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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

24 Nov

Getting Kids Reading

Oh baby! Why little ones love books sooner than you think

August 3, 2021
By Géraldine Grandidier

I love chatting to customers when they phone to order a bookcase because I get to hear who they’re buying for and how old the children ...

13 Jan

Getting Kids Reading

Why it’s smart to keep your kids off the phone

September 13, 2022
By Géraldine Grandidier

It’s not easy being a parent. A couple of weeks ago a friend admitted the only way she can have an uninterrupted conversation with her ...

Getting Kids Reading

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