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Ahoy matey! Bringing Talk Like a Pirate Day to life with reading activities
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Ahoy matey! Bringing Talk Like a Pirate Day to life with reading activities

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Whizzpopping ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day
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Whizzpopping ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day

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Stories that spark creativity: fun ways to mix reading and art for Children’s Art Week
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Stories that spark creativity: fun ways to mix reading and art for Children’s Art Week

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National Writing Day: using reading to spark children’s writing
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National Writing Day: using reading to spark children’s writing

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Make Father’s Day about stories, not just socks
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Make Father’s Day about stories, not just socks

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Making the most of the May half-term holidays: reading activities for children
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Making the most of the May half-term holidays: reading activities for children

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Reading and mental health: supporting children’s wellbeing
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Reading and mental health: supporting children’s wellbeing

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Share a Story Month: the magic of reading together
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Share a Story Month: the magic of reading together

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National Walking Month: bringing books along on adventures
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National Walking Month: bringing books along on adventures

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Celebrating Mother’s Day: making memories with reading
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Celebrating Mother’s Day: making memories with reading

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Non-Fiction November: celebrating curious minds
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Non-Fiction November: celebrating curious minds

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