Children’s librarian Greta Paterson shares her 5 top tips for choosing books for 3–7 year olds.
How to choose a book for ages 3–7
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Preparing for parents’ evening
Parents’ evenings are a very important part of the relationship you develop with your child’s school and teacher. Find out how to get the most out of them.
Book of the Month: The Wild
Win a free copy of The Wild, a lyrical modern fable with a hopeful message about how our environment needs us just as much as we need it. Suitable for 3+ (November 2023)
Spelling Spotlight: when to use ‘ize’ and ‘ise’
It might seem strange to spell the same word differently. Is it -ise or -ize at the end? Which is right? Is it American or English? Find out here!
Book of the Month: Thunderboots
Win a free copy of Thunderboots, a fun story about a little girl who realises that what makes her different is also what makes her unique! Suitable for 3+ (October 2023)
Half-term and Halloween activities for kids this Autumn
Looking for fun things to do with the kids this half-term? We’ve created a list of easy crafts, Halloween games and more.
Inspire your child’s creative side with the BBC 500 Words Competition 2023!
Inspire your child’s imagination with the BBC 500 Words competition 2023 – a creative writing competition for 5 to 11 year olds, run in association with Oxford University Press.
Book of the Month: Amazing Animal Tales, Little Monkey and Tiny Tadpole
Win copies of Amazing Animal Tales: Little Monkey and Tiny Tadpole, for little animal lovers. Suitable for children aged 2+ (September 2023)
4 tips to inspire children’s creative writing
Coming up with a great story idea can be tricky, so we’ve gathered together four fun activities to inspire your child’s creative writing as we celebrate creativity and imagination this September.
Summer reading 2023: Read anywhere and everywhere you can this summer!
From island adventures to stories about twin detectives, here’s our list of favourite children’s books to read this summer.
Book of the Month: Isadora Moon, The Summer Fun Activity Book
Win copies of Isadora Moon: The Summer Fun Activity Book, perfect for fans of Harriet Muncaster’s characters. Suitable for children aged 5-8 (June 2023)
Book of the Month: The Earth’s Immense Oceans
Win copies of The Earth’s Immense Oceans, packed full of clear and entertaining explanations. Suitable for children aged 9+ (May 2023)