A new reading library full of all of the ingredients that motivate more children to read more.
You've got phonics sorted. Now ensure all children keep reading. We know that keeping children reading is as important as teaching them how to read. Readerful is everything you need to get all children reading more – so that reading for pleasure isn't left to chance.
It provides beautiful, inclusive picture books to share aloud with every class, motivating levelled books for independent reading, books for older struggling readers, and easy-to-implement teaching support.
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1. Books for sharingThis collection of over 40 picture books has been specifically designed for reading aloud, with stories, non-fiction and poetry anthologies that will hold the attention of every child in the classroom. |
2. Independent library for reading fluencyOver 100 new books for independent reading from Years 2-6, designed to captivate every child. Explore new character mini-series, non-fiction and graphic texts, alongside brilliant standalone stories. |
3. Readerful Rise - AVAILABLE NOW!Our collection of Rise titles provides the opportunity for 7 to 11 year old struggling readers to choose motivating, high-engagement books from the Readerful Independent Library alongside their peers. |
4. Oxford Owl teaching support and resourcesReaderful Online on Oxford Owl provides eBook versions of all the Books for Sharing together with flexible support for every title, plus advice from our experts on how to use Readerful at the heart of a rich reading environment. Sample the resources with a FREE Teacher Presentation for our Year 3 title Being Brave available now. |
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Reading for PleasureHear from three of our Readerful Experts (Lindsay Pickton, Sarah McGeown and James Clements) in conversation about how to support your students in their reading journeys. This conversation covers both reading for pleasure and motivation, and offers tips and tricks to support your students. |
Episode 1: Just keep readingWe know that keeping children reading is as important as teaching them how to read. In this first Readerful Episode, reading for pleasure advocate James Clements shares his handy tips on how to do just that. |
Episode 2: Building confidence in struggling readersIn this Readerful Episode we join Lindsay Pickton, a primary English specialist, as he shares invaluable guidance on building confidence and encouraging a desire to read in struggling readers. |
Episode 3: Opening the Curriculum through readingHear from Bennie Kara (Teacher, Writer, Speaker and Curriculum Consultant on Leadership, Diversity and Literacy) about how Knowledge has the power to open a curriculum, in Readerful Episode 3. |
Episode 4: Inclusion in primary reading booksWatch Dr Melanie Ramdarshan Bold discuss the value of inclusion in primary reading books and how it can influence young readers to develop a positive relationship with books and reading. |
Episode 5: Motivating children to readIn this episode of Readerful by Dr Sarah McGeown, find how creating contexts can motivate and engage children to read including six principles to inspire reading as a leisure activity in all students. |
Episode 6: The importance of picture books in primary schoolsDiscover why picture books are so valuable for building a reading culture among young children in this Readerful episode by James Clements with advice on how to enrich reading experience with Readerful. |
Dr Melanie Ramdarshan Bold, expert in Inclusion Literature"Having a quality range of inclusive books in the classroom and school library helps young readers to feel represented, validated, and boosts their own sense of self." |
James Clements, education writer and reading for pleasure advocate"The Books for Sharing are gold-dust for busy teachers; rich in language and ideas, inclusive and diverse, and short enough to find a place in a busy curriculum." |
Dr Sarah McGeown, reading for pleasure and literacy expert"Readerful is focused on how to inspire, motivate, engage and then sustain a love of reading in school and at home." |
Bennie Kara, Deputy Headteacher, writer, speaker and curriculum consultant"Readerful has a depth of detail and a richness of knowledge, as well as a real focus on diversity and inclusion." |
Lindsay Pickton, primary English specialist"Readerful Rise books provide age-appropriate content, interest and 'feel', but are much easier to actually read. For children who struggle with reading, it's hard to imagine a more worthwhile resource." |
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