Weekly Round-up 25th June 2026
- Anna Bond
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
Hi Everyone,
As we head into summer, a stark reality lies at the heart of children’s reading: just 36.1% of children reported enjoying reading in their free time in 2026.
The good news? This time of year is full of brilliant opportunities to bring reading to life. From Pride Month and big sporting events to outdoor adventures and summer activities, there are plenty of ways to connect stories with what children are already excited about.
In this Round-up, you’ll find seasonal booklists, key dates, and simple ideas to keep reading feeling fresh, fun, and engaging all the way through the holidays.
Happy reading,
Nicola, Founder
“Only 36.1 % of 8 to 18 year olds reported enjoying reading in 2026.”
- National Institute for Literacy
Handpicked Suggestion
This week’s handpicked suggestion is Big Outdoors for Little Explorers Birds by Anne Kathrin-Behl. Suitable for children aged 0-5.
In this beautifully illustrated book with sliders on each page, children can learn about different birds. This includes ostriches, penguins, toucans and many more. As well as seeing the habitats they live in, helping to bring the birds to life.
There are other books in this series on different themes, from the countryside to the safari and much more.
Notable New Release
The notable new release that we’re featuring this week is The Lost Robot by Joe Todd-Stanton. This is suitable for children aged 3-7.
Mio doesn’t remember where they came from-or how long they’ve been lost - but one thing’s certain: they don’t belong here. So begins a journey to uncover forgotten memories and find the home they once knew... only to discover that home, and even Mio themself, have changed.
This book is beautifully illustrated and carries a powerful message about loving yourself and knowing there’s always a place where you belong.
Suggested Reading Themes
June - Pride Month (see our booklist)
11 June - Football World Cup begins (see our booklist)
29 June-12 July - Wimbledon Fortnight
30 June - Asteroid Day
July - Plastic Free Month
5 July - Thank You Day
5 July - NHS Day
18 July - Nelson Mandela Day
20 July - International Moon Day
29 July - International Tiger Day
30 July - International Day of Friendship
Take a look at the events for the National Year of Reading and The Reading Agency.
Pageticker Booklist - Plastic Free July
The booklist is a brilliant way for children to learn more about the world around them and the impact that people have on it, while also teaching children about reducing, reusing and recycling materials.
June Giveaway - Last Chance to Enter ‼️
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
Here are some ways you can share these resources:
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 - Meet Anna
Meet Anna, the whirlwind of creativity behind all things marketing. As our marketing apprentice, she’s the one putting together our weekly Round‑up, creating our social posts, working on the website, and keeping our monthly Giveaway buzzing!
When she’s not busy shouting about Pageticker to the world, she’s either on stage singing and playing the electric guitar with her band, out capturing the perfect shot with her camera, or stretching it all out in a Pilates class, proving her talents definitely don’t stop at the office door!
“Pageticker has developed a whole-school, community feel for reading.”
- Vicki Bowery, Deputy Head, Westfield Primary School
(Read the full case study here)
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Have a great week,
The Pageticker Team