‘Quite simply one of the most beautiful books I've ever read’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave
October and her dad live in the woods. They know the trees and the rocks and the lake and stars like best friends. They live in the woods and they are wild. And that's the way it is.
_Until the year… read more
Amari Peters knows three things.
Her big brother Quinton has gone missing.
No one will talk about it.
His mysterious job holds a clue…
So when she’s invited for a trial at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, Amari is certain this is her chance to save him. But first she has… read more
Some children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge read more than six books, whilst many may achieve other kinds of personal goals or overcome difficulties.
This ‘Special Achievement Award’ allows you to issue a bespoke certificate. This may be used in addition to the standard Summer… read more
Libraries can download these two special certificates to award to schools taking part in Wild World Heroes 2021.
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge… read more
*A captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter, and the great Greenland shark. With mesmerising black and yellow illustrations and presented as a deluxe hardback with tracing paper inserts, this is a perfect gift for 9+ fans of… read more
A heart-warming, heart-breaking story of love, bravery and finding a new way to live, No Man’s Land is the brilliant new novel from Joanna Nadin, the acclaimed author of Joe All Alone.
_‘I could feel it coming. War, I mean. Creeping up on us, into our town, down our street, into our house…. read more
Hachette Children's Books have created an essential handbook to provide comfort and guidance for children aged 8+ experiencing loss.
About the book
The death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child and it can be hard to know how to talk to… read more
Need inspiration for your primary class reads? The
Peters Books librarians have shared lists of their top 100 recommended reads for every primary year group – the books they think are must-haves for any classroom! read more
Celebrate International Dot Day on 15th-ish September!
International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009. Now, every 15-ish September, more… read more
Soap? . . . Check.
Water? . . . Check.
Towel? . . . Check.
Are you ready to wash your hands, Mr Panda?
Join Mr Panda and friends as they learn all about hand washing, sneeze catching and other good hygiene practices.
With a lightness of tone and a gentle humour throughout, this new book… read more
To celebrate National Literacy Day on 8th September 2021, we have created a list of books perfect for less
confident readers, people developing their literacy skills, and those looking for something short and
sweet! There is a mix of fantastic fiction, engaging non-fiction, and snappy short… read more
For many children and young people, September marks the start of the new school year, a time that can be both exciting and daunting. We have created a booklist for all children, from nursey school age through to secondary students, related to school. There are novels about lab experiments gone… read more