Testimonials
We love seeing photos of our books in your classrooms and hearing about the children’s reactions.
Faye Novak-Lemmings, Headteacher ~ Duffield Meadows Primary School
“We are so thrilled with the new library and the books are simply fabulous! Thank you for your input and we look forward to continuing to work with you.”
Findern Primary School
“Thank you so much for your work on our library. We have found your support and knowledge invaluable.”
Hilton Primary School
“The new Early Years library looks fabulous! A huge thank you for all your help and hard work getting it set up for us. It really does look amazing. I can’t thank you enough for the amazing turn around.”
“Older pupils enjoy reading too. They read widely and often to develop a love of reading.” - Etwall Primary School OFSTED 2023
“Older pupils enjoy reading too. They read widely and often to develop a love of reading.” - Etwall Primary School OFSTED 2023
"Books in the reading spine expose pupils to the diversity of modern Britain." - Etwall Primary School OFSTED 2023
"Books in the reading spine expose pupils to the diversity of modern Britain." - Etwall Primary School OFSTED 2023
Willington Primary School
“Our library has been transformed. Thank you for all your hard work to combine our current stock with brilliant new books.”
Sale & Davys C of E Primary School
“Chestnut Books has provided our school with a complete new stock of library books that the children love. It's wonderful when books meet the needs of the school's curriculum and are enjoyed by the pupils. Julia has done a great job in presenting them beautifully in our library. Having an inviting and well-organised library space has enhanced the reading experience for our children and encouraged a love for books.”
What People Are Saying
“An Amazing Experience”
Fantastic knowledge and service. The ability to recommend books on a theme beyond what is 'mainstream' is a real asset. The personal touch provides great value beyond that which the usual online retailers can provide.”
— Etwall Primary School
“THANK YOU SO MUCH for the wonderful books!
It was so wonderful to see some of our most vulnerable children excited about books. It has also been wonderful walking into classrooms and seeing the children with the books on their desks and hearing them talk about how much they have enjoyed reading them.
One particular highlight for me was one of our Year 6 children saying ‘Wow! This character looks just like me!’ ”
— Albermarle Primary School (Pupil Premium Service)
“What an incredible service!”
“I used Chestnut Books to support in ordering new texts for our KS1 & Reception children. We now have a lovely set of complementary books to support the teaching of our foundation subjects and to teach English. Without her brilliant recommendations we wouldn’t have come across some of these books. We’re so excited to plan for them. Thank you for a fantastic service and quick turn around.”
— Hilton Primary School
“Fantastic service from start to finish!
Being a Reception teacher, I have been looking into developing reading in our continuous provision areas for some time. This was proving to be a real challenge with not knowing where to start so I contacted Julia for some help and advice. She has been amazing throughout…working closely with me every step of the way to ensure she could get me exactly what I was looking for and at a really good price. Literally doing all the research and bartering for me whilst all I needed to give was a list of topics. Her service has been of extremely high quality, with very quick delivery (books personally delivered to the door). The books themselves are fantastic…great quality, interactive, colourful and age appropriate which will help to develop lots of reading skills. I really couldn’t have asked for any more than that! I would highly recommend ordering from Chestnut Books! ”
— EYFS Lead, Hilton Primary School
“These are going to transform reading in my classroom.”
~ Findern Primary School.
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“Your prices were competitive and you got back to me really quickly."
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“We absolutely love our books. They are a huge hit.”
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"I can't wait to start reading these to my class. It's exactly what we need.”
