Big news, Space Rangers: the fifth book in the series is on its way, and this one comes with an actual party. Space Ranger Fred…
Top Reasons to Read the Space Ranger Fred Books for Curious Young Readers
What could shoelace tying, umbrellas, telling the time and baking have in common? In the Space Ranger Fred books, everyday skills become space missions filled…
Fred’s Weekend Mission: Make Your Own Moon
It’s Friday, the weekend is here, and Space Ranger Fred has a mission for you. No spaceship required. Just a few things from the kitchen…
What a STEM author actually does on a school visit
If you are a teacher or a head thinking about booking an author, you probably want to know one thing before you commit: what actually…
“I’m Bored”: The Two Words That Could Make This Summer Unforgettable
“I’m bored.” Two words. Usually delivered with a sigh, halfway through week one of the school holidays. Our first instinct is to fix it. We…
The 10-Minute Bedtime Habit That Could Change Your Child’s Future
You don’t need an hour every evening. You need ten minutes. That’s it. Ten minutes, one book, and a child who knows that this small…
Space Ranger Fred Literacy Initiative Expands as Children’s Reading Makes the News
Big news from mission control. The Space Ranger Fred literacy initiative is expanding, bringing more school visits, classroom readings and interactive storytelling sessions to children…
How Smartphones Changed Childhood in Just 15 Years
Childhood Didn’t Change Overnight. It Changed One Notification at a Time. If you handed a smartphone to a child born in 2010, they would probably…
Children’s Love of Reading Is Rising Again. Here’s Why That Matters More Than Ever.
For the first time in five years, there is encouraging news for parents, teachers and authors. According to the latest research from the National Literacy…
Curiosity Is More Important Than Knowing the Answer
Every great discovery began with someone asking “why?” “Could a penguin become an astronaut?” The hand went up before I’d even finished the reading. A…