This year's summer reading challenge is up and running and waiting for you to join in at your local library or, if you can't get to the library, there is an online version you can take part in too.  Can you rise to the challenge and read the books over the summer break (all the way to 30th September) and earn the rewards - stickers, badges, certificate and all-important medal?

So head to your local library - there are libraries in Sunninghill, Ascot, Bracknell and Windsor as well as the mobile library in Broomhall Park, Sunningdale.

There are so many books out there waiting to be read!

Summer Reading Challenge 2025 - Story Garden

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RBWM

If you are a member of the library there are so many ways of accessing content for free including eBooks, eAudio, eNewspapers and more.

If you are not already a member you can join online and will be given a membership number to use with your PIN. You will be able to use this number to access our online resource including the ones below.

• Borrow Box Free download of best selling eAudio books to your device. Install the Borrowbox app on any iOS Apple and Google Android devices.
• Libby by Overdrive Free download of eAudio and eBooks to your device. For the best experience, download the Libby app.
• Press Reader All-you-can-read digital newsstand with thousands of the world's most popular newspapers and magazines including many for children. To create an account you will need your library card. You can also download the free PressReader app to access on any device.
• Who Next? Guide to children's authors and books. (When logging in with your library card number on Who Next...?, please add the prefix RBO- before your library card number.)

Bracknell Forest

• Bracknell Forest Library Services If you are a member of your local Bracknell Forest library then there are many resources available using your membership including online magazines, audio books and e-books.

Kanopy

Kanopy - A free online film and animated book resource which can be accessed using your library card

The Obamas Reading The World Collector

• The Word Collector A story read by the former US President, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, in support of libraries.  Please be aware that this link takes you directly to You Tube.

• Love Reading 4 Kids

  Love Reading 4 Kids is a fantastic website which gives you recommendations of books for children of different age groups.  You can sign up to become a member of the website for free and access reviews, extracts from books, competitions and recommendations.  The website is constantly updated and if you sign up you will receive emails telling you about all the latest releases in children's books.

• Summer Reading Challenge - Book Sorter

  Every year, libraries across the country launch the Summer Reading Challenge which is a great way of engaging children in books over the longer summer break.
  The website is live all year and has lots of fantastic information about children's books alongside competitions and games.
  It also has a book sorter which can help your child decide what sort of book they might like to read.  Click on the link and have a go!

• Reading Rockets

  Reading Rockets is a comprehensive website whose aim is to 'Launch Young Readers'.  It has some great links to authors and guidance on all sorts of children's books.  
  It also has lots of ideas and links that parents might find useful if they are looking for ways to help your child read at home.  There are articles about teaching reading and helping struggling readers, and although some of them are aimed at educators there is lots on here for parents too.

• Start with a Book

  A fantastic website that doesn't just point you in the direction of books for children but also shows you what to do next...

• Book Trust Website

  The Book Trust is a charity set up to 'Get Children Reading'. There are so many resources on here from a 'book finder' to storytelling tips and ideas for neurodiverse readers.

If you like one of the books or authors below, click on the link to find recommendations of similar books or genres by other authors.

	Beast Quest	[pdf 1MB]
	Once you've read all of Tom's adventures, perhaps one of the books on this list might get you hooked on another book!
	David Walliams	[pdf 3MB]
	If you're a bit of a Walliam's fan, but you've read all of his books, then try one of these books on for size.
	Diary of a Wimpy Kid	[pdf 951KB]
	If you've finished all Jeff Kinney's books and need your funny bones tickled, then try one of the titles on this list.
	Famous Five	[pdf 1000KB]
	No more books about Timmy the dog and his friends left to read? Then look no further than this list of suggestions for other adventurous books you might enjoy.
	Harry Potter	[pdf 2MB]
	Missing Harry, Hermione and Ron? See if anything takes your fancy from this list.
	Horrible Histories	[pdf 1MB]
	Need some more facts in your brain? Try one of these books!
	Horrid Henry	[pdf 1MB]
	Need some more books to make you chuckle? Look no further.
	Jacqueline Wilson	[pdf 889KB]
	There are over 100 books by Jacqueline Wilson, but if you've had your fill for now then try one of these books instead.
	Julia Donaldson	[pdf 1MB]
	Some fun titles for children who've enjoyed Julia Donaldson's picture books.
	Michael Morpurgo	[pdf 1MB]
	Michael Morpurgo brings stories about animals to life - if you want more of the same check out some of these titles.
	Rainbow Magic	[pdf 1MB]
	Is it time to branch out after reading all those Rainbow Fairy books? Then try one of these enchanting titles.
	Roald Dahl	[pdf 1MB]
	If you've got hooked on Roald Dahl and are looking for more funny and adventurous stories then look no further...
	Supertato	[pdf 1MB]
	Fans of Supertato will enjoy this selection of picture books too.
	Tom Gates	[pdf 1MB]
	Need something else to scratch your Tom Gates itch now that you've finished all Liz Pichon's books? Look no further!
	Worst Witch	[pdf 1MB]
	If you've finished the Worst Witch series and are looking for more magical adventures then you've come to the right place.