Our Bookshelf features videos of recommended books being read aloud, so you and your child can listen, follow along, and share the joy of stories together.

The children’s author and illustrator Nick Sharratt he talks about our plans for the National Year of Reading and reads aloud from his book Caveman Dave.

James Carter celebrates National Poetry Day with the Children’s Literacy Charity, with a reading from his book A Ticket to Kalamazoo!

We’re Going on a Lion Hunt by David Axtell read by Emma Richards, from The Children’s Literacy Charity.

Emma reads There’s a Tiger on the Train by Mariesa Dulak and Rebecca Cobb.

Emma reads Mr Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham

Emma reads The Pet Potato by Josh Lacey and Momoko Abe.

Emma reads ‘The Foggy Foggy Forest’ by Nick Sharratt.

Emma reads My Pet Star by Corrinne Averiss

Emma reads The Runaway Chapatti by Chris Judge.

Emma reads The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Nick Sharatt and Stephen Tucker.

Emma reads The Treasure of Pirate Frank by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham.

Emma reads The Runaway Chapatti by Susan and Adam Price.