Benefits of audiobooks for children
According to a recent survey by The National Literacy Trust, children’s audiobooks are more popular than ever. Julia B. Grantham shares the benefits of audiobooks.
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David Tennant narrates The World Made a Rainbow video for Save the Children
Save the Children have released an animated reading of their September 2020 publication The World Made a Rainbow, narrated by David Tennant.
5 ways to make an easy World Book Day costume
With children heading back to school, they’ll be just in time for WBD2021. Here’s a guide to five easy ways to make an effective World Book Day costume.
InTheBook.com – Ollie’s Marvel book review
As we prepared to celebrate Ollie’s 10th birthday we were asked to review a book by InTheBook.com. I spotted Marvel and knew what to get for our superfan.
5 Top Books to Help Children Understand Their Feelings Better
Most of us look back on our childhoods fondly, reminiscing about blissful carefree years. But, in reality, childhood can be a time of stress, anxiety, and early signs of mental health difficulties. According to the NHS, one in eight (12.8%) five to 19-year olds had at least one mental disorder when assessed in 2017. This … Read more
Kids’ Holiday Reading List: Teach the Valuable Lessons of Inclusivity
Have you introduced your children to any books focused on the topic of inclusivity? Adding a few titles into your collection of reading books at home, could not only help teach young little ones about kindness and acceptance but also help reflect the lives of underrepresented children. It does not matter if your kids go … Read more
Christmas Gifts for children under 10 years
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, see more here. Buying Christmas gifts for children under 10 years old can be quite a challenge, particularly so if it’s a niece, nephew or friends’ child you are buying for. We have pulled together a guide to help you get a few ideas of gifts for children under 10 … Read more
Helping Your Child with Creative Writing at Home
Creative writing is a skill that can benefit your child academically, personally and professionally. It is also a really fun activity to practice with your child at home. Creative Writing Ideas Parents can help to develop their child’s imagination and writing skills, using some really simple and fun techniques. Here are a few creative writing … Read more
WIN Personalised Children’s Nursery Rhyme Book
As a child, I would have my Mum read my Nursery Rhyme book to me repeatedly at bedtimes. I couldn’t get enough of them. Even as I grew up, I couldn’t bring myself to give it away, so I kept it for my own children, and they have loved it as much as I did. … Read more