Reading

Hampshire Library Service

Please see below links to the Hampshire and Surrey library Services. It has a lot of resources that you can use to support reading at home for you and your child.

Hampshire Libraries (Children and Adults) EYFS/KS1/KS2 https://www.hants.gov.uk/LIBRARIESANDARCHIVES/LIBRARY

Read ebooks and listen to audio books without having to go the library. Parents can also read ebooks and digital newspaper and magazines. All you need is your library card and pin (you can reset it if needed)

Free ebooks and audio books on BorrowBox
Free access to the Encyclopaedia Britanica Junior
Free eMagazines and newspapers on RBdigital and Pressreader

Note: Not a member of Hampshire Libraries? If you live in Hampshire you can sign up today using this link: https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/BRWREG

There is an action called ‘Online Storytime’ where you can listen to stories being read by Hampshire Library staff, aimed at Under 5’s. No registration required just click on the link.

60 Second Reads Activity Packs

Please click on the links below for quick reading activities

Reading Websites and Apps

	The Book of Hopes Words and pictures to comfort, inspire and entertain children in lockdown. A compilation of stories and poems from over 100 authors and illustrators. All less than 500 words on various subjects. Click here to view the online version
	DK Find Out Visit DK Find Out! to learn about dinosaurs, space, animals, nature & more. Fun learning activities for kids with videos, quizzes & galleries https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/
	Story Online Free e-audiobooks with accompanying illustrations. https://www.storylineonline.net/
	Elevenses with The World of David Walliams A daily audio story read by David Walliams https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
	Oxford Owl Free E-Books and more Click on the logo to get started or follow this link: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
	Reading Zone Information on children's books and authors including new books, extracts, reviews, interviews and competitions. Click on the logo to get started or follow this link: https://readingzone.com/index.php?zone=cz
	Borrow Box App Borrow E-books and e-audiobooks FREE from your local library using your existing library login details. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bolindadigital.BorrowBoxLibrary&hl=en_GB iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/borrowbox-library/id562843562