The National Year of Reading 2026 | Series 1, Episode 33
Season 1, Episode 33 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for August 2025 and The National Year of Reading 2026.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Season 1, Episode 33 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for August 2025 and The National Year of Reading 2026.
The School Reading List compiles this list of recommended books monthly. This children’s and YA books of the month list highlights new releases and editions of fiction and non-fiction books suitable for children and young adults aged 2-16.
Books for bored children! This list of unusually interesting books for children and teens aged 5-14 includes titles by Andy Seed, Robert Muchamore, Colin Furze, Liz Pichon, Jo Simmons and Enid Blyton.
Animals nonfiction books for children with wildlife, behaviour, conservation, endangered species, animal diversity and evolution titles by Mike Barfield, Julie Beer, Ed J Brown, Dieter Braun, Susan Martineau, Brooke Barker and Moira Butterfield.
Season 1, Episode 15 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for October 2023 and how to use Lego to encourage reading skills
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