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Books to prepare your child for school

Articles about reading

Books to help prepare your child for primary school

If your child is heading off to primary school for the first time, both you and they might be feeling a little nervous. We've had a look at some books about starting school for you to read with your child to allay those fears.

White penned children's classics Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web and

"If I can fool a bug... I can surely fool a man. People are not as smart as bugs."

Today (11 July) is writer EB White's birthday. Elwyn Brooks White was born in 1899 in New York, and spent the majority of his adult life working as a non-fiction writer and editor for various news publications.

To celebrate O'Dell's birthday we have explored the real-life story that inspired his work

The lone woman of San Nicolas Island

Scott O'Dell is best known for his works of historical fiction. To celebrate his birthday we've explored the real story behind his novel Island of the Blue Dolphins.

April's report revealed a gulf in reading enjoyment and attitudes between primary and secondary schoolers

Fewer secondary school pupils are reading for enjoyment compared with their younger peers

A recent survey from the National Literacy Trust has revealed that there is a drop in enjoyment of reading between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4 students.

Articles about reading

The benefits of storytelling

Telling stories with your child can encourage them to broaden their horizons and their vocabulary, whilst sparking a passion for books.

Articles about reading

William Wordsworth's birthday

Today is William Wordsworth 's birthday, so we're celebrating with some of his poetry.