Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert School Book Suppliers in Chadderton
Established in 1988, Madeleine Lindley Ltd has been a trusted supplier of high-quality children's books and educational resources to schools for over three decades. Founded by Madeleine Lindley, a former primary school teacher specialising in literacy, the company was born from a passion for fostering a love of reading and addressing the challenge of sourcing exceptional books for classrooms. Today, led by Madeleine's daughters Amelia and Rachelle, both experts in children's literature, the business continues to curate meticulously selected collections that align with curriculum needs while inspiring young readers. Our team combines encyclopaedic knowledge of early years and primary school books with a commitment to providing bespoke solutions, ensuring schools receive tailored resources that meet their unique educational and budgetary requirements.With a global reach extending to Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, we offer comprehensive services including library development, topic-specific book packs, and expert guidance on literacy programmes. Our acclaimed Book Centre in Chadderton houses an extensive stock of the latest releases and enduring classics, supported by year-round services such as termly subscriptions for continuous library updates. Recognised for our expertise in diversity and inclusion, we supply award-winning titles that reflect multicultural perspectives and support emotional development. As an authority in educational book supply, we prioritise customer satisfaction through competitive pricing, free delivery on orders over 100, and dedicated support from our knowledgeable team.
Services
School Library Supply
Bespoke Book Collections
Curriculum-aligned Resources
Dual Language Books
Early Years Foundation Stage Books
Award-winning Children's Books
Topic-specific Book Packs
Reading Level Books
Educational Toys and Puppets
Teacher Training Days
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in educational book supply
- Our team includes experts in children's literature and curriculum needs
- We offer bespoke collections tailored to specific educational requirements
- We provide international delivery to schools worldwide
- Our encyclopaedic knowledge covers early years and primary school books
Services
School Library Supply
We specialise in comprehensive library development for schools, providing expert-curated book collections that align with curriculum requirements while fostering reading for pleasure. Our services include full library stocking, termly updates, and bespoke selections tailored to specific educational needs. With access to thousands of titles from leading children's authors and illustrators, we help create engaging reading environments that support literacy development across all key stages.
Bespoke Book Collections
Our custom book packs are carefully compiled to meet specific educational objectives, covering subjects from history and science to diversity and emotional development. Each collection is created with consideration for reading levels, curriculum alignment, and thematic relevance. We offer standardised packs like the '50 Books Every Child Should Read' series as well as fully customised solutions to match individual school requirements.
Curriculum-aligned Resources
We provide subject-specific book packs designed to support national curriculum objectives for early years through key stage 2. Our collections cover history, geography, science, and literacy development with carefully selected non-fiction and fiction titles. Each resource pack includes age-appropriate materials that combine educational value with engaging content to enhance classroom learning experiences.
Dual Language Books
Our multilingual book collection supports English as an additional language learners through dual-language editions available in over 40 language combinations. These resources help maintain home languages while developing English proficiency, featuring popular titles like 'Aliens Love Underpants' and 'Handa's Hen' in language pairs including Arabic-English, Urdu-English, and Polish-English.
Early Years Resources
We offer comprehensive resources for early years education including story books, picture books, and sensory learning materials designed for foundation stage development. Our selection supports key learning areas through engaging narratives, interactive elements, and educational tools that promote literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development in young children.
People
Madeleine Lindley
Founder
A former primary school teacher specialising in literacy, Madeleine established the business in 1988 after identifying the need for better book selection support for educators. Her expertise in children's literature formed the foundation of the company's reputation for quality curation.
Amelia Lindley
Director
One of Madeleine's daughters, Amelia now leads the business with her sister, continuing the family tradition of educational book expertise. She specialises in children's literature and curriculum resource development.
Rachelle Lindley
Director
Co-director with her sister Amelia, Rachelle brings extensive knowledge of children's publishing and educational resources to the business, maintaining the company's commitment to quality literature for schools.
Questions
Do you offer delivery services for book orders?
Yes, we offer free delivery on all orders over £100 to UK schools. International delivery is available to schools in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Can you help create a custom book collection for our school?
Yes, our expert team can create bespoke book collections tailored to your specific curriculum needs, reading levels, and budgetary requirements.
What age groups do your resources cater to?
We provide resources for children from Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stage 2, with specialist collections for nursery, reception, and years 1-6.
Do you stock award-winning children's books?
Yes, we stock shortlisted and winning titles from major children's book awards including the Carnegie Medal, SLA Information Book Award, and English 4-11 Picture Book Awards.
Can I visit your book centre?
Yes, our Book Centre in Chadderton is open to educators and features extensive stock of the latest releases and educational resources. Appointments are recommended for specific requirements.
Do you provide support for selecting appropriate books?
Yes, our knowledgeable team offers expert advisory services to help schools choose the most appropriate books for their specific educational needs and reading development goals.
