For parents and carers

Make reading together feel playful, meaningful and easy

You do not need to be a teacher to make story time special. Use these questions, activities and gentle guides to follow your child’s curiosity.

Reading guides and activities

Story-time skills

Turn any picture book into a relaxed conversation about ideas, feelings and imagination.

Family adventures

Pack an imaginary bag, become picture detectives and create an adventure scrapbook.

Confidence and belonging

Use joyful books, positive language and a simple crown activity to celebrate natural hair.

Stories and conversations that help children value their voice, identity and individuality.

Discover family traditions, festivals, travel and new experiences through shared reading.

Gentle ways to discuss prayer, gratitude, honesty, hope and making kind choices.

Our free 66-page story-time activity pack includes colouring pages, puzzles and questions inspired by 18 Brave Little Readers books.