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“You sit, you pedal, you try not to fall…”
Posted on 27/05/25 in Extract
An Extract for World Bicycle Day Can you ride a bicycle? Imagine what it would be like to ride a bike for the very first time now – is it fun? Excitin …
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Features for Teachers: My Name Is Samim Teacher Resource Pack
Posted on 23/05/25 in Features for Teachers, Fidan Meikle
‘A book that should be available in every school’ – Lisa Thompson, author of Goldfish Boy Are you a teacher looking for a book to inspire your class a …
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Samim’s Journey Poster Download
Posted on 19/05/25 in Posters
Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player – and a refugee. After his family is killed in a bombing, Samim makes a long, dangero …
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My Name is Samim: A Note from the Author
Posted on 24/04/25 in Books, Guest posts
“My life can’t just be about surviving this journey…” Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player – and a refugee. Even after he …
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Brilliant Beaver Facts Poster
Posted on 28/02/25 in Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff
Looking for some fun posters to brighten up a classroom, library or bedroom? Check out this brilliant beaver poster featuring illustrations by Phoebe …
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Features for Teachers: By the Beaver Pool
Posted on 28/02/25 in Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff
The Brilliance of Beavers In By the Beaver Pool, author Catherine Ward deftly spins together a compelling story with factual information about how bea …
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My Granny Went to Scotland… Kids Activity Pack
Posted on 18/02/25 in Fun Stuff
My Granny went to Scotland and she brought back…. Ticklish tartan, sugary shortbread, and a hairy Highland cow? Granny has been on a trip to Scotlan …
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Printable wrapping paper!
Posted on 11/11/24 in Christmas, Fun Stuff
Looking for that unique touch for your festive gifts this year? Try our free printable wrapping paper designs using illustrations from some of our fav …
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Dragon Tales: Poster Download
Posted on 04/10/24 in Features for Teachers, Kate Leiper, Posters
Looking for some fun posters to brighten up a classroom, library or bedroom? Let your imagination take flight with these free pdf posters featuring ar …
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Remembering Mike Phillips
Posted on 23/09/24 in Guest posts, Illustrators
Mike Phillips (1961 – 2024) was the illustrator of many beloved children’s book series, including the Museum Mystery Squad, Fact-tastic Stories from S …
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