Like Bamboozle the Panda from the Silly Squad, we love comics, graphic novels and books that have beautiful illustrations. As well as being fun they can be really important to a child's reading journey. We also share useful sites and great resources.
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Meet the Dream Team! Turning nightmares into incredible adventures!
Erika's had a bad day. But going to sleep upset means bad dreams. She finds herself stranded in the Dreamscape along with a mob of hungry Heebie Jeebies – and to make matters worse, she's being hunted by a terrifying… read more
Attack of the Heebie Jeebies is the first in a fun and engaging series from Tom Percival, the Carnegie nominated author and illustrator. This series explores anxiety in children through action and adventure.
Erika's had a bad day. But going to sleep upset means bad dreams and she finds… read more
This month our booklist is about books that immerse a reader in an environment, where the setting plays an important part to the plot or shows the beauty of nature. We’ve picked some brilliant poetry, picture books, non-fiction and chapter books that celebrate the great outdoors.
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The viral phenomenon #DrawWithRob is now a brand-new activity book to help you to draw at home with creative genius and official World Book Day illustrator Rob Biddulph!
You may have spotted Rob’s brilliant drawalong videos on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok or even on your TV – and did you know… read more
FIVE EXTRAORDINARY ORPHANS. ONE INCREDIBLE MYSTERY.
Bursting with adventure, mayhem and friendship, this is the first in an action-packed new middle-grade series – from the bestselling author of Gallagher Girls, Ally Carter – and the perfect book for readers who love the mystery of Robin… read more
Step into the magical world of Starfell in the most spellbinding children’s fantasy series of the year! With beautiful illustrations by Sarah Warburton, Dominique Valente’s Starfell is perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor.
Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister… read more
Are you wondering how your reading group can continue to meet, even while you’re social
distancing? With so many children and families at home, we know that books are so important to
provide comfort, solace and escapism. Staying connected and keeping your regular reading group
meetings in your… read more
This article shares some of the research that outlines the importance of reading for pleasure as well as some ideas to promote reading for pleasure in your school.
Make sure you visit our "School Zone":https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/school-zone-src on the Summer Reading Challenge… read more
June is Pride Month, so it is the perfect time to share our favourite LGBTQ+ positive books for children and young people. These books highlight family dynamics and stories to help develop the values of acceptance and kindness towards themselves and others, regardless of identity.
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Due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 and the impact of social distancing, sharing books at home has never been more important. To help, we have created a list of some of our favourite books to read with children. We’ve picked some brilliant poetry, picture books, non-fiction and chapter books… read more
Kiran Millwood Hargrave is the author of three Chicken House novels – The Girl of Ink & Stars, The Island at the End of Everything and The Way Past Winter. Between them, her children’s books have won numerous awards including Children’s Book of the Year at the British Book Awards, the… read more