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The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams by Shane Hegarty and Jeff Crowther - activities

One of the funniest books you'll read this year, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine.

Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic,… read more

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Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never - author videos and teaching resources

In a land trapped by fate, only courage can re-write the future.

_In the magical village of Everspring, everyone receives a fate card before their twelfth birthday, sent down from the mysterious Mount Never. It tells them their purpose, their profession and how old they'll be when they… read more

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Brain Power by Dr Ranj - digital pack and author video

To celebrate Mental Health Week in May, Hachette Children’s Group would like to offer resource packs to help open up discussions with kids aged 7+ about their brains in conjunction with Brain Power, the new empowering and inclusive toolkit from the nation’s favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.

_Brain… read more

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Nature Trail by Benjamin Zephaniah and Nila Aye - digital activities

At the bottom of my garden, there's a hedgehog and a frog,

And a lot of creepy-crawlies living underneath a log…

A joyful celebration of nature and the wonder of the world around us, written as a rhyming poem by award-winning poet Benjamin Zephaniah and illustrated by Nila… read more

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Wash Your Hands, Mr Panda by Steve Antony - digital resources

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

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PESTS by Emer Stamp - Digital Pack

Stix is the tiny but heroic mouse that could be living behind YOUR washing machine. You wouldn't know it though, because Stix knows how to stay hidden and stick by the rules to avoid being caught by humans. But now Stix has stumbled across PESTS – the Peewit Educatorium for Seriously Terrible… read more

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Indigo Wilde by Pippa Curnick - book extract and activities

Enter the colourful world of Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent. A wonderfully wild new series with full colour illustrations throughout, ideal for readers of 7+ and fans of Pippi Longstocking and Amelia Fang.

More about _Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean… read more

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Read with Pride - Summer of Reading List 2021 A3 poster

The second Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Olivia and The Paper & Hearts Society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from Booktuber Lucy Powrie. The perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and Zoella.

Olivia Santos is excited for her last year at… read more

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Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going by Clare Balding - Activity Pack

'Falling off' is all part of life. The trick is to know how to dust yourself off, get back on, learn from your mistakes – and keep going!

Clare Balding, TV presenter, sportswoman and bestselling author has had some spectacular falls in her life – from being bullied at school and falling in… read more

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When We Say Black Lives Matter by Maxine Beneba Clarke - activity sheets

A timely, powerful and much-needed picture book exploring the background to the Black Lives Matter movement for young children.

A beautifully illustrated and poignant picture book about the Black Lives Matter movement – it's deep history, background and meaning – as well as a focus on the… read more

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The Strangeworlds Travel Agency – Teacher Resources and Book Trailer

Escape to new worlds with The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, a magical adventure series for children aged 9+!

Hachette Children's Group have created a teacher resource pack that is bursting with classroom ideas and cross-curricular activities for KS2, comprising themes of travel, world… read more

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