Issie Loves Books - In Partnership with Usborne

19/04/2026

I recently ran a sponsored read event at a local primary academy and had this lovely review. I was excited to drop off all these lovely new books and I know the children are keen to explore all their new resources 📚

“At a time when many children are more interested in screens, some of our pupils were finding it difficult to engage consistently with reading for pleasure, and staff were keen to reignite excitement and motivation around books. Usborne really stood out thanks to the exceptional quality, variety and appeal of the books, which catered well to different ages, interests and reading abilities.

The Usborne Sponsored Read was a particular highlight: teachers appreciated how easy it was to run, while pupils loved the sense of purpose and achievement. We have ordered an exceptionally varied selection of books for children to enjoy and learn from. The initiative was also another means of strengthening the home–school reading link, with families becoming more involved and supportive. I would wholeheartedly recommend working with you to any school considering it, as your service is professional, supportive and genuinely driven by a passion for encouraging a lifelong love of reading, and the impact on pupils is clear and lasting. Overall, the experience has been extremely positive, and we would be very happy to work with you again in the future.”

*There was no cost to the school

12/02/2026

💚 Children’s Mental Health Month 💚

Looking after our mental health starts young and one of the most powerful tools we can give children is the right book at the right time.

Usborne books are thoughtfully created to help children understand their feelings, build resilience, and feel less alone. From gentle stories about worries and big emotions to practical guides on mindfulness, confidence, and growing up, these books open the door to important conversations in a natural, reassuring way.

📚 Beautifully illustrated
🌟 Age-appropriate and sensitively written
💬 Perfect for starting meaningful family discussions

Whether your child struggles with anxiety, needs a confidence boost, or just benefits from stories that show it’s okay to feel all the feelings, there’s a Usborne book that can help.

Let’s raise emotionally strong, confident children, one page at a time.
If you’d like recommendations for a specific age group or topic, comment below or message me. I’d love to help you find the perfect book 💚

17/12/2025

🎁 Still got presents to buy? 🎁�
I’ve got lots of Usborne books in stock and ready to go! 📚✨

Perfect for gifts, stocking fillers, or little treats and available for collection from Billingshurst.�
I’m also very happy to give recommendations if you’re not sure what to choose (just tell me the age and interests!).

Message me if you’d like to have a look or need help picking the perfect book.📚

01/05/2025

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS…

Usborne Mental Health and Wellbeing School Library Pack

According to NHS data; the number of children being referred to NHS mental health services in England for anxiety has hit the highest level ever recorded.

This Mental Health and Wellbeing Library pack will help your pupils recognise and understand their feelings. Suitable for the whole school, from the EYFS up.

The benefits are:

A set of books from an extensive range of P.S.H.E themes, alongside 4 lesson plans to save you time.

The opportunity to explore big emotions such as stress and anger.

Engage different strategies that can be used to manage these feelings.

Develop positive and healthy relationships with their peers.

Improve comprehension skills through class discussions, aligned with the English national curriculum.

To purchase this book bundle for just £35.96 (includes postage) and receive your 4 complimentary lesson plans, simply email [email protected] or pop me a message.

27/03/2025

It was book delivery day today and I was very excited to deliver this World Book Day bundle to the Literacy Lead at Billingshurst Primary Academy.

The other lucky school will receive theirs next week

Enjoy your lovely new books and I look forward to being able to work with you in the future to receive even more lovely new books for your library.📚

03/03/2025

Spring is finally here!🌷

Our March new titles are now available to order. I’m doing a couple of book fairs this week and I have a feeling See Inside A.I is going to be popular! 📕

You can browse the entire catalogue www.issielovesbooks.co.uk

I offer free delivery to Billingshurst and Wisborough Green.

02/03/2025

24/02/2025

World Book Day is fast approaching and I’m delighted to be running book fairs in 4 primary schools across West Sussex and Surrey during the next couple of weeks.

The benefit to the pupils…

They get to view a wide range of books and choose a new book, whether that’s fiction or non fiction. 📕

The benefit to the school…

The opportunity to increase their reading resources without any budget. 📚

Of course, it’s not just about World Book Day! Literacy in the classroom is integral all year round, so if you’re an English lead or PTA member and would like more information on book fairs for your school, please comment below with BOOK FAIR or email [email protected]

19/01/2024

It’s my 12th Usborne birthday and it was a bumper kit like this which was the start of my Usborne business!

I wasn’t a book worm when I was a child, but after having my own children I wanted to encourage a love of reading from a young age.

I now primarily work with schools helping literacy leads raise their pupils reading enjoyment. The business is so flexible, I’ve made so many friends, I get to work around my family and another job!

If you know of anyone who might be interested in selling our gorgeous books, whether into schools, home parties or just to get discounted books for their own children, please do share this post.

This bumper kit is a great offer to get started. Full training and support goes without saying!

Please help me spread the word by sharing, as you never know who might be interested. Thank you!

To get in touch for more info, please contact me via Facebook or drop me an email to [email protected]

To join my team, go to https://partner.usborne.com/send-registration/Issie

Thanks for sharing 😀