The Missing Bookshop

Milly loves the stories at her local bookshop and the welcome she finds there, so its unexpected disappearance leaves her with a mystery and a sense of loss. Katie Clapham's gentle chapter story brings a child's affection for books into an adventure rooted in her own community. An inviting choice for developing readers, celebrating stories, familiar places and the people who help make reading feel special.

Age suitability and learning: Primary (6-8). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.