Parents might default to books they loved when they were younger. But this means families may be missing out on some great stories published more recently.
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Try funny voices, point out objects you know and don’t worry if your child would rather just sit on the book.
Be curious about why children don’t want to dress up, rather than immediately trying to persuade them to join in.
New research finds extended family members can have a lasting impact on children’s reading – and when they pass on beloved books, they also forge lasting bonds.
Book Week is a time to celebrate reading and favourite characters. But not all children like to read.
Jodi McAlister is an expert in romance – and The Bachelor – in her day job. Her entertaining rom-com trilogy tells egalitarian stories of romance in the setting of a reality-TV dating show.
You stayed up all night to make a Book Week costume – but now your child won’t wear it. In fact they don’t want to go at all. Here are some ideas to try.
This Book Week, don’t stress about the costume and don’t worry about what the other mums or dads are sewing or buying. Costumes are fun but what matters is to let your kid read what they enjoy.
If my Facebook feed is anything to go by, last month parents scrabbled to make costumes of popular characters from children’s books. They were preparing for the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s annual…
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