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About Géraldine Grandidier

Géraldine is Tidy Books’ founder, designer and CEO, as well as mum to Adele and Emile. She started Tidy Books in her violin workshop because she couldn’t find a good bookcase for her kids. Now her Tidy Books bookcases and storage designs are encouraging independence and a love of reading in kids all over the world. View all posts by Géraldine Grandidier →

14 Dec

Book reviews, Getting Kids Reading, Give the gift of reading, Reading for Mental Health

What’s next on the list?

December 15, 2023
By Géraldine Grandidier

We’re dreaming of a less stressful Christmas! What’s next on the list? The kids went back to school, the days shrunk and the Hallowe...

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06 Jul

Classrooms and Home Ed, Getting Kids Reading

Creating simple (and space saving) reading corners in primary classrooms

September 8, 2023
By Géraldine Grandidier

The digital world is in our classrooms too, and with that cultivating a love for reading physical books is more important than ever. Ch...

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08 Apr

Reading for Mental Health

Reading and children’s mental health

April 20, 2022
By Géraldine Grandidier

During lockdown my daughter, Adele, had times when she felt low and was missing her uni friends. I know from my own experience with dep...

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02 Mar

Getting Kids Reading, Give the gift of reading

Why poetry is good for kids’ reading

March 15, 2022
By Géraldine Grandidier

When my son Emile was young he was really good at writing poetry. I think he liked reading poetry because they were short and sweet. As...

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07 Feb

Getting Kids Reading, Give the gift of reading

Valentine’s Day and the gift of reading

February 22, 2022
By Géraldine Grandidier

Do you buy Valentine’s day gifts for your kids? It’s a question that’s brought divided opinion on the parenting website Netmums. For s...

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17 Nov

Getting Kids Reading

Children’s books and empathy

February 22, 2022
By Géraldine Grandidier

Ever since I can remember I’ve loved reading. As I kid I couldn’t wait to open a book so I could be transported to new places, meet dif...

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07 Sep

Getting Kids Reading

What are your kids’ books worth to you?

February 22, 2022
By Géraldine Grandidier

This week we’ve been doing some decorating at home and it’s made me think about why we hold onto our kids’ books whether they are class...

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28 Jun

Getting Kids Reading

Do your kids read to dogs, cats or other pets? Why your pet is a secret reading helper

August 3, 2021
By Géraldine Grandidier

You may have noticed some cute pictures of kids reading to dogs in a local library or even at school. Well, it’s not just cute, it’s a...

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26 May

Getting Kids Reading, Kid's Literacy Charity

National Volunteers Week – celebrating the small acts of kindness

August 3, 2021
By Géraldine Grandidier

This week is National Volunteers Week 2021 (1-7 June) It's a celebration to say 'thank you' for the hard work of the millions of people...

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11 Jan

Getting Kids Reading

The importance of reading and how to help your child develop a love for reading

August 3, 2021
By Géraldine Grandidier

As parents we want our children not just to read but to develop a love for reading. We are delighted to welcome guest blogger, mum and...

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