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We have a huge library of books in our game Reading for Fun - over 70 books - perfect to take on holiday. We wanted to highlight some of our favourite summer reading and activity books, things you can do with your kids over the holidays. Earn all these books by playing through the activities in Reading for Fun! 

Make your own Plasticine - Okido

In this activity book, kids can learn how to read a simple recipe to make their own plasticine! We’ve given you an exclusive preview in the photo but you can learn more about making different colours once your child has earned the book!

I can cut and stick - Ray Gibson - Usborne Books

In this bumper activity book, there are loads of crafting activities for your kids, all with simple materials found around the house. We’ve given you a sneak preview here of the ‘Make your own octopus’ activity but there are loads more to try out, from crown-making to crafting flying fish!

Woodland Creatures - Emily Bone - Usborne Beginners

If you’re going on a forest adventure this summer, why not read ‘Woodland Creatures’ by Emily Bone in Reading for Fun. This informative non-fiction exploration of the creatures you find in forests is perfect preparation for a forest scavenger hunt. Learn how to spot squirrels, what dormice eat and what creatures might live in dead trees…

At the beach - Emily Bone - Usborne Beginners

This non-fiction book by the same author explores everything that you might find by the beach. Perfect for a beach holiday learn all about the creatures you may spot while rock-pooling in your winkle-pickers (or flip flops maybe!)

There’s a whole world in my park - Gabby Dawnay

For a holiday that’s closer to home, why not read ‘There’s a whole world in my park’ - a beautiful short story about someone’s local park. You could even make one up with your kid about your local park!

There are loads more books to discover in Reading for Fun - play the game to explore a bookshelf you can take on your travels this summer!

If you want extra incentive and fun with reading this summer, we really love the look of this Summer Reading Challenge by The Reading Agency too - all you need to do is sign up, read books and earn fabulous digital rewards! 

Al Goss
Product Manager for Teach Your Monster Reading for Fun