Literacy

Free alphabet book

Posted By: Helen Published: February 12, 2021

Here is a new booklet that we know that you’ll love. Our free alphabet book is the perfect printable book to help your little ones practice learning their ABC’s, their …

Autumn / Fall book list for kids

Posted By: Helen Updated: October 30, 2020November 5, 2020

Fall / Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year; the leaves on the ground, the colour of the trees, and the crisp weather. It is the perfect …

5 books for struggling and reluctant readers #BeanstalkTop40

Posted By: Helen Updated: July 17, 2020May 25, 2018

As parents we want our children to thrive and fulfil their full potential in life. As they start primary school and their journey through educations begins, learning to read provides …

5 tips to encourage early reading

Posted By: Sarah Pickstone Updated: November 16, 2020November 8, 2017

Beanstalk, the children’s literacy charity, in partnership with LuCiD and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, has devised Story Starters, a new programme that enables pre-school children to become ready to read. …

Reading is one of life's amazing pleasures. We've got 15+ back to school books for your kids to explore to make them smile as much as this gorgeous lady!

15+ books about starting school and why regular reading helps them settle in

Posted By: Helen Updated: November 15, 2020September 6, 2017

We have a guest post today; BookTrust CEO Diana Gerald explains why regular reading and sharing stories help children prepare for school life and ease them in, especially in the …

FIVE free posters with great reading quotes for libraries, classrooms and kids bedrooms. You name it, we've got it. Perfect for World Book Day of course, but just as good anytime to encourage your kids to read!

Free printable reading quotes for World Book Day posters and beyond

Posted By: Helen Updated: July 22, 2020February 29, 2016

World Book Day is upon us in the UK, but that shouldn’t mean that we are focused on reading for just this week, oh no. Reading should be in our …

Have you ever wondered how to encourage kids reading? Well here are some great resources to help you, from some wonderful sites and parent bloggers globally. We look so you don't have to :-D

Kids reading: How to encourage them

Posted By: Helen Updated: July 17, 2020November 7, 2014

I am a librarian – qualified at that. Therefore I know the power of a good book, and a good read, both for myself and for my kids. There is …

Reading with Kids: Beanstalk and Change the Story

Save the Children child literacy and Beanstalk campaign: From washing machine manuals to a love of fiction #ChangeTheStory

Posted By: Helen Updated: February 13, 2021January 22, 2014

That was Michael Gove that was. Yes, I know. Maybe Michael Gove isn’t your favourite person. Perhaps sometimes you don’t agree with everything he does and says. However, you would …