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READING RESOURCES

There are lots of fabulous reading resources currently being shared online for your children to enjoy. Links below will frequently be updated

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Audio books & author masterclasses

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Audible

While schools are closed, children can download and listen to hundreds of stories free, including stories across 6 different languages.

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Authorfy

Over 60+ creative writing masterclasses with children's authors. Every masterclass includes authors reading form their books plus illustration challenges. Create an account for free.  

Links to audio books & Live Storytelling

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The World of David Walliams

David Walliams is offering a free audio story daily from his website.   

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MC Grammar performs ROOM ON THE BROOM

Following the success of his performance of The Gruffalo, enjoy MC Grammar's performance of Julia Donaldon's 'Room on the Broom' 

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DAILY READ ALOUD

Starting on Wednesday 25th March, the author of the amazing 'Wonder' will be reading each chapter until the whole book is complete. Follow R.J. Palacio on Twitter in order to listen at 4pm every day through Twitter Live

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Oliver Jeffers Reads his Stories

While children are having to stay at home, Oliver Jeffers will be reading one of his stories every day and posting on his website. He will also be discussing the ideas that went into writing them.

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Harry Potter Teaching Ideas

Link to teaching ideas and discussion prompts for the first 4 books in the Harry Potter series

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Storytelling of Superhero Dad

Join the author Timothy Knapman as he reads his picture book 'Superhero Dad' for children at home.

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Mr Gum & the Biscuit Billionaire

Join the author Andy Stanton as he reads this entire book for you to enjoy! 

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Author reading of 'Tidy'

Join the author Emily Gravett as she reads her picture book entitled 'Tidy' 

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There's an Alligator under my bed

Story told by its author Mercer Mayer

 

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Chocolate Cake

Michael Rosen performs his classic poem 'Chocolate Cake' 

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The Hula-Hoopin Queen

Read by Oprah Winfrey

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The Don't Worry Book

Read by author Tood Parr

 

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Cogheart Activities

if you're a fan of this great series of books then head to the website above where Peter Bunzl has shared a range of games and activities based on his very stories. 

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid teaching activities

Open this PDF guide in order to get discussion prompts and creative writing suggestions. 

Links to activities from illustrators

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What the Lydia Monks Drew

Join Lydia Monks, illustrator of 'What the Ladybird Heard' as she shows you how to draw some of the characters from this picture book:

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Nothing to see here Hotel

Join illustrator Steven Lenton as he shows you how to draw Nancy the Spider from this fabulous series of books. Lots of links to other characters as well. 

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Drawing Tutorial

Join author & illustrator Sarah Mcintyre as she takes you through step by step instructions for drawing Unicorn & creating your own new story!  

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Storytime with James Mayhew

Join famous author & illustrator James Mayhew as he tells stories, creating his illustrations as he goes! 

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How to draw a Gruffalo

Join famous illustrator Axel Scheffler as he takes you on a step-by-step tutorial of how to draw the Gruffalo!  

   

 

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