From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series comes the first book in a brand new illustrated fiction series.
Squirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret – they are the only two talking animals in the world. When… read more
Prepare to lick the toenails of adventure! Betty Steady’s faster than an angry goose and stronger than an ogre in yoga pants and she DON’T NEED NO STINKING HELP FROM NO ONE! But can she prevent the Toad Witch from attacking Wobbly Rock?
At twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and… read more
The first in a brand new chapter book series, Unicorns in Uniforms: Dragon Inferno promises to be a dazzling premier, complete with a full cast of lovable characters. Fun, educational and action-packed, this is sure to be a family favourite.
When two young dragons accidentally set fire to… read more
New year, new me!
That’s what Saffron Saldana tells herself as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Her resolution is the same every year: lose weight.
Because Saffron has it hard-wired that weight loss equals happiness. It’s what she’s been told her whole life – online, in… read more
By night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.
Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They’re so bad, he’s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn’s dreams change the… read more
A toolkit to support libraries to get involved with Children’s Mental Health Week (3-9th February 2025).
The toolkit includes useful information, resources, display and activity ideas and template social media copy. read more
A handy pack of resources for libraries that would like to invite a class for a themed mental health week visit. Pack contains a school assembly presentation, discussion prompts and classroom resources relating to the Reading Well for children collection. read more
A handy pack of resources for libraries that would like to invite a class for a themed mental health week visit. Pack contains a school assembly presentation, discussion prompts and classroom resources relating to the Reading Well for teens collection. read more
Reading Friends is a flexible model with reading and conversation at its heart.
Take a look at the core principles of Reading Friends as there are some key aspects and values which remain the same – no matter the model. read more
This project plan will help you to keep things on track to help you deliver a great Reading Friends project in your local area. We have some examples, but feel free to edit depending on what works best for you locally. read more
Use this checklist to support the setup of your Reading Friends project. read more
This information sheet talk about dementia and how to make Reading Friends sessions dementia friendly. It is for those leading groups or one-to-ones with people who are living with dementia. read more