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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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Features for Teachers: The Edge of the Silver Sea

Posted on 29/08/24 in Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff

Creative writing, art and environmental activities: are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils will relish? Then why not try thi …

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Behind the Folklore at the Edge of the Silver Sea

Posted on 12/08/24 in Books, Fun Stuff, Guest posts

“One of the last places in the world where the human and fey realms still overlap…” Myths and stories about the fey — or fae, fay, faeries, fairies …

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The Edge of the Silver Sea: Character Art Activity

Posted on 06/08/24 in Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff

Character Art Activity Sheets When you meet a new character in a book, do you immediately start to form a picture in your head or what they look like? …

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Meet the Characters at the Edge of the Silver Sea

Posted on 05/08/24 in Books, Fun Stuff, Guest posts

“An island all alone at the edge of the silver sea. In a place like this, anything could happen…” Forced to move to the remote island of Roscoe, Bla …

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It’s Summer Time!

Posted on 20/06/24 in Books, Fun Stuff

Summer in Scotland means plenty of extra daylight hours – ideal for getting lost in a good book! Read on to explore our spectacular collection of deli …

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Author Interview: Lindsay Littleson

Posted on 21/05/24 in Authors, Lindsay Littleson

Ice Cream Boy is the latest heart-warming novel from Lindsay Littleson, author of Carnegie-nominated Guardians of the Wild Unicorns. Full of authentic …

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