How does it work?
Free delivery of books to your door
Return the books in your prepaid envelope, and we'll send you some more!
Feel the Reading Chest love
Read the latest feedback from the parents (and children!) learning to read with us!
See All FeedbackErin B
September 8, 2025
Great service - really good selection of books and great to help keep the children reading over the summer holidays.
Karen T
July 30, 2025
Reading Chest has been great to encourage regular reading. The books are all in very good condition and we have enjoyed the sticker charts!
How to find the right book band for your child!
Reading Chest has a vast selection of reading books, which are used in schools across the UK. These are carefully graded by reading levels known as book bands. Our simple guide will help you pick the right band for your child:
Featured Books: Spooky Reads
Explore a spooky selection of slightly scary but super fun stories to enjoy in the lead-up to Halloween.
Our latest news, tips, and advice
Read what's happening with Reading Chest, along with advice on how to help your child on their reading journey.
Read Our BlogSpooky Stories and Reading Fun This Halloween
October 24, 2025
Halloween is such a thrilling time of year for children — full of imagination, creativity, and just the right amount of spooky fun! Between the costumes, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating, it’s also the perfect chance to add a sprinkle of...
World Teachers’ Day: Thanking the Teachers Who Spark a Love of Reading
October 3, 2025
World Teachers’ Day (5 October) is the perfect time to celebrate the incredible teachers who help shape young minds — and hearts. Among the many things they teach, one of the greatest gifts they give is a love of reading....
Celebrate Black History Month: Explore Stories of Courage and Culture
October 1, 2025
Black History Month is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, learn, and reflect. It’s a time to shine a light on the stories, achievements, and history of Black individuals and communities — and to help children understand the importance of diversity,...
Celebrate Libraries Week: Discover, Read and Imagine Together
September 29, 2025
It’s Libraries Week – the perfect excuse (as if we needed one!) to celebrate one of the best inventions ever: the library. Whether it’s the smell of well-loved pages, the excitement of finding a new story, or the quiet magic...
Cosy Up With Reading Chest This Autumn
September 18, 2025
September means new shoes, fresh pencil cases… and the return of the school run (deep breath!). It’s also the perfect moment to set good habits for the year ahead. Reading regularly at home can give children a real boost as...






