Articles Tagged: stories

Why I love reading bedtime stories to my children

By Heidi Scrimgeour, Aug 25, 2011

I can't be the only parent who was appalled at the news that more than half of the UK's children are never read a bedtime story.

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More than half of UK children do not get a bedtime story

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Aug 16, 2011

A study of kids' reading habits has revealed that more than half of UK children are NEVER read a bedtime story - and those who are read to by adults, are granted just ONE MINUTE of reading a day!

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Best books for children aged five to eight years

By Liat Hughes Joshi, Apr 15, 2011

We've got books for all ages. Try our best books for three to five years olds, books for eight to 11 year olds and best books ...

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10 books for eight to 11-year-olds

By Liat Hughes Joshi, Apr 14, 2011

Got a younger tot? Don't miss our best books for three to five year olds and books for five to eight year olds. For older ...

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Heart-warming of 2010

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Dec 17, 2010

There's nothing like a baby-related tale to warm the cockles of your heart, is there? And we've had some wonderful stories ...

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Children are missing out on bedtime stories

By Jenny Cornish, May 1, 2010

A new survey has revealed that many children are starting school without ever having been read a story by their parents or ...

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Puffin's We make stories: a new generation of young digital storymakers

By Sally Fort, Jul 22, 2009

It has been said on occasion I spend a little too much time online. I argue that there are learning benefits, it's research, ...

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Summer festivals for children

By Sally Fort, Jul 13, 2009

I love festivals. Not just your 'get muddy and rock out' type but the 'all the fun of the fair' type too. This weekend ...

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