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Skellig 25th anniversary - activity pack and animation

The bestselling story of love, loss and hope. This modern classic is now illustrated by Tom de Freston for the first time in a hardback 25th anniversary edition.

About the book

Michael was looking forward to a new start. But now his baby sister is ill and Dr Death has come to call. With… read more

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Bumble and Snug - activity pack

Join Bumble and Snug for a series of epic adventures about little monsters with BIG feelings, in these brilliantly funny graphic novels created by Mark Bradley. They are the perfect introduction to graphic novels for newly independent readers aged 5+ and fans of Bunny vs Monkey. read more

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InvestiGators by John Patrick Green - Activity Booklet

Crack the case with the InvestiGators!

A hilarious, full-colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man.

‘If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators… read more

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OwnVoices: Diverse Reading List

As part of the Teachers' Reading Challenge 2023, our partners at the Open University have put together this list of ‘Own Voices’, a selection of picture books where the identity of the main characters matches that of the authors. This can help you discover authentic stories told in new and… read more

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2023 Teachers Reading Challenge Diary

Have you signed up for our 2023 Teachers' Reading Challenge?

This is an exciting opportunity for school, library and other education staff to broaden and deepen their knowledge of children's books and develop their understanding of reading for pleasure pedagogy.

Run by The Reading Agency,… read more

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Monster Fun - Create A Comic Competition

Our friends at Rebellion have a monstrously fun competition for children this summer!

This Summer, <b>MONSTER FUN</b> – the fang-tastic children’s comic – is running a huge <b>DRAW A MONSTER COMPETITION</b>, where the winner could see their monster inside a future issue!

Children aged up to… read more

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Magic Faces Activity Pack

The magic face paints have transformed Austin, Alanna and sausage dog Ozzy into superheroes! When two supervillains, Foul Prune and Brains, swoop into the busy City Museum in a flying machine, they steal a priceless gem and Austin and Alanna narrowly escape being hit with their Freeze Ray. Alanna… read more

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The Reading Agency’s July booklist – Turning the Page (historical)

The Council for British Archaeology run the UK’s biggest celebration of archaeology called the "Festival of Archaeology":https://bit.ly/3NDO1G8 which is held from 15-30 July. We also know that historical books are incredibly popular with readers, so we have picked 12 brilliant books that share… read more

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Jamie by L.D. Lapinski - teaching resources

Celebrate with PRIDE Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn't think you fit anywhere. Jamie is perfect for children aged 9+ and for celebrating PRIDE Month, Non-Binary… read more

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Teachers' Reading Challenge Comms Toolkit

School and library staff, as well as our partner organisations, can use this toolkit as guidance to promoting the Teachers' Reading Challenge. read more

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Lily Grim – teaching resources and activity

The city of Undone is a dark and dangerous place to live, especially if you’re an Other…

Lily Grim's life is a mystery.

She has lived with her guardian Gabriel, in their rundown second-hand shop in the City of Undone, for as long as she can remember.

For years, the city-dwellers have… read more

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