"The hallway was packed when Brad, the star quarterback, saw Ethan walking with a stack of children’s picture books. ""What's that, 'The Cat in the Hat'?"" Brad laughed. ""Did you quit the football team to join kindergarten?"" Ethan tried to walk away, but Brad shoulder-checked him. Ethan fell hard on the wet, muddy floor. The books scattered. Goodnight Moon landed in a puddle. The Runaway Bunny skidded through the slush. The students laughed. But Ethan didn't get angry. He panicked. He dropped

"Sometimes I think reading aloud can feel like a bit of a challenge. Like it's something that we have to do really well or that we have to get just right. It's not!" Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Michelle Robinson wants you to have heaps of fun sharing stories together! Here, she's letting you in on a few great ideas that you can put into action right now, so have a watch and then grab a book and get started... | BookTrust

It's Reading Together Day! Heaps of wonderful organisations are coming together today to celebrate the joy of sharing books - but what if you feel a bit nervous about reading with your child? Don't worry, because Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell has some great tips to help you out! Find more advice from Cressida here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2020/july/reading-together-day-cressida-cowells-top-tips-for-sharing-stories/ | BookTrust