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Amazing free e-books, audiobooks and magazines - Libby
Download free e-books, audiobooks and magazines from Libby to read online or download and enjoy anywhere.
https://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/bedfordshire/vlib/0.books_reading/libby_faqs.htm
Books and Reading Useful Links
Check out all the amazing sites we recommend - from online books and free e-books to creative writing sites and more.
https://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.gateway/books_and_reading.htm
BookTrust Hometime
Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/
BorrowBox
Listen to even more audiobooks from your favourite authors, download the app and start enjoying today!
https://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.books_reading/eaudio_bb_faqs.htm
Brilliant Newspapers and Magazines - PressReader
Read thousands of national and international newspapers and magazines for free with PressReader.
https://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.beds_libraries/online_resources_pressdisplay.htm
Coronavirus Book for Children
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a free digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.
https://nosycrow.com/blog/released-today-free-information-book-explaining-coronavirus-children-illustrated-gruffalo-illustrator-axel-scheffler/
Oxford Owl for Home
Oxford University Press provide fabulous guides to home schooling, fun activities, plus a free ebook library with some of your favourite characters; such as Winnie the Witch and Biff.
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/
QuickLinks - Books and Authors
Check out the Books and Authors section of QuickLinks for fabulous sites aimed at children aged 6 to 13.
https://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.childrens_gateway/books_authors.htm
Rhyming Multi-Sensory Stories
Step by step multi-sensory stories for parents, guardians, grandparents, siblings, child-minders and anyone with an interest in exploring storytelling through the senses in a fun and engaging way! All the props can be found in your house or garden. Go on give it a try!
https://www.rhymingmultisensorystories.com/
TeenLinks
Check out the Books and Authors section of TeenLinks for fabulous sites aimed at over 13 year olds.
https://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.teen_websites/books_authors.htm
The Ickabog by J K Rowling
The Ickabog will be published for free on this website, in instalments a chapter (or two, or three), at a time. It isn’t Harry Potter and it doesn’t include magic. This is an entirely different story. Share this story with your children. Plus why not get them to take part in the illustration competition.
https://www.theickabog.com/home/
Tiny Happy People
Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's communication skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about their amazing early development. Plus ideas on how to keep your children active at home.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people