'Glorious! One of those books that simply makes you happy!' – Lu Fraser, author of The Littlest Yak
The hilarious sequel to the bestselling picture book I Really, Really Need a Wee, by dynamic duo Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie, will not disappoint fans of this cute and curious Bush… read more
To The Other Side is a powerful and timely picture book about two refugee children who leave their home in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding.
A young boy and his older sister have left home to play a game…. read more
Explore the themes of grief, family, poetry and creativity with these learning resources for Rachel Faturoti’s glorious debut, Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts.
Suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
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_Grief let the monsters in. Finding her voice will banish… read more
An unforgettable journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human. The incredible Newbery Medal-winning novel from Donna Barba Higuera.
"Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes – truly a beautiful cuento."- NEW YORK TIMES
_Había una… read more
Cressida Cowell is the former Waterstones Children’s Laureate and the bestselling author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon and The Wizards of Once series. Discover the magic of Cressida Cowell with fantastical classroom display materials and teaching resource packs, perfect for… read more
Join the adventure club this summer and embark on the journey of a lifetime.
Instil a love of reading and adventure with your class with this fantastic series by much-loved author Jess Butterworth – writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings. Journey to Nepal to meet… read more
An unforgettable, heartfelt story about life with OCD and the unique power of friendship, from inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark and The Goldfish Boy.
New town, new school, but the bully is in Ben’s… read more
Big Book of Boats by Luogo comune, translated from Italian by Catherine Bruzzone
Get ready to set sail!
Embark on a voyage of discovery across the seven seas – and learn all there is to know about boats.
In this fascinating non-fiction book, Italian artist Luogo Comune's charming… read more
Clementine Florentine is an illustrated comedy for 8-12 year olds with a strong female protagonist who has a talent for poetry and a passion for Custard Creams.
In an ingenious reverse 'Parent Trap', Clementine and her school nemesis Callum, have to work together to break Clem's dad and… read more
About the Book
Leaplings, children born on the 29th of February, are very rare. Rarer still are Leaplings with The Gift – the ability to leap through time. Elle Bíbi-Imbelé Ifíè has The Gift, but she’s never used it. Until now.
On her twelfth birthday, Elle and her best friend Big Ben travel… read more
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
Teachers, librarians, kids' club leaders – gather round!
In "Chicken House’s Schools’ Hub":https://www.chickenhousebooks.com/schools/ you'll find educational resources that sit alongside their brilliant books and align with the Key Stage 2 and 3 curriculums.
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