Hosting an Author in the Classroom

Hosting an author in the classroom is a real treat for students, staff and even parent volunteers. Many of today’s bestselling British children’s authors...

Questionnaire: Is Your Child Ready for Chapter Books?

When children learn to read on their own it is a momentous event, but it also makes many parents wonder if they should let their children read what comes eas...

Questionnaire: Does Your Child Like Reading?

Children can have strong reading skills but still not enjoy reading as an activity, and unfortunately this limits them not only in terms of leisure options b...

Giving Books as Gifts

Books make excellent gifts. They are relatively inexpensive so giving just one is budget-conscious, but giving a whole series can make a real statement. Thei...

Hosting a Book Themed Party

Budding bookworms will no doubt be thrilled with a book themed party for their next special day. In the midst of children’s parties taken over by commercia...

Hosting a Children's Book Swap

One of the best ways to keep children motivated about reading is to ensure that they always have a good supply of reading materials on hand. Unfortunately, b...

Teaching Children to Browse Books

Browsing the shelves in bookshops, libraries and even the virtual aisles of online retailers is a great way to find new books. Unfortunately, the seemingly u...

Tips for Reading Aloud With Your Child

Reading aloud with your child is a great way to prepare him to read independently and to enjoy reading. Reading aloud can be fun; it can provide some quality...

Checking Your Child's Reading Comprehension

While the amount of time your child spends reading can be important to his/her literacy, the quality of this reading is even more important. How well your ch...

Fighting the Myth That Boys Don't Read

It has become ingrained in many modern adults that "boys don't read". Anecdotal evidence often suggests that boys don't enjoy picking up books, and while thi...