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.
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!
Read our book review of The Cave
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.
Time to Read in previous years
Book pack 2018: Little Monkey
Reception children went bananas for the 2018 free book – the funny and adorable Little Monkey.
Book pack 2017: The Bumblebear
In 2017, schools across England received a free book: The Bumblebear by Nadia Shireen.
Book pack 2016: Kitchen Disco
Shake your pips! In 2016, schools across England received Kitchen Disco by by Clare Foges and Al Murphy in a special Time to Read book pack.
Fun activities to try
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Make your own Little Monkey
Get crafting and create a paper-plate monkey inspired by the Time to Read book Little M...
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Help tell the Little Monkey story
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Make some yummy banana bread
Try out this banana bread recipe, inspired by the Time to Read book Little Monkey by Ma...
Teacher tips
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Make the most of Little Monkey in your classroom
Why not try out some of these top tips to bring the story to life?
Posters to use
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Time to Read 2018 poster
Poster to use around your school or library.
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Time to Read 2018 event poster
Poster for you to advertise your own events to celebrate Time to Read.
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