Between the Lines: Discussing books with children improves their creative writing skills

“Why is Goodnight Moon such a big deal?” my friend asked me. The classic story by Margaret Wise Brown doesn’t seem that notable on first glance: a slightly off-putting colour scheme depicting a story without any exciting plotlines or humorous developments. I urged her and her young child to give the picture book another try, and pointed… Continue reading Between the Lines: Discussing books with children improves their creative writing skills

Reading Tips for Parents: Book Camp with Diane Frankenstein (23-27 Jan 2015)

Learn the art of “Conversational Reading”  and reading tips for parents from the lady who coined the phrase herself, Diane Frankenstein. In our hectic schedules and media-saturated world, reading with our children and talking with them about what matters, is more important than ever before. Suitable for: Parents of children 6-12 years old Registration: http://openclass.hk/activity/2458  … Continue reading Reading Tips for Parents: Book Camp with Diane Frankenstein (23-27 Jan 2015)