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First set of free Jubilee commemoration books arrive in primary schools

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi presents some of the first ‘Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration’ books to children at Manor Park Primary School

Children in England and Northern Ireland have started receiving the Platinum Jubilee celebration books, with the Education Secretary presenting some of the first copies to young people at a school in South London today (Friday 13 May...

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500,000 FREE books given to children for Queen’s Jubilee

  • The Church of England and Thy Kingdom Come prayer movement are giving away up to 500,000 FREE story books to children, in honour of The Queen’s faithful reign
  • The book is inspired by the Queen’s dedicated service to the country for 70 years, and her Christian faith

The Queen’s commitment to the country and her Christian faith has inspired a free story book,...

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Platinum Jubilee book to arrive in primary schools from mid-May

Primary school children across the UK will begin to receive ‘Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration ’

Children in state-funded primary schools across the United Kingdom will, from mid-May, begin to receive a free commemorative book to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.

Designed as an official once-in-a-lifetime commemoration of the Platinum Jubilee and written in...

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Over three quarters of parents feel pressure to deliver the best World Book Day costume, with 6% being driven to tears

Harry Potter is revealed as the most popular World Book Day costume, as over three quarters of parents admit to feeling pressure to deliver the best costume at the school gates
  • Even after nearly 25 years the most popular character for children to dress up as on World Book Day is Harry Potter (32%), followed by Cinderella (19%) and Matilda (14%)
  • 81% of parents feel pressure to
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Dear Zoo comes to life at ZSL London Zoo this Easter

Dear Zoo... Classic children’s story comes to life at ZSL London Zoo this Easter The Dear Zoo Experience: Saturday 2 - Monday 18 April 2022

ZSL London Zoo is bringing children's classic Dear Zoo to life this Easter, through a series of roarsome activities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the famous book.

Author Rod Campbell’s much-loved tale of a child who writes to the zoo to ask...

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Bring a Touch of Love to Little Literature with Ladybird

Snuggle up and say 'I love you' to your baby with this big touch-and-feel playbook - perfect for cuddle time!

Ladybird Books is thrilled to welcome a new addition to its award-winning range of Baby Touch books, just in time for a little one’s first Valentine’s Day! The latest interactive book I Love You, is a colourful page-turner, bursting with engaging sensory touch-and-feel pages that...

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The Unmumsy Mum Joins Literacy Charity to Bring Books to Children this Christmas

Author, Sarah Turner aka. ‘The Unmumsy Mum’ and Ambassador of literacy charity UK Reads led a South-West book drop to encourage a love of reading and support children who don’t own a book of their own at home.

Sarah visited a school and refuge centre in Exeter to distribute books and encourage people to donate to the charity’s Big Give Christmas Campaign.

Caroline Burkie, COO said: ‘...

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Children’s Publisher Launches Campaign For Terminally Ill Children

The initiative, by children’s book publisher Ventorros Press, seeks to create personalised illustrated story adventures for terminally ill children, creating wonderful diversions that will empower them to temporarily escape their surroundings.

Ventorros Press commented, “If we can raise just £10,000, we will be able to brighten-up the days of around fifteen children and their...

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Fairy Tales and Sensory Stories from Ladybird 

Ladybird Launches New Fairy Tale Sensory Book into its Award-winning Baby Touch Collection

Ladybird Books is delighted to extend its much-loved and award-winning Baby Touch book collection as it welcomes the new interactive playbook: Fairy Tales. Colourful and engaging, the latest addition to the series features easy grab tabs, vibrant illustrations and touch-and-feel textures throughout the...

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UK achievements celebrated in new children's book to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Primary school children across the United Kingdom to receive a free book next year to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP

Primary school children across the United Kingdom will receive a book that celebrates the achievements of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth over the last 70 years.

The book will be...

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