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A little history of libraries and why they matter 25/09/2018
Author Piers Torday explains why libraries are so important for these times and our chi...
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The Dam: a celebration of music and place by David Almond and Levi Pinfold 25/09/2018
You can almost hear the instruments playing while you read this beautiful book about a ...
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach 3.4 million children across the UK with books, resources and support.
What we do
New books we love
Our favourite reads of the month
We review lots of new books every month, and here's where you can find the ones we liked best of all.
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Looking for the best book for an older child? Take a look at our booklists. We may well have the answer - just see for yourself.
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Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends.
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Reading tips
Get advice on reading to children, encouraging older children to read and engaging relu...
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Make a regular donation
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BookTrust Cymru
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Bookstart
Bookstart gifts free books to all children at two key ages before school to help families read together every day and inspire children to develop a love of books and reading.
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School Library Pack
Get free books for your library: sign up for over 40 books for Year 7 students.
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Bookbuzz
Participating Year 7 and 8 students can choose a book to keep from 17 titles, selected by experts. What will they go for?
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Time to Read for Reception pupils
A free book is coming their way! What every teacher and home educator in England needs to know this autumn.
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