Literacy

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …