All about the Time to Read book pack 2019: The Cave

Packed full of laugh-out-loud moments, brilliant illustrations and featuring a wiggly worm on nearly every page, we think you'll love our new Time to Read book.

The Cave Illustration © Rob Hodgson 2017

From September 2019, schools across England will receive copies of The Cave by Rob Hodgson in a special Time to Read pack for each of their Reception pupils.

That's 700,000 copies!

Through our Time to Read programme, we want to make sure that every Reception pupil in England has their own book to treasure and share with their family at home.

We hope your child will love The Cave, a fantastic story about a sneaky wolf and a mysterious cave-dwelling creature. This picture book shows us that things aren't always what they seem, and life can be full of surprises!

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How to get hold of The Cave

The Cave will arrive at schools between early September and the end of October 2019. Children can take the unopened pack home to share with their parents and carers.

Are you a teacher or home educator?

Everything you need to know about Time to Read as a practitioner: from what's inside the free book packs to resources to share at school or home.

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Fun activities to try

Make your own Little Monkey

Get creative and make paper plate monkeys!
Help tell the Little Monkey story

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Make banana bread

Why not talk about the Little Monkey book while you cook?

Get creative

Teacher tips

Make the most of Little Monkey in your classroom

Why not try out some of these top tips to bring the story to life?

See all of our resources

Posters to use

Time to Read 2018 poster

Poster to use around your school or library.
Time to Read 2018 event poster

Poster for you to advertise your own events to celebrate Time to Read.