09 July 2015
Chatterbooks Champions book extracts
Get a sneak peek of the latest books by our wonderful and brilliant Chatterbooks Champions, including Tom Palmer, Guy Bass and Elen Caldecott.
15 June 2015
Compton Valance Chatterbooks activity pack
Meet Compton Valance and his best friend Bryan Nylon, and join them in their mind-boggling time-travel adventures – all begun because they left a cheese-and-pickled-egg sandwich in a lunchbox for thirteen weeks! This pack gives information and tasters from the...
15 June 2015
Matt Brown video
Summer Reading Challenge Author of the Month Matt Brown talks Compton Valance
12 June 2015
How to start a reading group
Here are some tips we’ve collected from experts on how to start a reading group. Remember to check Reading Groups for Everyone for the latest news and offers. 1. The ideal group size is between eight and ten, this is...
05 June 2015
Summer Reading Challenge Mythical Maze 2014 - Headline Results
Here are the national participation results and regional breakdowns for Mythical Maze, the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge.
05 June 2015
Summer Reading Challenge Mythical Maze 2014 - Full Report
Here are the summary findings and a regional breakdown of results for the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge.
04 June 2015
Lottery Boy reading guide
Find out about Lottery Boy and it’s author Michael Byrne in this great reading guide. Includes discussion topics and questions from the author.
01 June 2015
The Great Outdoors Chatterbooks activity pack
The themes in The Great Outdoors Chatterbooks activity pack include outdoor activities and adventures: gardening, camping, hiking, sport, picnics; nature and wildlife; exploring new places and environments; enjoying, sharing and making the most of the world we live in. Something...
14 May 2015
Interactiver prescriber leaflet - Reading Well Books on Prescription for common mental health conditions
A digital version of the user leaflet for Reading Well Books on Prescription for common mental health conditions. The prescriber can digitally select titles from the list, then print the leaflet. The leaflet also provides information about how the scheme works,...
01 May 2015
Inspiring Art Chatterbooks activity pack
Here’s a Chatterbooks pack full of books and ideas about art –to inspire your groups in their reading and talking about and enjoyment of art, and in being artists themselves.
28 April 2015
Step by step: draw a leopard
An easy, step-by-step activity sheet teaching children how to draw a leopard. Perfect for arty Chatterbooks sessions!
28 April 2015
David Wiesner discussion guide
Delve into David Wiesner’s book Art and Max with your Chatterbooks group using these discussion points.
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.
