Seaside books for children
Seaside themed stories for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3 with titles by Michael Rosen, Mairi Hedderwick, Shirley Hughes, Sam Usher, Atinuke, Richard Pickard, Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John, Liz Kessler and more.
Richard Pickard author page
Richard Pickard biography
Richard Pickard is a British author of children’s fiction. His debut novel, The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy, was published by Chicken House in 2021. The book was shortlisted for the 2022 Branford Boase Award, which recognises outstanding debut novels for children. Pickard’s second novel, Son of the Sea, was published by Chicken House in 2023. Both works are aimed at middle-grade readers and have been noted for their imaginative storytelling. Pickard is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy was also longlisted for the 2022 Blue Peter Book Award.
Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips
Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips 
LGBTQIA+ themed books for primary school aged children
Children’s books with LGBTQIA+ themes for primary schools with titles by Jessica Love, Simon James Green, Ian Eagleton, Juno Dawson, Raina Telgemeier, Sarah Hagger-Holt, Alex Gino, Jen Carney and Benjamin Dean.
Summer Reading Challenge
Summer reading challenge – A good reading challenge will not only promote reading and encourage reading for pleasure, but it will encourage a reading culture to spread like a virus throughout your school.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2023
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2023. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Son of the Sea by Richard Pickard
Suitable for Year 4 and above Son of the Sea is a gentle look at the things which make us unique that could be used in class discussions on friendship, family, feeling different, and having something to aim for.
Bestselling books by Richard Pickard
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