“It’s not about how many books children read, it’s about how many conversations they have about them!” – Diane Frankenstein Reading to our children is important but it is only one part of the equation, it’s the conversations between adult and child that encourages children to get involved in the story that is key. Questions… Continue reading Pro-Active Learning presents – Raise a Child Who Loves to Read
Month: September 2013
Bring Me A Book Institute 2013
We are pleased to announce Julie Fowlkes’ is returning to HK this November! We have many new workshops and a special Lunchtime Lecture Series for busy parents as part of the Bring Me A Book Institute.Don’t miss Children’s Laureate, Anthony Browne who will also be giving introducing the Shape Game for the whole family to… Continue reading Bring Me A Book Institute 2013
Ever connected to screens, never connected to people
Dwight Gardner’s recent article in the New York Times/International Herald Tribune raises the seemingly inescapable problem of children (over)using technology. In itself, this problem is nothing new: children watching too much TV and spending too much time playing video games are problems that have been giving parents headaches for decades.
Taiwan author’s modern fables teach kids to be themselves
When it comes to tales about accepting and celebrating oneself, no one tells it better than Chen Chih-yuan. An author-illustrator in Taiwan, Chen created an international sensation when Guji Guji was translated into English. This beautifully written story of a “crocoduck” was an American Library Association Notable Children’s Book and appeared onThe New York Times… Continue reading Taiwan author’s modern fables teach kids to be themselves
From babies to puberty, creative books help with body talk for children
In the months before my younger daughter was born, we made sure that my elder daughter would be prepared for this big change. In addition to “There’s going to be a new baby” kinds of books, I also read with her Jean Marzollo’s How Kids Grow. With photographs of real children accomplishing age-appropriate tasks, this… Continue reading From babies to puberty, creative books help with body talk for children
Timeless tomes transcend time and place
Congratulations to Chinese author, Liu Bole for winning the top prize of 2013 Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award! Read more about the beautifully illustrated story “I See a Bird” in Annie’s latest Toleriane stripe and put shop miracle a people is page products better your notes helios haw came hairstyle wash mail order… Continue reading Timeless tomes transcend time and place