Reading is a fundamental part of a child’s development. While some are born ‘book worms’, others need more encouragement to read. Here are some ways you can get your child excited about reading. Create a book corner Make an area of the home that’s dedicated to reading – ask your child to help […]
Why Do Little Kids Love Dr. Seuss?
If you don’t have a Seuss collection—or just a copy of The Cat in the Hat—you likely don’t have kids. The books of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, are a mainstay in contemporary childhood—but what, specifically, gives them their staying power? […]
Kids Won’t Sit Still for Storytime? Here’s How to Read to Them (and Enjoy It)
Not every child is born with the ability to sit quietly and pore over a book. If you’ve more than one kid, it’s probable you’ve come up against this phenomenon: no two humans are the same. Of course, learning to sit still long enough to take in a good story will come with age…eventually; but […]
7 Titbits of Beatrix Potter Trivia You Probably Didn’t Know…
You’d be hard-pressed to find a household that doesn’t have at least one Beatrix Potter tale stashed on the bookshelf. This year marks the sesquicentennial anniversary of Potter’s birth – and more than 115 years of inimitable storytelling. The late author has become a national institution, and her stories, many of which follow the long-eared, […]
Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen in New Book!
It’s been a long while since our favourite honey-addicted, yellow, mellow bear went on an adventure with his Hundred Acre Wood gang. With this year marking the Queen’s 90th birthday and 90 years since Winnie-the-Pooh‘s first publication, it’s the perfect time to bring Pooh back, to help celebrate a momentous b-day bash – London style! Winnie-the-Pooh and […]
