Book of the Month: The Cosmic Atlas of Alfie Fleet
By Martin Howard and Chris Mould, this space-faring adventure is smart and hilarious. Get set for the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy for kids! Ideal for sci-fi lovers aged 9 and up.
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Eggcellent books to read this Easter
Delve into these cracking reads for ages 0–9, and celebrate Easter with rabbits, chicks, eggs and (most importantly) lots and lots of chocolate! Don’t miss our free activities for Easter drawing, colouring in, and more.
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Living in the shadows: how a teenager with erythropoietic porphyria inspired Ali Sparkes’ book Night Walker
Night Walker is inspired by the incredible true story of 18-year-old Sam Taylor. On the surface, Sam leads the life of a typical teenager, but Sam experiences the world very differently to most of us. He has erythropoietic porphyria, or EPP.
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Why does your child need a dictionary?
Dictionaries are great for developing your child’s vocabulary, but not just any will do. Publisher Sam Armstrong explains how Oxford Children’s Dictionaries can support your child.
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Book of the Month: My Best Short Story in 500 Words
Discover the perfect write-in notebook to help your child craft their best story in 500 words – ideal if they’re planning to enter the 500 Words competition. Perfect for budding authors aged 7–10.
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Stories from the road less travelled – children’s books that celebrate diversity
Every child deserves to see lives like their own represented in powerful stories. Cerrie Burnell shares her favourite children’s books that celebrate diversity.
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Book of the Month: The Girl with the Shark’s Teeth
When her mother goes missing, Minnow must follow the call of the Wild Deep in search of answers and journey to a hidden world where fairytales become reality. Ideal for fans of fantasy and magic aged 9–12.
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How to choose a book for ages 7–11
Literacy adviser and ex-librarian Beverley Humphrey offers her expert advice on how you can help choose the right book for your 7–11 year old.
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How to choose a book for ages 3–7
Children’s librarian Greta Paterson shares her 5 top tips for choosing books for 3–7 year olds.
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Reading in a winter wonderland
The evenings are growing darker and the air is becoming crisper. Winter is here. What better way to take shelter from the cold than curled up with a good book? So, here’s a collection of wintery book recommendations from James Clements.
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