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CLOSED: Win this stunning hardcover edition of I Who Have Never Known Men

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The Penguin Podcast: series 2 episode 4 – Book club books

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85 books to read before you're 12

Children's reading lists

17 Children's Books to Read this Black History Month

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Snacks and literary drinks for your book club

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The ultimate list of book club questions

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Christmas gifts for 2024: Books for 9 to 12-year-olds

Children's reading lists

Christmas gifts for 2024: Books for 6 to 9-year-olds

Children's reading lists

Christmas gifts for 2024: Books for under 5s

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8 of our favourite words from Roots of Happiness by Susie Dent

Children's reading lists
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24 must-read books for 9-12-year-olds

Children's reading lists
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10 must-read classics for 6 to 8-year-olds

Children's reading lists

11 must-read classics for 9 to 12-year-olds

Children's reading lists
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24 must-read books for under 5s

Children's reading lists
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24 must-read books for 6-8-year-olds

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10 quotes from Wonder that will inspire you to always choose kind

Children's reading lists
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15 must-read fantasy books for 9-12-year-olds

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11 empowering quotes from strong female characters

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12 of the best Christmas quotes from children's books

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12 thought-provoking quotes from Watership Down