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June 12, 2025 • 5 min read

Make Father’s Day about stories, not just socks

Make Father's Day special with reading. Book gift ideas, stories about dads, and ways to build reading traditions with the father figures in your child's life.

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June 11, 2025 • 2 min read

New! Printed certificates now included in your book packs

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May 23, 2025 • 6 min read

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

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May 12, 2025 • 5 min read

Reading and mental health: supporting children’s wellbeing

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May 6, 2025 • 5 min read

Share a Story Month: the magic of reading together

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April 30, 2025 • 5 min read

National Walking Month: bringing books along on adventures

Combine National Walking Month with reading. Audiobooks, outdoor literacy activities, and bringing books along on adventures.

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April 27, 2025 • 6 min read

Kickstart the summer term: boost your child’s reading at home

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April 23, 2025 • 3 min read

Celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday: bringing the bard into your child’s reading experience

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March 26, 2025 • 6 min read

Celebrating Mother’s Day: making memories with reading

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October 16, 2024 • 1 min read

Reading Chest is back!

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May 20, 2024 • 13 min read

What is phonics?

This friendly guide breaks phonics down into plain English so you can finally feel confident helping your child learn to read.

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