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7 swashbuckling pirate books
Get recommendations of super adventures set on the high seas from Pirate Academy author Justin Somper.
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BookTrust’s Pyjamarama: having fun in PJs and raising money for a good cause
Find out why students Jemima and Issy love taking part in BookTrust's Pyjamarama - celebrating stories and raising money.
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Top tips to engage the whole school community with reading for pleasure
Get top tips for encouraging your whole school community to get involved with reading for pleasure, with ideas from senior leader Kiran Satti and consultant Rachel Clarke.
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Getting children reading: The Gruffalo Effect
As The Gruffalo turns 25, we explore how a treasured picture book with such cultural impact can inspire families to read together - and why this is at the heart of our work at BookTrust.
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The value of maths games
Numeracy expert Jo Lees shares with us the value of playing maths games with children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.
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How non-fiction is a powerful form of storytelling that can grip child readers
BookTrust Writer in Residence Rashmi Sirdeshpande explains why non-fiction is so crucial to share with children.
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How can books introduce environmental concerns to children?
Author Lucy McRobert examines how best to help children connect with environmental topics.
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Exploring books with Deaf children
Author and teacher Karen Hardwicke offers tips on sharing books with Deaf children.
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What to Read After... Bunny Vs Monkey
If the children in your life can’t get enough of the anarchic humour and energy of the Bunny vs Monkey series by Jamie Smart, we have some suggestions for further fun reads.
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Developing empathy through books
Author Elena Arévalo Melville shares how reading together helps children acquire empathy.