17 April 2015
James Patterson activity pack
This special James Patterson pack is full of fun activities for Chatterbooks groups: write your own comic, design your own cut-out bookmark, crosswords puzzles and much more!
14 April 2015
Overview of the 20 books for 2015 - Reading Well Mood-boosting Books
We’ve worked with Macmillan Cancer Support to involve people who have been affected by cancer in selecting Mood-boosting Books. This guide provides detailed information about each of the titles, including available formats, publisher and publication date.
02 April 2015
Classic children's books - Chatterbooks activity pack
In this Chatterbooks pack we offer a list of some favourite children’s book classics and ask ‘What do you think is a classic book?’ You will find discussion and activity ideas relating to the books in our pack, and a...
01 April 2015
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Write Your Own Storybook activity sheets
We have two activity sheets for you to download from Usborne’s creative book Write Your Own Storybook. Perfect for Chatterbooks children’s reading clubs.
27 March 2015
A Whisper of Wolves Chatterbooks activity pack
A Whisper of Wolves is the first title in an exciting new 4-part fantasy series, Guardians of the Wild, by début author Kris Humphrey. It’s especially for young pre-teen readers – an adventure encompassing animal companionship, courage, and protection of...
19 March 2015
National Reading Group Day 2015 logo
This year National Reading Group Day takes place on Saturday 20 June. Download the logo to join in the celebrations.
27 February 2015
Shakespeare Chatterbooks activity pack
Hark! Here is a special Chatterbooks activity pack for Shakespeare Week 2015 – Celebrate in Libraries with details of books for young people about Shakespeare, and retellings of his plays, plus ideas for discussion and fun activities.
20 February 2015
My Heart and Other Black Holes - Reading Group Guide
Aysel and Roman are practically strangers, but they’ve been drawn into an unthinkable partnership. In a month’s time, they plan to commit suicide – together. Aysel knows why she wants to die: being the daughter of a murderer doesn’t equal normal,...
05 February 2015
Green is Best Chatterbooks activity pack
This is an activity pack about all kinds of things Green. It has green men and green creatures, and explores the colour green – but it is especially about learning and caring about the world we live in.
04 February 2015
Gobstoppers Chatterbooks activity pack
Want books that make you laugh? Here are four great books in Macmillan’s Gobstoppers collection which were new in 2015, plus ideas for activities in your Chatterbooks reading group.
03 February 2015
13 Storey Treehouse poster
Andy and Terry need help finishing their treehouse! Print out this poster to help them complete their amazing 13 storey treehouse.
01 February 2015
Book list - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
A list of the 25 Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia titles.
30 January 2015
Prescriber leaflet - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
This leaflet provides health professionals with information about Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia, including: Who is it for? How does it work? Who can recommend books? Why use the scheme? Why are public libraries important? Available resources Hard-copy versions of the leaflet can also...
25 January 2015
Prescriber handbook - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
A guide to the Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia scheme for health professionals.
25 January 2015
Health professionals FAQ - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
Answers to health professionals’ frequently asked questions about Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia.
23 January 2015
Evidence base - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
An overview of the evidence base for Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia, examining the need, policy framework and value of the scheme and public libraries.
23 January 2015
Guess How Much I Love You storytime kit
It’s twenty years since the publication of Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, one of the world’s bestselling and best loved picture books. Walker have put together this brilliant storytime kit for libraries to...
23 January 2015
Making the most of your book - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
This guide, prepared by Dr Deirdre Bonner, provides an introduction to the Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia scheme, and how to make the most of the books.
21 January 2015
Commissioning guidelines - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
This document provides information about Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia. It includes case studies showing how libraries can work with public health to deliver the scheme.
21 January 2015
Plasma screen artwork - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
Artwork promoting the Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia, which can be used on plasma screens in libraries and GP surgeries.
21 January 2015
Interactive user leaflet - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
A digital version of the user leaflet for Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia. The prescriber can digitally select titles from the list, then print the leaflet. The leaflet also provides information about how the scheme works, resources available in...
21 January 2015
Overview of the books - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
A detailed overview of the titles on the Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia list, including background information, formats, publisher details and publication dates.
21 January 2015
Recommended reading form - Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
This form can be used by health professionals to recommend titles from the Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia list.
19 January 2015
World Book Day 2015 Chatterbooks activity pack
Here’s our 2015 World Book Day Chatterbooks activity pack. It includes tips for running Chatterbooks children’s reading clubs, and ideas for a special World Book Day session. Look out for our new World Book Day activity pack coming in 2016.
13 January 2015
Alien Invasion Chatterbooks activity pack
In this Chatterbooks Alien Invasion pack are stories about other beings and other worlds – and about how this earth might seem to travellers from other planets! An activity pack filled with out-of-this-world fun for your Chatterbooks groups to read...
01 December 2014
Winter Wonderland Chatterbooks activity pack
Looking for ideas to use with children in your Chatterbooks reading groups in December? Here’s our amazing Winter Wonderland activity pack filled with fantastic wintry children’s books, and all kinds of fun activities to keep you warm in the cold....
07 November 2014
Info Challenge Chatterbooks activity pack
November 7 is National Non-Fiction Day and to celebrate we’ve created an amazing info challenge activity pack filled with all kinds of wild and crazy (and true!) information. The pack is bursting with activities guaranteed to boggle your mind with...
01 November 2014
World of Norm Chatterbooks activity pack
Here is our Chatterbooks activity pack all about the wonderful (if maybe at times unfair) World of Norm by Jonathan Meres.
24 October 2014
Summer Reading Challenge Creepy House 2013 results - Full Report
Over 800,000 children took part in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge in libraries. Here is the full evaluation report, which includes the summary findings, regional breakdown along with separate reports about Summer Reading Challenge volunteering and our pilot with Arts Award...
24 October 2014
Summer Reading Challenge Creepy House 2013 results - Summary Findings
Over 800,000 children took part in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge in libraries, a 9% increase on participation on 2012. Here are the summary findings from the 2013 evaluation report.
