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8 books for kids who don't like books 12/05/2022
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What to Read After... The Treehouse books by Terry Denton and Andy Griffiths 11/05/2022
Finished the Treehouse books and looking for your next dose of silliness? Here's our pi...
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Meet five women whose contribution to astronomy and science was out of this world 09/05/2022
Author and space enthusiastic Annaliese Avery wants everyone to know the names of these...
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- There's nothing quite like a book at bedtime - and to celebrate #Pyjamarama, we put together a list of some of our favourite soothing stories! Even thinking about these adorable books is enough to make us... 😴 https://t.co/QBYSCDNyOs Pic: Angela Brooksbank https://t.co/h6EWoo2PjQ 2 hours ago
- We love sharing stories with 3-year-olds - they can start to follow slightly longer tales, and might even retell you some of their favourites! Here's our list of books that are perfect for enjoying together: https://t.co/K3116fcWOm Pic: Sophy Henn https://t.co/hmVH5cuJG1 3 hours ago
- Secondary schools! Have you registered for #MyBookbuzz yet? It's an awesome way to get your Year 7/8s excited about reading - and if you sign up before Friday, you'll be able to take advantage of our Early Bird offer, too! https://t.co/60k68KIrz5 https://t.co/45ARy8rbcu 4 hours ago