If you read frequently to a child, and you model making inferences yourself along the way, your child may very well pick up this skill naturally, through observation.
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If you’re frustrated by your child’s reading (or lack thereof), first think about your child.
Book With No Pictures speaks 1,000 words (give or take)
If I could have written the perfect book that would get kids reading, this would be it.
Kidlit trends for 2017
Humorous books, like Marcie Colleen’s Super Happy Party Bears (published by Macmillan/Imprint, illustrated by Steve James) are among the publisher’s “top trends for 2017.”
Instruction books great for literacy
As a child reads, he’s working toward a goal–the meal he’s creating.
5 reasons why your kid should read to a dog
Great reasons why your kid should read to a dog.
Reading together is important
If there’s only one thing you do to boost your children’s literacy, read to them.
Book + board game = getting kids reading!
Board games that might help get kids reading. Plus a great book+game holiday combo gift idea.
French Toast by Kari-Lynn Winters is a delicious treat
French Toast is a delicious treat of a picture book that lets you explore a sophisticated topic in a way that is helpful and positive, but not simplistic.
Some of our favourite literacy-encouraging toys and games
Awesome games to get your kid reading.