Explore the Book Collection for Ready, Set, Read!
Get ready for a whole load of team spirit, your fave sporty (or not!) heroes, and plenty of fun with the official book collection for the 2023 sports and games themed Summer Reading Challenge: Ready, Set, Read!
Each book has been specially chosen by an expert group of readers for everybody taking part to enjoy.
How many have you borrowed from your local library? Why not read another for your Winter Mini Challenge and log them online to unlock a new limited-edition badge?
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- Picture Books – illustrated books, perfect for reading aloud.
- Early Reader Books – shorter stories, perfect for emerging readers.
- Middle Grade Books – longer chapter books, perfect for confident readers.
Lots of these titles are also available for you to enjoy – for free! – through your library service. Visit your local library’s website or app to browse their online catalogue.
Your library may offer a Click and Collect service, so you can pick your books up to enjoy at home. Keep an eye out for eBook and audiobook versions too.
You can find a handy guide to accessing books at home on our Find a Read page here.
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