Articles Tagged: roald dahl
Children's classics removed from libraries after parents complain about racist,offensive and inappropriate content
Classic children's books which have been loved by generations are being removed from libraries after parents branded them offensive, the Daily Express claims.
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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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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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Teachers hand out sweets to combat exam stress
Two teachers are under fire in Florida, USA, after handing out sweets disguised as pills to their students before an ...
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The Best: Roald Dahl movie adaptations
Growing up, Roald Dahl books were a big part of my reading repertoire. I was as bewitched with his writing as I was with ...
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Celebrate Roald Dahl Day
Mark it in your calendar, this Sunday (13th September) is the fourth annual Roald Dahl day. Though in our house, every day is ...
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