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Summer reading for kids: recommended books

Jul 18, 2022

From island adventures to stories about twin detectives, here’s our list of favourite children’s books to read this summer.

Animal Themed Picture Book Ideas

Jul 14, 2022

Lots of animal themed picture book ideas for you and your child to enjoy this summer, with our top recommendations for ages 2+.

Easter Holiday Reads

Mar 22, 2022

Springtime reads for you and your child to enjoy this Easter holiday, with a selection of titles suitable for age 2-7!

Oxford Levels: How to support your 7–11-year-old’s reading development

Jul 10, 2020

Find out how Oxford Levels and levelled readers can support and develop your child’s reading skills even after they’ve learned how to read.

Not your typical books for boys

Apr 30, 2020

An alternative list of recommended books for boys. Perfect for boys who are looking to read about something other than football or jokes about bottoms!

Learning to read in Reception

Dec 2, 2019

Find out what sort of books to expect to come home in your child’s book bag, and get top tips on how best to support your child.

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Great books to get boys reading

Aug 19, 2019

John Dougherty shares his top picks for books to encourage and inspire your son to read.

Carry on reading aloud: the benefits of sharing books with older children

Aug 5, 2019

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.