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Just finished "The Inimitable Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse.

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Good to see others enjoying the same books as I do. I Have been reading Anne McCaffey's books for a long time and re-reading them, yes, they are that good. I am about to start reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - a group of friends meet weekly to investigate unsolved murders but get caught up in one themselves...

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Good to see others enjoying the same books as I do. I Have been reading Anne McCaffey's books for a long time and re-reading them, yes, they are that good. I am about to start reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - a group of friends meet weekly to investigate unsolved murders but get caught up in one themselves...

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These LGBTQ+ books for teens include everything from stories of self-acceptance to queer history. Perfect for LGBTQ+ History Month, Pride Month or any other time of the year!

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Looking for more in Book Lists? These LGBTQ+ books for teens include everything from stories of self-acceptance to queer history. Perfect for LGBTQ+ History Month, Pride Month or any other time of the year! Share

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Picture Books to Celebrate LGBT Families

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Picture Books to Celebrate LGBT Families

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Some lovely reading ideas for LGBT History month and beyond!

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Picture books have a huge role to play in helping little ones understand the world in which they're growing up in, which is why it's so important for all families and identities, including LGBTQ+ ones, to be represented in children's books. Here are 12 books which are ideal for starting conversations with young children about LGBTQ+ identities, as well as a general focus on what it means to be true to yourself.

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Book List: Picture books to celebrate LGBTQ+ families

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Looking for more in Book Lists? Picture books have a huge role to play in helping little ones understand the world in which they're growing up in, which is why it's so important for all families and identities, including LGBTQ+ ones, to be represented in children's books.

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My favourite series of books are by, Todd and Anne McCaffrey. These are the stories of Pern, about dragon riders! I also like books by James Patterson - this one is called Maximum ride and is also a set of books about children with special gifts.

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My favourite series of books are by, Todd and Anne McCaffrey. These are the stories of Pern, about dragon riders! I also like books by James Patterson - this one is called Maximum ride and is also a set of books about children with special gifts.

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This book of poems (spells?) is full of beautiful pictures and descriptions of wildlife. I was given it for Christmas, and every time I dip into it I find something new I really like.

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I read all the Twilight Saga books when they were first released way back when and I have this problem that when I start a series, I MUST finish it. This new book was released, written from another character's perspective and I'm actually really enjoying it!

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When Betsy K Glory, the daughter of a mermaid and an ice-cream maker, meets the mysterious Mr Tiger they have a giant challenge: a moon to turn blue, berries to collect and wishable-delicious ice cream to create. The sort that makes wishes come true.

With Mr Tiger and his troupe of Gongalong circus acrobats, a toad under a spell, a lonely giant, and Mum and Dad, Betsy sets off on her quest.

Click the link to read or listen to the story.

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All Authors

Our author of the week is Sally Gardner!

Our free book this week is Sally Gardner's Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon, illustrated by Nick Maland. You can also watch an exclusive video with Sally to hear all about her The Tindims of Rubbish Island stories, discover Sally's top three children's books and read a Q&A!
If you enjoy reading this book, your local library service has loads more ebooks to borrow for FREE. Ask your parents to help you join. And for more reading fun including book recommendations, mini challenges, games and more, why not sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge

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Sally Gardner - Author of the week

Sally Gardner's recommended reads

A Bear Called Paddington

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Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror

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Q&A with Sally Gardner

If you could be a storybook character who would you be?

I would be Mary Poppins so that I could get to know and help lots of different children.

What is the best thing about reading?

Books are friends. You always know they're going to be there, they're never going to change, they're always waiting for you, and they're always reliable and they've always got the same story to tell, which I think is very comforting.

What is your all-time favourite book?

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond. Paddington Bear inspired me when I was struggling to read, and I think it inspires anybody really. They are delicious stories, they are beautifully written and they're exceedingly funny. The first one had me in absolute stitches, I loved it.

What can you do to get better at reading?

I am dyslexic and often I find words become circus horses that go leaping all over my page, which isn't very helpful when you're trying to read. So I think audiobooks are a very good thing indeed. I love using both, so I read a bit of a book and listen to a bit of a book, and that way, lo and behold, you've got through quite a lot of books!

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Meet Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon with Sally Gardner | Oak National Academy

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All Authors Our free book this week is Sally Gardner's Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon, illustrated by Nick Maland. You can also watch an exclusive video with Sally to hear all about her The Tindims of Rubbish Island stories, discover Sally's top three children's books and read a Q&A!

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This is a non-fiction book about the geographies of fictional lands. Different authors have contributed 'essays' talking about how they created the worlds for their stories. I love maps so this is a must read for me!

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I'm currently reading this, I've read the first two and enjoyed them. It is a really interesting story that twists some of the ideas that usually come with fantasy and magic. Worth a read!

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I am loving this one!

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I really like this book it’s my fav

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Just started this book good so far

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just finished this really good book

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its not really a story but yeah

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Just started this... l like a nice mystery.

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The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook

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The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook

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Explore thousands of high-quality resources for lesson planning and curriculum design. All optional, adaptable and free.

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There's a lovely range of picture e-books suitable for nursery and primary children here.

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Here you can find lots of lovely interactive books to read online or watch with signing.

There are classic children's stories that we think you and your family will love, including Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd to Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson, along with newer favourites such as Chris Haughton's Oh No, George! and Everybunny Dance! by Ellie Sandall.
Our storybooks and games are free to use, however some older devices aren't able to support them. You can also watch our Storytime playlist on YouTube read by the likes of Ore Oduba, Adam Buxton, Fearne Cotton and many more.
We also have lots of free online games for children to enjoy. Whether you're after number games, puzzle games, colouring or interactive storybooks, there are lots of fun activities to try!

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Stories for kids online and fun games to play

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Find kids' books to read online for free, including classic children's stories like Hairy Maclary and Owl Babies, and play our fun online games - from number games to colouring.

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We would love to see what you're reading at the moment and any recommendations you have. We will also be posting links to free reading resources online :)