Stories that you read to very young children do not need pictures – children will create their own. They just need the opportunity to hear the rich, descriptive language and a satisfying story say Vivienne Hand. “What are you doing? Are you helping with gardening?” I...
Reading aloud to young children is akin to going on the stage. It requires a willingness to be theatrical, to sing, to change voices and be animated in your actions and facial expressions says Nan Williamson It is true that the magic of reading lies in...
In 2019, July is the 50th Anniversary of man landing on the moon and these new books celebrate earth’s satellite moon in their own way. I Would Dangle the Moon Written and illustrated by Amber Moffat (Midnightsunpublishing.com, hardback, $29.99) Age Group 3-6 years. Available late June 2019. If...
Rob Pegley investigates the fascinating, and often downright frightening, world of children’s classics. Like most parents of preschool children, we try to shield the kids from television programs of a slightly adult nature with borderline offensive content. Even something as universally accepted as The Simpsons fails...
Although romance is the most popular genre of books for adults, the mystery comes second and it starts with the young reader. Reviewing books for older young readers often takes more time as they have many more pages than picture books! These books reviewed (with...
Just released for April reading are some meatier books for older readers, including a series that is being developed into a major film and two new picture books for the littlies. Kids Who Did: Real kids who ruled, rebelled, survived and thrived by Kirsty Murray (Allan &...
12 of the best books to read to your children this Easter to improve literacy as suggested by Brian Caswell. “If your children are very young, then these Easter books will be ideal choices:” The simple and engaging Egg by Kevin Henkes Easter Babies: A Springtime...
A wide selection of new books have come out this month and here are a few picture books for 0-8 year-olds that are worth looking at. Mummy Cuddle by Kate Myers, illustration by Sara Acton (ABC Books, HarperCollins Children’s Books, hardback, RRP$19.99) Age group: 0-3yrs. Out March...
Jackie French is a much loved Australian author and this selection of books to be released this week, illustrate the wide range of her authorship and the even wider range of her reach. CHILDmags has been fortunate to have spoken to her twice in recent...
Anna Gibson discovers why making time for a story is the biggest contribution you can make to your child’s ‘success’ in life. Albert Einstein was once asked what we could do to make our children smarter. He answered, “If you want your children to be intelligent,...
