Never Say Die – The Reader Blog

National Literacy Trust, Walker Books and Facebook team up with author Anthony Horowitz to inspire reading for pleasure among children leaving primary school.

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2 weeks ago by thereaderorg A brilliant shot from inside the by @fernandstarphotography who joined us in The Storybarn on Monday for some Half Term fun. There are still stories to be found over the weekend - Saturday and Sunday, 12noon and 2.30pm, join us for The Story Hunters - an interactive storytelling adventure!
2 weeks ago by thereaderorg Thanks to Ken the sign writer and Emily for working their magic on the Hispaniola today! We love the beautiful pea green boat
1 week ago by thereaderorg Chomp! Stomp! Big Roars, Here come the dinosaurs! Full of interactive fun, action & rhymes, there’s so much to love in this book. A #storybarnbookoftheweek by Kaye Umansky & Nick Sharratt that will have everyone up and on their feet! @puffinbooksuk @nick .sharratt @stevemorganfoundation
4 days ago by thereaderorg Our picks for #EmpathyDay from the Storybarn. Books that help you see a new perspective through sharing and understanding. We know that reading teaches us to be caring and have empathy. What books have helped you stand in someone else’s shoes?
3 days ago by thereaderorg Oskar and Mo by Britta Teckentrup is a beautiful story celebrating the magic of friendship. Beautifully illustrated, with gorgeous colour throughout, this is a positively charming #storybarnbookoftheweek !
2 days ago by thereaderorg Looks like Storybarn Bear has had one story too many! This week we’ve had a brilliant time building stories and creating crafts with lots of lovely schools from Liverpool. This weekend we’ll be hunting down the stories in our Story Hunters sessions at 12noon and 2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come and join us for some storytelling fun - a perfect wet weather activity!