Month: April 2012

Do children’s books always need to have good role models?

In her latest column, Annie explores the grey line between making a story book fun and interesting for the reader, and setting a good example for a child Munsch’s twisted tales are an acquired taste BETWEEN THE LINES Annie Ho (familypost@scmp.com) Apr 22, 2012 He’s subversive, raucous, and unexpected. Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch is… Continue reading Do children’s books always need to have good role models?

Today (23 April) marks World Book and Copyright Day Celebration

“World Book Day” established in 1995 by UNESCO’s General Conference seeks to promote reading, publishing and the protection of intellectual property through copyright. To celebrate World Book Day on 23 April, Bring Me A Book Hong Kong installed our 154th library at a kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O to provide easy access to quality children’s… Continue reading Today (23 April) marks World Book and Copyright Day Celebration

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Ten of my Children’s Favorite Chinese Books – Part 2

<Blog by Alice Wong> Following last year’s blog, I’ve had several requests for more recommendations. My children have grown up a little and so have their tastes in books. Isabella is now 3 and Patito who prefers to be called Patricio now, is approaching 5. Below is just a selection of their favorites. Again, I… Continue reading Ten of my Children’s Favorite Chinese Books – Part 2

Thinking aloud: Rediscovering the joy of Storytelling

In her latest SCMP article, Annie gives a refreshingly honest reminder of what reading to your child is all about… Related Weekly Column: SCMP – Sunday Family Post (8 Apr, 2012) – It’s Hong Kong beyong our wildest imagination SCMP – Sunday Family Post (1 Apr, 2012) – A Foolproof guide to raising intelligent little… Continue reading Thinking aloud: Rediscovering the joy of Storytelling

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