Shakespeare's Stories for Young Readers
Twenty little books, from Macbeth to A Midsummer Night's Dream, retold so kids can follow the plots. Witches, shipwrecks and mix-ups galore, and a sneaky head start for school.
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Ideas to get them reading, and a journal to keep track of every story.
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My Reading Journal
Our own reading journal, made for kids who love stories (and kids who are still deciding). One page per book with two thinking questions about the characters, the feelings and the twists, so reading turns into talking.
- Space for 60 books
- Two thinking questions on every page
- Great handwriting practice
- Bonus: invent your own character
Best for ages 6 to 11
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My Doodle Adventure
Our own doodle book for kids who can't stop drawing on things (including the walls). A mix of blank pages for wild ideas, grids for careful drawings and lined pages for writing their own stories.
- 101 pages to fill
- Blank, grid and lined pages
- Drawing, sketching, writing and colouring
- Brilliant for car journeys and rainy days
Ages 3 and up
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Our current faves
The books on heavy rotation in our house right now. Read to death, spines cracked, still asked for every night.
You Choose
Where would you live? What would you eat? Who would be your friends? Every page is a choose-your-answer spread, so it's a different story every time, and bedtime takes twice as long (in a good way).
See it on AmazonSir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Really Big Adventure
A brave little knight, a dark forest full of beasties, a dragon and a wily witch, with giant flaps to lift on the way. Funny, a bit spooky, and the princess steals the show at the end.
See it on AmazonDog Man and Cat Kid
Full-colour comic chaos from the Captain Underpants creator. A missing movie star, a kitty sitter and Petey, the world's most evil cat. The series that turns 'I don't like reading' into 'one more chapter'.
See it on AmazonMrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
A brave mouse mum, a poorly son and a secret colony of very clever rats. A proper gripping classic for confident readers, and a brilliant one to read aloud together.
See it on AmazonWatership Down
Fiver senses danger, so a band of rabbits sets off on an epic quest to find a new home. Big, brave and unforgettable, a proper adventure to share at bedtime.
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Free ways to get them reading
Torch-under-the-duvet club
Lights off, torches on, ten extra minutes. It feels like breaking the rules, which is the whole point.
Read to the dog
Pets (and teddies) are the least judgy audience in the world. Great for wobbly readers.
Library mission
Everyone picks one book they'd never usually choose. Free, and the bus there counts as an adventure.
Build a reading den
Two chairs, a sheet and every cushion in the house. Snacks are compulsory.
Book swap with a mate
Swap a finished book with a friend, then compare notes. A thrifty way to keep the shelf fresh.
Audiobook road trips
Car journeys go quicker with a story. Most libraries lend audiobooks free through an app.