Discussion Guide

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

  • published
  • Chatterbooks

Pia's Pet Club by Serena Patel - Activity Sheets

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

  • published
  • Chatterbooks

Shrapnel Boys by Jenny Pearson - Discussion Guide and Activities

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

  • published
  • Chatterbooks

Westfallen by Ann Brashares and Ben Brashares - Activity Pack

'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

  • published
  • Chatterbooks

Dementia Action Week 2025: Library toolkit

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

  • published
  • Reading Well

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Library toolkit

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

  • published
  • Reading Well

Bunny's New Brakes by Caroline Crowe - Activity Sheet

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

  • published
  • Chatterbooks

Clip art for Story Garden characters (JPEGs)

Download PNGs of individual Story Garden characters and creatures, created by our fantastic Summer Reading Challenge 2025 illustrator, Dapo Adeola.

You must credit Dapo Adeola wherever you use this artwork, as per the branding guidelines linked below.

These JPEG files are suitable for… read more

  • published
  • Restricted
  • Summer Reading Challenge

Clip art for Story Garden characters (PNGs)

Download PNGs of individual Story Garden characters and creatures, created by our fantastic Summer Reading Challenge 2025 illustrator, Dapo Adeola.

You must credit Dapo Adeola wherever you use this artwork, as per the branding guidelines linked below.

These PNG files have transparent… read more

  • published
  • Restricted
  • Summer Reading Challenge