Our reading for pleasure boxes offer themed collections to engage children, encourage independent reading, and support classroom activities.

How it works

These boxes can be borrowed as part of your short-term loan project box entitlement.

How to order a box

Visit Order a topic or artefact box for more information.

Available collections

Choose from the following titles.

• One World, Many Stories - Traditional folk tales, legends, stories, and poetry from around the world
• Mixed Bag of Poems - Modern and traditional poetry collections with popular themes to spark imagination
• Picture Perfect - Illustrated fiction for older readers to develop visual literacy skills
• Hot Off The Press - New fiction titles to create excitement in the classroom. Packs can be tailored to age and reading ability
• Vintage Fiction - Classic and modern titles selected for quality and appeal. Includes abridged and graphic novel versions
• High-interest, low-ability books - Reading ages 6 to 8 years old, interest level 7 to 11 years old. Fiction and non-fiction
• Dare You - Illustrated fiction, short novels, and non-fiction to motivate reluctant readers. Packs tailored to interests and ability
• Dare Me - Challenging fiction for confident readers. Introduces a range of authors and styles
• Graphic Novels - Comic-style books that appeal to reluctant readers and challenge confident ones