Reading
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10 Must-Read Books for Teenagers
“Let’s be reasonable and add an eighth day to the week that is devoted exclusively to reading.” Lena dunham I wish the above could happen! Reading as a habit is one of the most useful habits you can develop in your children. It’s even easier if you start when they’re young. Read: How to Develop Read more
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Books for 4–6-year-old
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King Reading is a habit that is best inculcated since childhood, and it is never too early to begin. For the first few years of my son’s life, I bought large sized picture books for him. I told him stories, pointed out the pictures and told him Read more
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Fantasy Book Series for 8-12 year old
Book Series for 8-12 year old “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney If your child likes fantasy, and enjoys reading books like Harry Potter, here are some suggestions that he might enjoy. These are series that my child, an avid reader, and a Read more
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Book Review – Wonder
“I wish every day could be Halloween. We could all wear masks all the time. Then we could walk around and get to know each other before we got to see what we looked like under the masks.” R. J. Palacio, Wonder My son is an avid reader. He devours books like there is no Read more
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Why Should You Read a Variety of Books?
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles W. Eliot Reading is a habit that we all will do well to develop, and it is therefore easy to understand why most parents want their children to read Read more
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Introducing: The Tales Next Door
I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them. – Emma Thompson First, let me be upfront and tell you that this post is not about parenting or children’s books. This post is about a book that I have recently published, a collection Read more
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Book Review – D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths
Mythology and science both extend the scope of human beings. Like science and technology, mythology, as we shall see, is not about opting out of this world, but about enabling us to live more intensely within it. Karen Armstrong Mythological stories have always influenced our cultures, thinking, writing. They are fun to read while giving Read more
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Book Review: Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
“So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall.” Roald Dahl Reading is a habit which is essential for a growing mind. It helps children not only to learn more but also to expand their thinking. Fantasy Read more
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Book Review – Room on the Broom
This book was one of my son’s favorite books when he was 4 or 5 years old. In fact, the book is so much fun that even I enjoyed reading it, as I did many other books by Julia Donaldson. As I have mentioned in some other post as well, books like Room on the Read more
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Vocabulary Building Game for Children: Word Runner
With children spending so much time at home because of the pandemic, not going out to play with friends, it is a natural tendency for them to want to watch more television or play games on the tablet. However, excess screen-time can be very harmful. Read ‘Screen Time – How much is too much?’ to Read more
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