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November 29, 2025 • 5 min read

Christmas and advent reading traditions to make the season magical

Build cosy Christmas reading traditions with your child. Ideas for advent calendars, story nights, and keeping reading alive over the holidays.

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November 1, 2025 • 5 min read

Bright ideas for Bonfire Night: spark imagination through reading

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October 24, 2025 • 6 min read

Spooky stories and reading fun this Halloween

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October 3, 2025 • 8 min read

World Teachers’ Day: celebrating the teachers who spark a love of reading

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October 1, 2025 • 5 min read

Celebrate Black History Month: explore stories of courage and culture

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September 18, 2025 • 2 min read

Cosy up with Reading Chest this autumn

Settle into autumn with fresh stories, cosy bedtimes and book bands that grow with your child. We’ll keep your book pile topped up and their confidence shining.

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September 11, 2025 • 6 min read

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

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September 10, 2025 • 8 min read

Whizzpopping ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day

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June 29, 2025 • 5 min read

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

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June 11, 2025 • 2 min read

New! Printed certificates now included in your book packs

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May 12, 2025 • 5 min read

Reading and mental health: supporting children’s wellbeing

How reading helps children's wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week. Practical ideas and book suggestions for supporting emotional health.

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