Weekly Round-up 18th June 2026
- Anna Bond
- Jun 18
- 4 min read
Hi Everyone,
As a parent, it isn’t always easy to fit reading into busy family life – but those small, regular moments really do add up. This week we’re sharing a ready‑to‑use flier with ten practical tips for encouraging reading at home over the holidays, plus our Sporting Heroes booklist to coincide with Wimbledon and the World Cup. We've also delved more into the Pageticker app and explained how families can use it for free. Our new book recommendations include 'The Great Green Island' (3+) and 'The House With Chicken Legs Runs Away' (9–12).
Happy reading,
Nicola, Founder
“Children whose parents regularly read with them at home are around two to three times more likely to be on track with their reading.”
- National Institute for Literacy, 2022
Handpicked Suggestion
Our handpicked suggestion this week is The Great Green Island by Becky Colvin. It’s suitable for children aged 3+.
Ali’s a brave, nature-loving girl. When every fish disappears, Ali sets out to discover the truth. She discovers something magical lurking in the waves, a Great Green Crocodile.
This book blends mystery, adventure and the wonder of nature. A great book about finding the magic in the world around us.
Notable New Release
Our notable new release this week is The House With Chicken Legs Runs Away by Sophie Anderson. This book is a sequel to the much-loved The House With Chicken Legs. We recommend this book for children aged 9+.
All of Marinka's life, she’s lived in her house with chicken legs running across the world on magical adventures. But, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and something’s wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.
Together with her friend Jack, Marinka races after it to find answers. Travelling across distant lands, through new realms and to magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to stop running…
Suggested Reading Themes
June - Pride Month (see our booklist)
11 June - Football World Cup begins
22 June - Windrush Day (see our booklist)
24 June - International Fairy Day
29 June-12 July - Wimbledon Fortnight
30 June - Asteroid Day
5 July - Thank You Day
5 July - NHS Day
Take a look at the events for the National Year of Reading and The Reading Agency.
Pageticker Booklist - Sporting Heroes
Our booklist is packed with exciting, uplifting reads about athletes who show courage, teamwork and determination.
June Giveaway is open:
This month, your school has the chance to win eight brilliant books - a bundle packed with stories, inspiration, and page‑turning fun! Hit the button below to enter, and we’ll pick one lucky winner at random. Good luck!
This giveaway closes on the 26th June 2026 (12 p.m. BST). Full T&Cs here.
Pageticker Resources - Summer Reading Tips
We’ve put together an A4 flier with 10 quick summer reading tips to help parents support reading at home over the holidays. It’s ready to use straight away - no extra planning needed.
Print and send home in book bags before the end of term
Attach to your summer newsletter for parents
Upload to your website or parent portal
Pageticker Spotlight - The Pageticker App
A quick, family‑friendly way to support children’s reading at home. Pageticker helps parents stay involved, motivates children to read more, and turns everyday reading into something fun, trackable and rewarding.
Who can use the Pageticker app?
The app is designed for families - parents and children who want to enjoy and track reading together.
How much does the Pageticker app cost?
The app is free for families to download and use.
Do I need a school subscription to use Pageticker?
No - families do not need a school subscription. You can simply download the free app from your usual app store.
What does the Pageticker app do?
Tracks reading - keeps a complete history of every book your child reads and lets them build a personalised “to be read” list.
Recommends books - children can rate and review books and receive tailored reading recommendations.
Encourages progress - parents can set reading goals, and children can earn badges and certificates as they hit milestones.
“Pageticker has definitely driven reading at home.”
- Melissa Whittingham, Literacy Lead, Ladybridge School
(Read the full case study here)
Book a Demo
If you’d like to see Pageticker in action, you can book a short demo. In 20–30 minutes, we’ll walk you through how teachers track reading at home and in class, how families use the free app, and what the data looks like for reading leads and SLT. It’s also a chance for you to ask questions.
Pageticker is the UK's top-rated digital reading diary designed to help children develop habits that will fuel their curiosity and learning for life. Find out more.
Have a great week,
The Pageticker Team