Welcome to Reading Fairy

Created by early reading experts, Reading Fairy classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children lay the foundation for learning to read and loving books for life.

We believe in learning through play and our action-packed classes across the UK and online include: fun phonics and word games; sensory and performance storytelling; interactive songs and nursery rhymes; speaking and listening activities; picture book time and more.

Engaging Resources for Learning

Hundreds of unique Reading Fairy resources and activities have been written and multi-sensory props curated to ensure your child enjoys learning in every class including: first phonics and word cards, Talkabout Cards, story maps, activity sheets, tactile letters, musical instruments, puppets, sensory story props such as scarves, ribbons and bubbles - and of course the best children’s books!

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Reading Fairy Characters Engage and Scaffold Learning

With over 30 years combined experience working in education and children’s publishing, we understand the power of loveable characters to inspire children to learn. Each week, your child will meet our fun Reading Fairy characters to support their learning in class and beyond.

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Reading Fairy Grows with Your Child

Reading Fairy is divided into four stages linked to your child’s age and development from Stage 1: Book Babies to Stage 4: Reading Recruits. Each Reading Fairy stage has been written using the latest research and best early years practice. Reading Fairy’s gentle progression grows with your child as they build core literacy skills and nurture a love of reading.

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Blog & News Articles

Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Reading to Your Baby

New research from the National Literacy Trust reveals fewer than 1 in 2 parents (45.9%) read with their child daily, a drop of 20.2 percentage points since 2019 (66.1%).

With the National Year of Reading 2026 campaign also highlighting the decline in reading for pleasure and the importance of early reading as a foundation for learning, it’s understandable that parents are seeking advice. The most common question we are asked is “When should I start reading with my child?”. The answer is simple, it’s never too early.

Children’s Mental Health Week: Tips for Talking About Big Emotions

As well as running Reading Fairy classes in Sutton and the surrounding area, former primary school teacher Tara Nathan has previously led local sessions focused on Children’s mental wellbeing and resilience.

Share Your Shelves 2026 Together Let’s Spread the Magic of Reading

At Reading Fairy, everything we do is guided by one simple belief: every child deserves the magic of books. In 2026, the National Year of Reading, this mission matters more than ever. As reading for pleasure continues to decline and literacy gaps widen, there is a powerful way we can all help: by sharing the books we love with children who might not otherwise have access to them.