Christmas is about giving and sharing – that’s why we’ll be giving away our 12 books of Christmas to one lucky winner! Read on to discover which fabulous festive books are up for grabs. You’ll find 12 free gifts, including activities, recipes and book extracts. To enter the competition, all you need to do is … Read more
The evenings are growing darker and the air is becoming colder and crisper. Winter is on its way. What better way to take shelter from the weather than curled up with a good book? When I was a primary teacher, carving out some time every day to read a book aloud was crucial. Aside from … Read more
Christmas is coming, and everyone’s favourite witch and her furry feline friend are ready to celebrate! We’ve assembled some of Winnie and Wilbur’s finest festive treats to get you and your child excited for the holidays. So settle down in front of the fire, grab a hot chocolate, and join the pair on their madcap … Read more
If I were in charge of education, reading for pleasure would be at the heart of the curriculum. All the evidence suggests that the benefits are huge and wide-ranging, both educationally and personally. Plus, it’s fun, and I do think that school should be fun. Sadly, the evidence also suggests that boys read for pleasure … Read more
Isadora Moon Makes Winter Magic By Harriet Muncaster Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora Moon is back in a glittering new adventure,
Embrace Halloween with our recommended spooky reads for 9–11 year olds, including Flood and Fang, The Dark is Rising and Uncle Montague’s Tales of Terror. Please note: all book links lead to more information on Amazon.co.uk Age 9+ A Series of Unfortunate Events Lemony Snicket The first in the series of books featuring the unfortunate … Read more
Super Frozen Magic Forest By Matty Long Winter is coming… Described as Tolkien for tots, this latest tale in the Super Happy Magic Forest series sees all frolicking halted by the freezing powers of the Snow Queen. Join our five brave, if a little unlikely, winter heroes (a unicorn, a mushroom, a faun, a fairy, … Read more
Man’s best friend takes the lead in these wonderful tales. Oh No, George! Chris Haughton Age: 3–5 | Oxford Level 4–5 George tries to do the right thing, but sometimes temptation is just too much for him. Join George as he attempts to exert some self-control in a gloriously funny story that will resonate with … Read more
An extra-usual talent Few writers have left such a gloriumptious legacy as Roald Dahl. His books continue to delight and inspire children (and adults) across the world, making lifelong impressions on readers through their wit, originality and underlying warmth. From the magical absurdism of James and the Giant Peach to the outrageous villainy of The … Read more
The Legend of Kevin By Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre Perfect for children aged 7–9 Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Kevin! Kevin is a roly-poly flying pony who finds himself blown a long way from home in a magical storm. Luckily for him, he lands on Max’s balcony, and together … Read more