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10 fantastic children's books featuring Jewish characters 24/02/2021
What We're Scared Of author Keren David highlights ten books which put Jewish children ...
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Meet The Tindims of Rubbish Island! Q&A with author Sally Gardner 23/02/2021
"Rubbish today is treasure tomorrow" - that's the Tindims' motto! We talk to author Sal...
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"Nothing stops me. Ever": How being diagnosed with hearing loss inspired Megan Rix to create a Deaf heroine 22/02/2021
Author Megan Rix explains how being diagnosed with hearing loss as an adult inspired he...
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach 3.9 million children across the UK with books, resources and support.
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Pyjamarama is back for 2021
Want a fun way to get children excited about reading, while raising money to make sure every child gets a bedtime story?
Pyjamarama is returning this year and will take place on Friday 14 May 2021. Find out more and sign up for your FREE fundraising and activity pack.
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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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BookTrust Cymru
Our work supports every family in Wales from their child’s first year of life right thr...
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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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Time to Read
How we're helping children and families get reading together
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Blue Peter Awards 2021
Explore the shortlisted titles for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2021
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Letterbox Club registration is open
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Keep up with Smriti
Every six months, BookTrust appoints a new Writer or Illustrator in Residence to give us their own unique perspective on the world of children's books. Smriti Halls is best known for picture books like I Love You Night and Day and Elephant in My Kitchen
- Do you include a book in your bedtime routine? Snuggling up with a story is a great way to help everyone wind down at the end of the day - here are some gorgeous tales to try if you're not sure what to read: https://t.co/CliiWRdCZ1 Pic: John Burningham https://t.co/8zNf5pZuvx 8 hours ago
- We might not be able to go on long train journeys right now, but we can join the star of Milo Imagines the World as he uses his trip to go on flights of fancy! We adore the new book from Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson - you could win a copy here: https://t.co/AVfxV5I20X https://t.co/ZIm0LrfT2y 8 hours ago
- 'Make sure your son knows he can talk to you about anything, and that you won't bite his head off or say he just needs to toughen up.' Puberty can be a really difficult time for boys, so here, Dr Ranj shares some top tips for parents: https://t.co/KQ8KXnNOAb https://t.co/FVwjCnqaDe 9 hours ago