Reading Activity Websites

Mrs Mad's Book-a-Rama!: A really lively site for 7-12 year-olds, with plenty of book recommendations and the chance to send in your own reviews. Click on 'playtime' for lots of activities, puzzles and some very old jokes!
www.mrsmad.com

Shoo Rayner's author website: Shoo is the writer and illustrator of many books, including the popular Ginger Ninja and Dark Claw series. There are fun things for everyone to do on his site - from games to share with babies to hilarious interactive stories for older readers.
www.shoo-rayner.co.uk

Titch: Great for under 5s. The website of writer/illustrator Pat Hutchin's well-loved picture book character Titch - based on the books and the TV series. Read a story together, find out more about Titch and his friends, you can even join in with Titch's theme song.
www.titch.net

BBC Story Circle: Lots of fun for pre-schoolers. You can read stories, try out different games and puzzles, colour-in, join the story circle book group and enter competitions.
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/storycircle

Older children will find plenty to keep them occupied on other CBBC sites.

Try the Big Toe Radio Show: Listen to the latest novels and find out more about your favourite authors. You can of course listen live on BBC7 each day from 4-6.00pm
www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/bigtoe/books