Joy of Nature with the National Trust Booklist – The Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is a FREE holiday activity for children brought to you by The Reading Agency. It's all about reading for fun, aiming to improve children's reading skills and confidence. The Challenge runs every year throughout the summer holidays, and all children aged 4-11 are welcome to take part.
Children can read anything they like (really - anything!) and collect FREE rewards for their reading.
This year's Challenge theme, Story Garden, is an enchanting take on nature and the great outdoors. Through reading, children will uncover magical creatures, vibrant plants, and enchanting landscapes, brought to life by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola. Libraries will be transformed into immersive gardens of adventure where children’s imaginations can flourish, supported by FREE activities and resources.
Children can take part for FREE, either at the library OR online:
You can sign up at your local library and take part in person. A librarian will give you a special collector folder and help you find books to read. You'll collect special stickers and rewards for your reading. OR…
You can take part online by signing up here, on the official Challenge website. You'll set up a profile with a reading goal and log your books. When you reach your goal, you will unlock a virtual badge and certificate.
Joy of Nature by National Trust
As part of the national campaign, the fantastic rangers at National Trust decided to create their own shortlist of books that they felt explored ‘The Joy of Nature’.
We were delighted that Ajay Tegala choose There’s No Deer Around Here to be featured in this prestigious list.
Here’s what Ajay had to say:
“I have chosen this book because I think it’s great! I really love the beautiful illustrations and the joyful text – it reminds me of the books I enjoyed as a child, but with strong environmental/conservation messages cleverly woven in. I love the way that all of the clues (wildlife tracks and signs) are identified throughout the story.” — Ajay Tegala
