Start the new school year with a brilliant book buzz, fresh ideas and plenty of reading inspiration, all for FREE!!!
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Are you Ready to spread the joy of reading??
Ready, Set, Read! brings together everything you need to get children excited about reading from day one with your new class.
For each featured book, you’ll find:
🎥 Exclusive author and illustrator videos from Reading Rocks to spark curiosity
✏️ Creative classroom ideas and activities from Teacher’s Pet
💭 Thought-provoking discussion starters from Picture News
Plus, don’t miss the FREE LIVE LESSONS, featuring leading authors and illustrators, with sessions for KS1, LKS2 and UKS2, hosted by Picture News.
Ready, Set, Read! makes it easy to start the year with a buzz about books in your classroom. With DINOSAURS for KS1, Graphic Novels and Mysteries for LKS2, and Spooky reads for UKS2, there’s so much to jump into and explore.
Key Stage 1
Five fantastic dinosaur-themed books, hand-picked for KS1 to spark giggles, curiosity, conversation and a love of books.
Lower Key Stage 2
A brilliant mix of graphic novels and illustrated stories, hand-picked for LKS2 to spark smiles, engagement and plenty of conversation.
Upper Key Stage 2
Get UKS2 pupils hooked with a spine-tingling mix of diary-format stories, short stories, graphic novels, funny frights and scarier reads.
Want to be first in line for what’s next?
Head over to Picture New’s website for thought-provoking questions, discussion prompts and activities inspired by the important themes within each book.
Children will be encouraged to express their opinions, listen to different viewpoints and connect the stories with their own experiences and the wider world.
Head over to Teacher’s Pet’s website for creative teaching ideas and classroom activities inspired by the books.
Their resources are designed to help teachers explore the stories in engaging and imaginative ways across the curriculum.
Get the Book Bundles for your School
Grab the matching books, ready for pupils to read and enjoy with our discounted book bundles.
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Get your school involved
Want to earn FREE books for your school?!
Pupils can purchase all the books featured in Ready, Set, Read! all while supporting your school.
Books Fair starts 1st Sept