Reading is more than just a pastime; it is an essential skill required at all stages of life. People who enjoy reading often find it easier to navigate through school and life in general. When reading becomes a habit in childhood, it not only provides lifelong enjoyment but also lays a foundation for success.
Learning to read is a normal part of childhood, and most children learn to read fairly effortlessly. But for some children, this important milestone becomes a roadblock, putting the future of their education at risk.
Our desire for reading develops at an early age and the summer days are the perfect time for your young kids to pick up a book and read. Whether it is outside under a tree or curled up in bed next to you, here are a few summer books for children to add to their reading lists that are sure to keep your young readers glued to every word.
It’s Igglepiggle’s birthday! But his friends In The Night Garden are all too busy to play. Oh dear… Have they forgotten Igglepiggle’s birthday?
Somewhere along our journey through childhood and attending school, we lose our rose-tinted view of the world. Finding the goodness, the kindness and the happiness in the world around us. The How To Hide A Lion story showcases the different viewpoints of adults and children when it comes to a special lion.
Fizzing with rhythm, energy and laughter, the 30 poems in Ready for Spaghetti delight in the details of children’s daily routines. Michael Rosen’s irresistible rhymes follow readers from the second they jump up, up, uppity-up out of bed to the hush and a hush as they finally drift off to sleep.
The Pip and Henry stories are written by founder Jeroo Doodhmal, are inspired in the same way as the design and production of the Pip & Henry shoes – with a love for the environment.
We are the Groovicorns! Everyone loves unicorns – they make perfect rainbows, sign hoofprints and even grant wishes. But the Groovicorns don’t need magic powers to have fun, and they want to be famous too!
No matter how you start your day,
What you wear when you play,
Or if you come from far away,
All are welcome here.
Enjoy this perfect introduction to timeless and treasured stories, with stunning illustrations and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme! Ideal for reading aloud with your little one, share this delightful story of the Elves and the Shoemaker.
Bear’s House of Books is a new book with a classic feel – perfect for bookworms big and small! Featuring beautiful and heart-warming illustrations from Alison Edgson (Waiting for Santa and Me and My Dad), this picture book is perfect for teaching little ones about the joys and rewards of sharing with others.
Fergus Barnaby is going on holiday. He has packed his suitcase… but there’s something missing.
He has lent his bucket and spade to Fred!
And his swimming goggles to Emily Rose!
And his kite to Teddy!
