After an exceptionally challenging two years, The Reading Agency had compiled a booklist for children and young people centred around the theme of ‘hope’. From a picture book about the joys of being part of a blended family, to thoughtfully curated poems, to YA stories about the strength found in… read more
The Winter Mini Challenge 2021 reading list is full of stories that inspire, challenge, and take you on adventures. Perfect for encouraging children of all ages to keep reading over the winter holidays.
There are also brilliant non-fiction reads to choose from, which will spark or encourage… read more
Wherever you are in the world there are natural treasures to be found. Our planet is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals and even by the Earth itself. All you need to do is look carefully and you can find treasures in the most unexpected places – even in towns and cities. … read more
In December 2021, Simon & Schuster is publishing this beautifully illustrated children's book which explores the fascinating relationship between humans and animals: from bees who pollinate our food to chimpanzees who share more than 90% of our DNA. It is perfect for children who are wild about… read more
Don’t miss the new in-demand kids series!
The first three books in Jamie Smart’s Bunny vs Monkey series have sold over 150,000 copies yet so many children are yet to discover him. Heralded as the UK’s Dav Pilkey, Smart’s full colour illustrated series follows the hilarious action-packed… read more
DK are over the moon that The Night the Moon Went Missing has been selected as the Children’s Indie Book of the Month for November and we want to celebrate this with libraries and schools across the UK.
Meet Moon and a little girl, Lucy, in this enchanting picture book that teaches young… read more
DK are over the moon that The Night the Moon Went Missing has been selected as the Children’s Indie Book of the Month for November and we want to celebrate this with libraries and schools across the UK.
Meet Moon and a little girl, Lucy, in this enchanting picture book that teaches young… read more
Set in the snowy northern forests of an imagined prehistoric world, Fireborn is the middle-grade debut of the decade. At turns exciting, funny and heart wrenchingly sad, it marks the introduction of an unstoppable new voice in children’s storytelling.
_Twelve has spoken the Pledge and now… read more
The second in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator, Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children’s Book of the Week.
Grant the Genie is happy living in the real world in a teapot with his best friend, the dog ,Teeny. But keeping… read more
If you're reading any of the "Booker Prize 2021 shortlisted titles":https://readinggroups.org/news/2021-booker-prize-shortlist-announced, these reading guides will help to spark discussion and get you thinking. read more
Meet the Burpee Bears in this glorious picture book created by “the Nation's Favourite PE Teacher”, Joe Wicks!
For this bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery, and true to Joe’s ethos, each book will feature a fun and positive story with added exercises and… read more
Tiger Warrior: Attack of the Dragon King
Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a… schoolboy?
When Jack's grandpa gives him a magical jade coin, he finds himself caught in an ancient battle between good and evil. For he is the new Tiger Warrior, and it's up to him to save the… read more