Articles Tagged: books
Goodbye Harry: JK Rowling to write first novel for adults
JK Rowling has announced plans for her first book since the Harry Potter series ended
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Should parents push children to read classic books?
I recently booked tickets to take my children, aged seven and nine to see The Railway Children at the theatre, and thinking they may get more out of it if they already knew the story, ordered the book to read to them.
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Toddler Tales: Bookworm
Diana has recently developed a hunger for literature. She has gone from a babe who couldn't even pretend to keep her eyes open when I read to her to one who eagerly and proactively initiates reading sessions.
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School textbooks being replaced by ipads and e-books, claims head
Louise Robinson, incoming president of the Girls' Schools Association, has claimed pupils are more inspired by the “magic” of using ipads and other tablet computers than reading a book.
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The best Christmas books for children
Curl up in front of the fire on Christmas eve and get lost in a book with your children. Here's our favourites you should be buying this year
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Reading with children is the highlight of the day for parents
A survey into kids and parents reading habits has found that mums and dads in England and Northern Ireland are spending more time reading to their children for pure pleasure.
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How to help boys enjoy reading
Perhaps my seven year-old son is thick. Perhaps he's been badly brought up. Perhaps his parents don't give a flying rubber for his educational development. Perhaps these are all the reasons why his reading ability seems to be going backwards.
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Happy birthday Mr. Men: How to draw the characters
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Mr. Men, we’ve got a masterclass from the creator, Roger Hargreaves’ son, Adam so your little ones (and you!) can have a go at drawing the famous characters.
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