Free eBooks to share this holiday
Develop key reading skills during the holidays with these winter-themed eBooks for ages 4–7, chosen from Oxford Owl’s free eBook library.
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Category: Books
Countdown to Christmas with Winnie and Wilbur
Christmas is coming! Join Winnie and Wilbur on their festive escapades with these magical activities and books.
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Book of the Month: 12 Books of Christmas
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Our 12 Books of Christmas competition is back! Win 12 festive books, including Christmas classics and new books featuring much-loved characters like Isadora Moon.
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Book of the month: Oxford Roald Dahl Thesaurus
Find out about our phizz-whizzing Roald Dahl thesaurus, full of all the words you need for magic, marvels, and mischief, and enter our limerick-writing competition!
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What inspired The Demon Headmaster?
Gillian Cross’s unforgettable Demon Headmaster series is being launched as a brand-new television series on CBBC. We asked her where the idea for her villainous character came from.
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Book of the Month: Halloween Spooktacular
It’s that time of year when things go bump in the night! To celebrate, we’ve got not just one Book of the Month, but a selection of spell-binding stories to share with you, including a brand-new Isadora Moon book. Win a spooktacular Halloween book bundle! We’re offering your child the chance to win six magical … Read more
Roald Dahl Day 2019: 13 Words of Bravery
To celebrate Roald Dahl Day, Oxford University Press has released its 13 Words of Bravery, which reflect how children write about bravery and empowerment.
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Book of the month: Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue
Meet Kitty and her faithful cat crew in a brand-new series of adventures. Enter our competition to win a free copy!
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Carry on reading aloud: the benefits of sharing books with older children
Few things are more important than reading aloud to our children. James Clements gives his advice on how to keep your child reading aloud, even after they are reading independently.
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Books to help your child understand loss and grief
Ben Davis has compiled his list of recommended reads for helping your child process loss and grief.
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