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'The Times' newspaper-style series
Sunday, October 20, 2019
If you're running a reporter's club, looking for examples of non-chronological reports, or simply trying to hook in reluctant readers, then The Times books by Stella Gurney, illustrated by Matthew Hodson and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books, could be just what you need.
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Early Skills in Reading and Listening
Sunday, October 20, 2019
A new series of books focused on reading and listening skills aims to support young children in developing independent thinking skills and enthusiasm for reading. Find out more about the newly launched QED Essentials series.
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The Demon Headmaster returns...
Saturday, October 19, 2019
A whole new generation of children will get to meet the Demon Headmaster in a new television series now airing on CBBC and BBC i-Player, and you can watch children interviewing author Gillian Cross - prior to the new television series - via the links, below.
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One in eight schools has no library provision
Saturday, October 19, 2019
While nine in ten schools in England have a designated library space, that falls to 67% in Wales and 57% in Northern Ireland, according to research commissioned by the Great School Libraries (GSL) Campaign.
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National Poetry Day survey
Friday, October 11, 2019
The organisers of National Poetry Day want next year's event to be even better than this year - can you help with the following survey? See link, below.
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That's gross!
Friday, October 11, 2019
From blood-sucking bats to cannibal spiders and vomiting vultures, discover more about the weird and wonderful world of gross animals in this brilliant new book - A GIANT DOSE OF GROSS - by ANDY SEED.
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Greek gods and the golden touch!
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Look out for a flying horse, an Ancient Greek army (or two), a horse with a surprise and a king with the golden touch in these hilarious retellings of the Greek myths by PAMELA BUTCHART!
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Celebrate poetry with ReadingZone Live
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Looking for a fabulous poetry event to share with children on National Poetry Day? Here is our ReadingZone Live event with Michaela Morgan, which you can watch online, followed by ideas for children to write their own poem on the theme of 'Truth'.
