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Crunchy leaves, woodland adventures and fireworks lighting up the sky - autumn offers plenty of inspiration for young readers. Pageticker’s autumn and fireworks booklist brings together seasonal stories, poetry and exciting mysteries for children aged 3–11, perfect for sharing as the evenings draw in. For Readers Aged 3-5 The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming Squirrel is convinced someone is stealing the leaves from his tree, leading him on a funny and heart-warming investigation t

From glowing diyas to family celebrations, Diwali is full of moments for children to discover through stories. Pageticker’s Diwali booklist brings together books to help young readers explore the Festival of Lights, whether they’re celebrating themselves or learning about it for the first time. For Readers Aged 3-5 Binny's Diwali by Thrity Umrigar A heartwarming story of family, friendship, and discovering the true joy of celebrating Diwali together. Let's Celebrate 5 Days of

Celebrate World Space Week with our handpicked booklist of brilliant space books for young readers. From planets and astronauts to distant galaxies, these stories are perfect for inspiring curiosity about the universe. For Readers Aged 3-5 Look Up! by Nathan Bryon An inspiring picture book about a young girl whose passion for space encourages everyone to stop, look up, and marvel at the wonders of the night sky. You Choose In Space by Pippa Goodhart Go on an interactive adven

Black History Month is a chance to introduce children to stories and people they may not always come across in their everyday reading. From Windrush experiences to remarkable figures from history, books can open up conversations about identity, belonging, resilience and change. We’ve picked out a selection of brilliant reads to explore with children this Black History Month. For Readers Aged 3-5 The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Ac

National Poetry Day is a great chance to make more room for poetry in the classroom. From playful rhymes to poems exploring big feelings and ideas, poetry can spark laughter, imagination and discussion. We’ve gathered some favourite poetry books to help pupils discover new voices and poems they love. For Readers Aged 3-5 The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems by June Crebbin The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems is a wonderful first poetry collection filled with playful,

Coding is a brilliant way for children to explore how the technology around them works, while developing creativity, logical thinking and problem-solving skills. From understanding simple algorithms to creating their own games and programs, there are plenty of ways to introduce coding from an early age. For Early Years Readers (ages 3-5) Unplugged Tots by Hannah Hagon We love this screen-free introduction to coding. Simple play-based activities develop sequencing, logic, prob

This booklist brings together carefully chosen reads to support children in Year 6 and Year 7 as they prepare for, or settle into, secondary school. It includes reassuring guides, relatable stories and graphic novels that explore friendship changes, growing independence, worries about fitting in and the excitement of new opportunities. Teachers and parents can use these titles to help children talk about their feelings, build confidence and see that they are not alone in find

What happens to the things we throw away? And what can we do to give them a second life? Recycle Week is a brilliant opportunity to get children thinking about waste, recycling and the choices we make every day. We’ve picked out some fantastic books that bring these ideas to life through engaging stories, memorable characters and plenty of inspiration for looking after our planet. For Early Years Readers (ages 3-5) Ten Things I Can Do to Help My World by Melanie Walsh A simpl

This World Cup season is the perfect time to inspire young readers with stories of their favourite sporting heroes. Our booklist for primary-aged children is packed with exciting, uplifting reads about athletes who show courage, teamwork and determination. Whether children already love football or are just discovering the buzz of the tournament, these books make reading for pleasure feel fun, relatable and full of inspiration - helping them see that great stories, like great

Every year on 22nd June, we mark Windrush Day - a celebration of the extraordinary courage and contribution of the people who travelled from the Caribbean to the UK from 1948 onwards, helping to shape the country we live in today. Named after the MV Empire Windrush, one of the first ships to make that journey, it's a day to honour their stories, their sacrifices, and their lasting legacy. Reading is one of the most powerful ways children can connect with this history - buildi

Stories do something that conversations alone can't. When a child finds a character who feels the way they feel, or a family that looks like theirs, something quietly powerful happens - they feel seen. When they read about a life completely different from their own, they grow in a different way: they begin to understand that other people's experiences are just as real, just as valid, and just as worth knowing as their own. That's empathy. That's acceptance. And it starts on t

Dinosaur Day is on the 1st of June and we at Pageticker think there is no better way to celebrate than with a dinosaur book in hand! From roaring adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books to fascinating fossil facts and prehistoric discoveries, dinosaur stories have a special way of capturing children’s imaginations and inspiring a love of reading. Whether your child is just starting their reading journey or already racing through chapter books, there's a dinosaur story for