19 July 2022
'PESTS' Teaching Resources
In this resource pack for KS2 Teachers, you will find a range of activities for subjects including creative writing, drama, art, design & technology, and PSHE, linking to the three books in the PESTS series. About the Books When the lights...
19 July 2022
'PESTS' Activity Trail
Create an adventure in your own back garden this summer with this Activity Trail pack. Print out the PESTS, hide them wherever you want and see who can find the most of them. About the Book Meet Stix, the tiny but...
19 July 2022
'PESTS' Activity Pack
Create your own PEST party, test your knowledge and draw your dream pizza with this activity pack celebrating the must-read, madcap new series from the creator of ‘Diary of Pig’. About the Book Meet Stix, the tiny but heroic mouse who might...
19 July 2022
'The Dragon in the Bookshop' Teachers' Notes
Use these Teachers’ Notes for ‘The Dragon in the Bookshop’ to help guide conversation in your classroom about the book and further discuss the themes. About the Book The Dragon in the Bookshopby Ewa Jozefkowicz An old Polish city fizzes with fear. The...
19 July 2022
'How to Catch a Rainbow' Teachers Notes
Explore the themes of ‘How to Catch a Rainbow’ with your Year One, Reception or Early Years class with these Teachers Notes from Oxford Children’s Books. Includes activities for whole class and smaller groups, all linked to the National Curriculum. About...
19 July 2022
'How to Catch a Rainbow' Activity Sheets
Explore all the colours of the rainbow with this activity sheet and colouring in sheet. About the Book Freya loves rainbows. She loves their bright colours and their curvy shape. More than anything, she wishes she has one of her very own....
19 July 2022
'Bee Active' Activity Pack
Helping our planet can feel overwhelming at times, but every little action really does count, especially when lots of people join in. Just look at the busy bees and other pollinators for proof of what can be achieved. Together, these...
19 July 2022
Roy of the Rovers Virtual Assembly
To kick off your summer, Rebellion Publishing and award-winning Children’s book author Tom Palmer invite you to join them in a fun and free assembly celebrating the fantastic football book series, Roy of the Rovers! With the series now spanning sixteen...
17 July 2022
Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival - digital pack
Bloomsbury Children’s Books has created an activity pack to promote Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series, including the latest title, Milo’s Monster! Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for talking about mental and emotional health, positive self-image,...
16 July 2022
Ready for Spaghetti: Funny Poems for Funny Kids Library Event Pack
Fizzing with rhythm, energy and laughter, the 30 poems in Ready for Spaghetti delight in the details of children’s daily routines. Full of affectionate observations of young children, which are beautifully continued in Polly Dunbar’s warm-hearted pictures, Michael Rosen’s poems...
15 July 2022
The Reading Agency's July Booklist for Adults - Friendship
To mark World Friendship Day, also known as International Day of Friendship which takes place on 30 July this year, we have compiled a booklist focusing specifically on books written about friendship. Tell us what you think about these books or...
15 July 2022
The Reading Agency's September Booklist for Adults - International Translation Day
Every 30 September, English PEN hosts a programme of talks, workshops and networking opportunities for literary translators, in celebration of International Translation Day. To help you celebrate the best in translated fiction and international authors, we have created a booklist...
15 July 2022
The Reading Agency's August Booklist for Children & Young People - Escape with a Book
As lots of people head off on their holidays, we selected books that can transport a reader somewhere else even if they’re not going away. From picking up plastic pollution on a Caribbean Island to rural Ireland to Memphis, we...
15 July 2022
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UKRAINIAN Gadgeteers: Children's Certificate
Download this Ukrainian certificate to reward children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022, Gadgeteers! Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge...
15 July 2022
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UKRAINIAN Gadgeteers: Invitation
Download this printable invitation for the Summer Reading Challenge 2022! Please note: the front and back of the invitation are supplied as separate PDFs within the folder. There are English, Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh versions of this resource available via the...
15 July 2022
Gadgeteers: Printable A4 Poster (Ukrainian)
Download and print this A4 poster and spread the word about Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022! All illustrations are by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022.
14 July 2022
The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures by Jodie Lancet-Grant and Lydia Corry - digital pack
Unicorns with tummy trouble. Dragons with broken wings. Sneezy centaurs and mermaids with measles. Everyone in town knows just who to see when they are feeling poorly: Ava and her dads, The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures. Well, Ava isn’t a...
13 July 2022
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WELSH Gadgeteers: Treasure Hunt Activity Sheet
This activity sheet pairs with the printed Gadgeteers treasure hunt cards. Libraries can download this sheet in colour and in black & white by clicking on the link below. Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See the...
13 July 2022
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WELSH Gadgeteers: Printable Treasure Hunt Characters
Libraries can download these printable treasure hunt character cards to use in ‘Gadgeteers’ activities! A matching activity sheet for children is available via the link below. Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See the link below for the...
08 July 2022
Summer of Fun assets (WALES ONLY)
WALES ONLY Download assets to promote Summer of Fun branded activities in your libraries. Assets are available in both English and Welsh, but should only be used by Welsh libraries participating in the Welsh Government funded campaign. Please note: this is a locked...
07 July 2022
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WELSH Gadgeteers: Puzzles Activity Sheet
Download these fun Welsh-language Gadgeteers themed puzzle activity sheets for children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022. This download also includes an answer sheet. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge...
07 July 2022
WELSH Gadgeteers: Family Favourites Activity Booklet
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about science and innovation, seeking to spark children’s curiosity about the world around them – a great theme to inspire readers of all ages. This Welsh-language activity sheet enables you to keep a record...
07 July 2022
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WELSH Gadgeteers: Reader Review Bookmarks
Download and print these reader review bookmarks for Gadgeteers participants to fill in! This resource is available in colour and in black & white. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Libraries...
07 July 2022
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WELSH Gadgeteers: Recommend to a Friend Bookmarks
Children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge can colour in these Gadgeteers bookmarks and fill them out to recommend books to friends. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Libraries...
07 July 2022
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WELSH Gadgeteers: Children's Certificates
Download these Welsh-language certificates to reward children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022, Gadgeteers! This folder includes: - Standard certificate - Mini Challenge certificate - Special achievement certificate - Schools achievement certificate (including an adaptable version for number of pupils) Please note: this is...
07 July 2022
Read Between the Lies by Malcolm Duffy - Teachers' Resources
Two very different boys, one new family, a shared struggle and a big secret. Tommy is talented, cool, a young offender, and dyslexic. Ryan is smart, uncool, well-behaved, and dyslexic. The two develop an unlikely friendship. As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret...
07 July 2022
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WELSH Gadgeteers: Name Tags
Librarians can download these Gadgeteers-themed badges in Welsh to use for the Summer Reading Challenge 2022! This resource contains name tag templates in colour and in black & white. Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See the...
07 July 2022
WELSH Gadgeteers: Schools Invite Activity Sheet
Children can get creative with this A4 invitation. Download and print the invitation, and encourage children to complete the activity and invite their friends and family to come along with them to the library this summer. Please note, this is the...
07 July 2022
WELSH Gadgeteers: Empty Middle Poster
Download this empty middle ‘Gadgeteers’ poster and use it to promote this year’s Summer Reading Challenge by adding your information in the middle. Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this resource. See the link below for the English-language version.
06 July 2022
Gadgeteers Book Discussion Prompts
These book discussion prompts can be used to help children talk about their Summer Reading Challenge books with library staff, volunteers, teachers or at home. Adjust your print menu settings to print multiple cards on one page. Illustrations by Julian Beresford and...
